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I just replaced three old multi-turn compression fit valves with 1/4 turn compression fit valves (all the old ones were leaking after 20+ years of service), no sweating involved and 1/4 turn is great. This was all done with a buddy who has been a plumber his entire life. He said there's...

@wssix99 - good point on the runoff killing the grass if it were really bad (ps: WS6's are bad ***!) @trainer - nice canoe! I bet it took some skill and time to put that together! Thanks for the suggestions everybody. I believe planters and plant stands are the way I will head. And a shelf...

We're getting a new deck built and I am finding there seems to be a decent amount of decking scraps. Pieces range from about 12" to 30". The frame is timbersil and the decking and fencing are western red cedar. In the contract the cedar is described as 'fire treated' so I'm wondering what...

I in the process of upgrading door casing and baseboards in my house. Around my garage door there was a half inch to inch wide gap around the entire door, lots of air was getting in around the old casing. I used the window and door specific expanding foam and it is amazing how well that stuff...

I'm about to replace a hollow core interior door with a new pre-hung solid pine door. I'm pumped to tackle this project but just like you NewShockerGuy I have two exterior doors that are in the same shape: jambs have water damage and have been repaired by previous owner, storm door is shot...

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These items are gone. I know we can't delete these postings, but how can they get deleted, b/c this one is no longer needed.

@petee_c I don't plan on running air tools off of this compressor and realize it will probably be louder than I would like, but it will help me move through trim and crown much more efficiently. @KCarGuy I do need the compressor as I have nothing right now outside of a hammer and punch and I...

Hey Guys, I've been tiling my first floor for about two weeks now and I'm coming to the end of this project shortly. Next I'll be looking to begin replacing the moldings, door casing, and eventually adding some crown molding to this same area. I'm looking at the following three compressor...

Re: What did you do to your garage today? I'm currently tiling our entryway/hallway/closet/guest bathroom so I've been using my garage as a tile shop the last couple days/nights ... cutting tile, mixing thin set, and wishing it was warmer outside while my hands were getting soaked (old garage...

Re: What did you do to your garage today? No today, but last week I cut a whole bunch of tile that became my fireplace. Let me tell you, natural stone mosaic and marble > late 80's marble!

Well guys, I dropped some stuff at my local Habitat ReStore location yesterday. Two ceiling fans, some track lighting units, and another light fixture, all donated. It was my first time browsing one of their locations - cabinets, paint, tile, nails, plaster, doors, windows, appliances, hinges...

Blue is much more calming than red. Probably useful during those 'AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH' moments when you're ready to throw a hammer!

I just added a motion sensor to a closet fixture. Before the sensor it was a pull string, which I don't like, and I couldn't get a new switch in the wall easily due to wall positions and headers so I installed the motion sensor right next to the light. Open the door, light comes on, and...

I have to disagree with everyone. I replaced four entry door knobs and deadbolts with Schlage units from handlesets.com in October. The old Schlage units that were in there were seazed up and very difficult to use, and one KwikSet unit was clearly a piece of ****. I called two or three...

ish! Thanks @Ign for the link. Been busy and didn't search the forums...

Ah yes, I didn't divulge this information. I will be cutting travertine for two fire places, travertine for an entry hallway (approx 150 sq ft), probably travertine for a 175 sq ft room, and some type of tile for an area that leads to our deck. So, lots of natural stone. And eventually a...

I've been reading a lot of online reviews and am having trouble deciding what to purchase. I've looked at the cheaper ($100-150) models on Amazon that seem to work well if you are patient with the cutting speed and getting wet, (QEP, MK, Plasplubs). The next tier up seems to be $200-350 (QEP...

Thinking about my future workbench, I'm not sure whether it should be fastened to the wall or not. When built it will be roughly 5-6' wide and 20" deep, that's about all the room I can spare. It will not be on casters as I don't want to deal with the wobbles. But if I fasten it to the wall, I...

I have two ceiling fans I'm looking to get rid of if anybody is in the Chicago area and wants one for their garage. One is about 50" with five blades, the other is 44" with 4 blades, both are 3-speeds and reversible.