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    2021 Lowe's deals/sales/clearance thread

    This weekend in Sioux Falls, SD the local store had 50% off lowest marked price on select grills. I picked up a Weber Genesis II S-435 retails at $1299 for $520 & a Weber Genesis II E-335 retails at $979 for $392.
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    no floor drain in basement - water heater allowed??

    I have a new building that has a 16x36 basement. The basement is below the sewer main, so there is no drain or lift station down there. I would like to put a electric on-demand water heater in the basement. I will have a hvac system with a condensation pump to main floor plumbed to the...
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    Requirements for ledger board attached to bookshelf framing

    Thanks for the input everyone. The 1st picture is how the building is being framed. The second picture is the wall partially framed that I want to put the ledger board on. It is a little unique as the floor below the mezzanine will be over a basement. The lot slopes down towards the back of...
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    Requirements for ledger board attached to bookshelf framing

    I am building a mezzanine in my shop. The framing of the shop is 2x6 bookshelf framing that have doubled up 2x6 posts every 48”. I don’t want to build a second wall in the back to support the joists. I want to use ledger board with hangers. The joists are 16’ long 9 1/2” tall Ijoists. I...
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    Milwaukee Power Tools Deal Permathread

    Milwaukee 7 tool fuel w 2/batteries for $999 plus 20% off the M18 FUEL Cordless Kit if buy $25 in select Milwaukee Accessories plus free shipping. Is this a good, great or ok deal? https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-m18-special-deals/milwaukee-2997-27-m18-fuel-7-tool-combo-kit
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    Polishing boot prints out of new concrete.

    Funny, I have foot prints on my t&g ceiling. contractor walked on boards and painter sealed the wood and now I have boot prints.
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    Any nuts and bolts experts here?

    stainless all the way
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    And so it begins: 50x140

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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Harley Jim's place

    cool chairs
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    Garage Door Opening

    Slide track up
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    My ongoing journey to a 60 x 80 garage

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    Is a floor drain required in a shop basement per building code?

    Let me be clearer, not asking about drain in main shop floor but the basement area.
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    Is a floor drain required in a shop basement per building code?

    I am building a 36’ x 80’ shop that will have a 16’ x 36’ basement. I am putting in a poured wall foundation and the lot slopes which allows a basement for not much more $. Basement will be for for storage only, is a floor drain required? I ask as the street sewer is on the high side of the...
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    Marking trailer for correct ball size

    Had a bad trailering experience by using a 2” ball on a 2 5/16 trailer coupler. :mad: The size was not marked on the coupler and came off, buying a new bumper. At least the trailer wasn’t damaged How do you mark your coupler so it easily identifies what ball size to use on that trailer.
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    Need Help - Daughter robbed and vandalized in Vancouver BC

    My daughter is traveling through Canada and US this summer. She recently graduated from college and doesn’t start her job until September. She decided to visit the National Parks in Canada and Western US. Last night her car was vandalized and robbed in Vancouver. The expletive *ssholes broke...
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