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    Circular saw dust control?

    I have a dewalt 18v circular saw. It creates a lot of dust. It does not have a dust port and of course dust everywherre when I cut something. Anyone else have this issue and come up with a solution?
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    New aluminum press break

    I got a new aluminum 10.5' press break and a roll of aluminum to cap windows for $150 on craigslist! I will be siding my home soon and wanted to know how to cap the trim around the windows and door. Any tips and websites with good tutorials would be great if you could recommend any! I did...
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    Do I need ridge or soffit vents?

    I am going to side my garage and insulate it. Do I need a ridge vent? I ask because I will be putting in insulation and then covering it and would that not cover up the vent in the ceiling hole for the ridge vent? Or would i be fine just installing soffit vent and not covering up the area...
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    Sheathing a garage. 4x8 or smaler sheets.

    I notice that they have the standard 4x8 sheets and smaller ones for a less price. Has anyone sheethed with the smaller ones? Any drawbacks to to it? I am considering them to they will not be too heavy since I will be doing it myself.
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    New playset for kids.

    Bought a play set for kids. Can't wait to get the first project of spring started!! I am thinking since there is already river rock laid down I will just fill in the gaps and set the play set on top of the river rock and anchor it. My wife thinks that the play set should be built on dirt...
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    Which jumper to chose?

    I received two auto jumpers this past week. One is a Die Hard with 950 amps the other is 100 watt max jump. Common sense leads me to believe that 950 amps is better than 100watt? Am I correct?
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    Something to hold vaccum tube in place while you work.

    I know I have seen this, tried to google but can't find it again. I need something to hold the shop vac tube while it is running and I cut something and it can **** up the dust. Anyone know if craftsman makes one? Or the correct search querry for it?
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    Should I worry about this?

    Hello all. I moved my washer today and removed this lid and inside is a bunch of dirt? This hole is next to the water shutoff of the house. What is it? Do I need to clean this dirt out or leave it as is? Thanks all for help!
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    Vinyl siding a DIY job?

    Hi all. I have two weeks off work coming up. We currently have a split foyer home about 950sq ft and a 500sq ft garage. Not huge. Was wondering if doing the siding myself would be more than I bargained for? I've done some research does not seem too hard. What would be the best place to go...
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    Has anyone bought this?

    I am looking to get a drain extension kit to avoid going to store and looking for parts. I have a HF 29gallon 2stage compressor. The one they sell for around $359. Would the 8 inch kit be sufficient or go with the 12". I am concerned that I don't want the 12" if it is going to stick out a...
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    Do I need concrete sealer?

    Having new driveway and sidewalk poured. Do I need to seal it? I saw some of the prices and it is pretty steep. But if it is really needed then I guess I will pony up. Any alternatives or a cheap place to get it?
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    Puring new driveway. Is wire mesh needed?

    Here is a picture of a drive way I need redone. Included are measurements and yards of concrete needed. I was quoted $4,500. 2" base (is this enough? should I ask for more?), 4" slab, hand made joints, but no wire mesh included. He stated that since it's just a residential driveway it is not...
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    Owning a press for the first time thoughts.

    Hi I am relatively new to auto repair. I have plenty of tools and am always looking for tools that will help me complete complicated repairs. I wanted to give some advice to fellow newbies. I read in many articles and posts that a press will help with doing bearings and pushing them out. I...
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    Need home AC help from my GJ family!

    Hi. AC was working fine. About 5 yrs old. Furnace is 22 yrs old. My problem is that on the outside everything is working fan spinning etc. Inside the blower is going on the furnace but even though everything appears to be working only a trickle of air is coming out of the vents. Here are...
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    Work bench top made from laminate flooring?

    Trying to find out if this is possible? Can't find much informations on internet about it? Appreciate any advice!
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    Deck box suggestions

    Hi I am needing a deck box. Basic just to store some stuff in it. Interior dimensions I need are 48"L x 28"D x 28"H. I am having a heck of a time finding this dimensions. Anyone know where I can get one with these dimensions? If it's a little bigger it's fine but it has to be at least...
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    Anyone have any experience with Hayward pool pump and intex pools?

    Recently got a small 12x30 pool for kids. Decided to upgrade stock pump to a hayward which is supposed to be pretty good at keeping pool clean. Problem is that connections from pool to pump do not match up. Anyone have any experience with this?
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    97 Civic loose part.

    Hello everyone. I recently put a post up on on a clunking sounds I was hearing when I turned left. Today I had some time and saught to find some answer. I found a rusty pair of pliers in the engine compartment. That eliminated most of of the noise. I took it for a test drive, still heard...
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    Emptying yard vacuum bag

    Does anyone have this issue? When it is full I need to empty it, but its always a mess. I do not have a spot I can just throw it out. I need to empty the bag into a city yard waste pickup bag. Those brown tall bags. Does anyone have any tips on what is the fastest way to get into that bag...
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    craftsman home plumbing torch kit

    I have seen it at the store. Trying to find it on the website, no luck. I have SYWR points that only apply to online order can anyone find it?
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