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    paver base

    I am looking to do a small paver project outsdie my garage back door. Has anybody ever used this product? Easier to move this plastic pieces instand of all the asnd. listed below is a product link that Lowes sells if that is worth anything...
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    Tamko shingles

    My mother got quotes for roof replacement on her house. Another of the companies included a : 1. Tamko shingle called Heritage 2 Certainteed Landmark Shingle( higher price) Any thoughts on these shingles? I never heard of Tamko but I am not in the business. About $400 dollar difference...
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    Installing an exterior ADA prehung door

    I have a single car garage with a single man door that is outward swing style to save interior room. I have found on CL an ADA prehung exterior door/frame package at a great price. Any special tricks to hang this style of door? I have read the other threads on GJ about hanging prehung exterior...
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    OldPlumbers putty

    I found several old cans of plumbers putty in my fathers shop. What is the shelf life of this product? Thanks in advance
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    Porch ceiling 3/8 plywood OK?

    I need some input about installing a ceiling in my covered entryway at my garage mandoor. it is about 6 feet by 7 feet with the roof rafters on center at 16 inches. Is 3/8" plywood adequete for a ceiling in this area? I plan on using BC grade plywood that is either stained or painted. l...
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    Identify Vise manufacturer

    Can anyone ID this vise? Is it worth the money? I am not sure of the size by going by the posted measurements. I am looking for a bigger one. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/tls/4733447498.html
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    Sleepers on gravel for a small entryway

    I have a single man door in the rear of my garage. I plan to build a small landing outside the door. There is an roof over this area. I plan to lay 2x4 PT sleepers on gravel for the base and the 5/4 deck boards for the floor. Rough size is about 6x8 feet ( could be a little more) How deep...
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    Tree root destroying driveway and fence

    The vacant house next door to me has a tree next to the property line. The tree root has burrowed under my driveway and raised the area by 6 inches high and over 6 feet long along with a second root that is pushing the chain link fence out. I have contacted the property maintenace firm that is...
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    Battery Tender clearance at Kmart

    I was in my local Kmart and both styles of the Battery Tender ( larger one and the Jr.) were marked with clearance tags. Battery Tender Jr was $22.00 and the larger one was above half price. Earlier this year they had the Jr at $17.99 on a local deal along with Sears. Of course YMMV.
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    Sears Craftsman Miter saw stand $59.99 hot buy

    http://www.sears.com/craftsman-universal-miter-saw-stand/p-00916491000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 This miter stand saw is listed as a HOT DEAL from Sears Local Ad from one of my area stores. Can anyone provide any comments about this model? good or bad? Homeowner use only..Just do not...
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    Frost free hose bibb reccomendation

    Group, I am looking for a frost free hose biib to replace my existing one that is 27+ years old. THe big box stores sell them but the rating are 2-3 stars on the websites.I found this one at Amazon with five stars. any thoughts about this one...
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    CL posting craftsman grinder

    is this a good price for a craftsman grinder? Includes light , stand and guards http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/tls/4245565649.html let me know what you think about the grinder and the quality level. Thanks
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    Shower diverted valve hard to move / well water

    My parents house uses well water and a water softener. Recently the only shower diverter valve is hard to move. In the past my father had to remove the hard water deposits from the toilet tank flush assembly. We assume this is the same issue. Any thing to try to do before tearing into the tile...
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    Dewalt 50 piece drill/drive set @ HD

    I was in HD today and found this Dewalt 50 piece drill/ drive. Set reduced to $5.00. Cashier was surprised at the price and said just the Magnetic drive guide was worth $5.00. She did a quick area search and all stores showed zero inventory except the Oxon Hill location had 22 left. I told...
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    Location of expansion tank

    Where does the expansion tank go when installing an electric Water heater? Code requires this on electric model? Looked through threads but that was not found.
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    Sears Craftsman electric impact driver

    Looking to see if someone has any feedback about this electric impact driver? There were several at the Sears Outlet storeerday when I was there . $42. 00 http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3.0-amp-1-4-in-impact-driver/p-00934483000P Sears Item# 00934483000 | Model# ID3000 Thanks fior...
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    Porter Cable compressor set w/ 3 nailers

    I am looking at a Porter CAble 3 tool compressor set that is marked down at my local Home Depot at 239.99 down from $259 and high as $299 at times. Is this a good deal and will this be an asst at my garage as a home owner model. Also will this provide enough air to run a ratchet and impact...
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