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    Replacing deadbolt that is keyed the same as the knob

    I have to replace a deadbolt lock, and I want to keep it keyed the same as the knob. Is this something that I have to get a locksmith to do, or is there a way I can do it?
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    Insulating recessed cabinets in knee wall? How to insulate?

    I am planning on installing recessed cabinets in my knee wall above my garage. The room is heated/cooled by HVAC. Currently, the knee wall has insulation bats in it. After installing the boxes, I was going to crawl in behind the knee wall and try to attach bats to the cabinets. Any other...
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    Harbor Freight chainsaw

    A few months ago, I saw a chain saw in a Harbor Freight ad. All I can find on their website is a Poulan, which I don't want. Is anyone familiar with the other one they sell? I know their small engines have pretty decent reviews, so I figured the chainsaw might be worth a look. It would only...
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    Drilling holes for new deadbolts

    I need to drill holes for deadbolts. I've seen the cheap DeWalt and Irwin kits at the BORGs, but I'm a little afraid them being made of plastic. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=132990-70-D180004&detail=cr&lpage=none Anyone have any tricks to help with this, or do...
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    Ridiculous deal on Hitachi framing nailer

    I was browsing the net looking at Hitachi compressors and and came across this deal. . http://www.reconditionedsales.com/Hitachi_NR90AD_3-12_Clipped_Head_Framing_Nailer___i1157.aspx I hope it's not too good to be true.
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    Insulating a water heater in the garage

    My water heater is located in my attached garage. Most of the time, I keep the man door open for my dogs to go in and out. Now that the weather is cooler, I'm more worried about heat loss. What can I do to insulate my water heater? Can I just wrap it with fiberglass insulation, or would a...
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    Finishing a vinyl soffit

    Anytime I've built a shed in the past, I've always used T-111 or hardboard. The one I'm working on now, will have vinyl siding/soffit and wrapped fascia and rake boards. I'm in the process of setting the rafters with approx 10" overhang. My plan is to install utility trim to give the siding a...
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