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    Misc. Garage Porch Roller curtains

    Quality Sunbrella Porch roller curtains custom made to fit your porch. Porch Protection curtains made with clear vinyl to fit your porch. Reasonable prices Made in St. Michaels Maryland https://www.pycawnings.com/porch-awnings
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    Misc. Garage Canvas Awnings and more

    Window/Door Awnings Save money when you install your own PYC window and door awnings, made right here at www.pycawnings.com in St. Michaels, Maryland. Quality materials and workmanship guaranteed. Est. in 1987. Shipped right to your door by UPS. Keep your garage or home cooler in the hot...
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    Pocket hose "As seen on TV"

    I have 2 of them,one for washing cars and one for watering plants on the front porch,,they seem to be ok for this type of use , I still have the reals hoses close by. The on/off valve was defective on one of them and it leaks, seems like nothing will make it stop leaking except the original...
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    Weller Soldering Gun

    I worked for a pinball machine co. back in the late 70's to mid 80's and we used weller soldering irons and guns, they worked great. About 5 years ago i decided to buy a new weller gun, what a serious piece of ****! It only work intermittently like 1 minute on and 3 minutes off, I could never...
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    Building a tile hearth for a pellet stove

    Thanks for all the advice,, I think I'm going to attach the hardy board to 3/4" plywood,, as heat is not the issue its protection from the embers as mentioned.;)
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    Building a tile hearth for a pellet stove

    I figured the weight of the stove 350lbs. + or - would hold it in place,, The hearth will sit in a corner and is 36x42.
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    Building a tile hearth for a pellet stove

    I'm gonna put it on top of a finished oak hardwood floor and dont want to destroy the oak floor,,I'm setting 12" tiles on top of the Hardy backer board which is fairly rough on the bottom and was wondering what to use to protect the floor underneath,, Luan board or the red rosen paper,, or...
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    Garage Organization Window/Door Awnings

    Save money when you install your own PYC window and door awnings, made right here at www.pycawnings.com in St. Michaels, Maryland. Quality materials and workmanship guaranteed. Est. in 1987. Shipped right to your door by UPS. Keep your garage or home cooler in the hot summer, and keep dry...
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    My new 30x40 pole barn

    My 34x54 pole building has garage sized doors on opposite ends and it makes for great ventilation,,, and a nice breeze on the hottest days! Just make sure theyre insulated, for winter.
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    Bosch lithium battery drills

    Yes it's the mini one,, much lighter than my 14v DeWalt which I am replacing,,,When hauling my tool bag across marinas and down long docks less weight is easier on my aging tendons.
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    Bosch lithium battery drills

    Thanks for the opinions and info. I have several DeWalt drills (12 and 14v) and old Makita 9.6v drills they are all worn out, batteries included. I do use them on a daily basis for work (on boats). I think I'm going to get the 12v Lithium powered Bosch at Lowes for $150 , that was one of the...
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    Bosch lithium battery drills

    I 'm looking to buy a new drill/driver, bosch has a 12v lithium powered drill for 150.00,, whats the verdict on lithium power ?
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    Insulating a pole building

    I used a 1" thick styrofoam board 4x8 for $21.00 ea. tin foil on outside and white plastic coating on the face side ,tape for the seams and white plastic washers with white drywall tipped screws,creates a finished white surface with a supposedly R value of 40. I will cover that with interior...
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    Ideas for awning????

    Check out pycawnings.com for an inexpensive, high quality window or door awning. I do like the concept of the thunderbird hood awning. Steve
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