Recent content by Lynden

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    Retaining Wall Advice

    Another idea is to use two 2-foot high walls instead of a 4-foot wall. Place the higher wall on the property line and the second wall at the toe of the slope with a gently-sloped landscaped area in between. Instead of a civil engineer you could hire a landscape architect to design the wall and...
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    Retaining Wall Advice

    If you are uncomfortable dealing with contractors, hire a civil engineer to design the wall and inspect the contractor's work during construction.
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    Amazon Prime Day

    If you're looking for medium-duty 5" casters, this is a good selection at $3.00 each. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM3JSWCY?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Trinity replacement 5"x2" caster wheels

    Zoro.com has a large selection of replacement caster wheels in addition to complete casters, plus they have excellent specs for each wheel and caster so you really know what you're buying.
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    Workbench needed

    (caster idea starts at about 1:35) (very clever idea) (simple)
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    Need Advice on Attaching Hinges to a Small Access Door

    That's a real hack job. I'd carefully remove and save the existing trim, reconstruct the opening and install a new door as shown in this video.
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    Drywall anchor repair

    Install a different type of holder, one that covers the holes or one that doesn't put the outward force on the supports that a spring-loaded holder does.
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    Workbench leg joint help

    Bolt and barrel nut plus a shallow tenon ....OR.... 1/2" diameter dowels and glue.
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    Two story garage/ parking on both levels

    two level residential garage site: www.garagejournal.com
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    Crappy tap handle

    I use a Schroder which I purchased in 2009.
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    Installing brush seals through a steel header plate: How-to?

    +1 for 3M mounting tape or some other 3M adhesive. Another idea is to use adhesive-mount stud bolts.
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    What is the name of this bolt?

    oval neck track bolt oval neck track bolt
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    Sand Paper Storage

    Google Images.... sandpaper storage
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    Rust Treatment

    Have you Googled for a solution? rust around overflow on cast iron bathtub rust around overflow on cast iron bathtub (Google Images) I have the same problem on my 62-year-old cast iron bathtub. The rusted area is about 1/2" wide around the overflow hole. About 1/4" of the rusted area shows...
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