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    Where to buy high purity nitrogen?

    Not sure about the super high purity nitrogen but as the others have said, you can get nitrogen from most suppliers of compressed gasses. I purchased a small bottle of nitrogen from a local supplier to pressure test a mini split unit. I don't remember the letter designations of the different...
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    Calculating Landscape Rock

    I would strongly encourage you not to put plastic sheeting under the rock (for the reasons already mentioned). Also not a fan of typical fabrics under rock. I would recommend using a woven geotextile fabric under landscape rock. You can get it in 3 or 4 foot rolls from Amazon. My landscape...
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    Mower recommendation?

    Have a Hustler 42 Raptor for maybe 1/2 acre of grass. Had it about 8 years. No issues so far. Also considered Ferris and Gravely at the time.
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    Need backyard fence boundary/placement advice

    4' I would say depends on what kind of dog you have and how well trained it is to respect fence boundaries. Many dogs can easily clear a 4' fence if they want / figure it out.
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    Pella windows and doors

    The ease of a direct replacement may make it worth it. But I would say I am extremely disappointed in Pella quality. My house was built in 2010. All Pella windows and doors. The windows are like you describe, wood with aluminum cladding. Last winter (10 years old) Pella replaced one or both...
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    Survey Cost

    I don't know what things would make a survey more complicated or costly but... I own a .33 acre building lot next to my residence. There was never an official survey as far as I know. I did not know where the corners were for that lot or that side of the lot my home is on. I had a survey of...
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    Kids toys/bikes/vehicle storage

    I use the ceiling mounted bike hoists (maybe around $15-20 each on Amazon) for the bikes in the winter. Unfortunately I struggle with the same general storage issues you mention. I have an 8x10 and and a 3.5 x 7 shed. They are full with the zero turn, roto tiller, push mower, chipper, wheel...
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    Hanging extension ladder from ceiling?

    X2. May be a little more expensive but everything is ready to go in one kit. Really like mine for 32 footer.
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    Cleaning out drywall compound buckets for reuse

    As said, let them soak. The compound will ssoften up real good. Use the scrubby side of an old kitchen sponge. Should be all clean in a few minutes. I've done it many times.
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    Indow and other brand window inserts

    I used the windowinserts.com version over glass block in my finished basement. I could really feel the cold coming off of the glass block. I dont notice any cold coming from them now. I have thought about getting them for a couple other windows but just have not made it a priority. I am...
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    Anyone Use Norsk PVC Garage Floor Tiles?

    I have the Norsk tiles (raised diamond in a dark grey) in the back workshop area of my garage. I have never driven on them so I can't help you there. Yes the 18.3" number is the tile size including nubs. I am getting about 17 13/16" center to center. The main reason I went with these tiles...
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    Injection foam into existing walls - DIY'able?

    Interesting info JeremiahTRD. I believe mine was the tripolymer. I did call several spray foam companies in the area and they all said they don't do injection and they all referred me to the guy I used.
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    Injection foam into existing walls - DIY'able?

    So personally, I am not a believer in foam injection being cracked up to what one may think. I really wish I would have done blown in fiber or dense pack cellulous instead. Unless there is something else out there I dont see it as a DIY job. My guy had a 10 or 12 foot enclosed trailer with...
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    Injection foam into existing walls - DIY'able?

    Read my post about foam injection here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396877
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    Realistic material costs for a relatively small shed?

    I second most of the advise already given by other members but here are my $.02 As with everything costs may also depend on where you live. I built an 8x10 kit about 13-14 years ago (so prices probably are way different now). At the time I was living in Western NY and there was a great shed...
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    Hedge Trimmer Shopping

    I used a corded one before, but my newer yard is larger with alot more to manage. Maybe I am an idiot but I cut the extension cord almost every year on that thing. I didn't want a gas powered one. I got a Ryobi cordless - I think it is 18volt and came with battery and charger for $130-150. It...
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    Best Ice Melt for concrete and tracking in the house?

    +1 It is my understanding that all melters will contribute to pitting. Because they turn snow and ice in to water which is then absorbed into the concrete. Later refreezing then causes the surface of the concrete to expand and pop pieces of concrete off = pitting. I believe the main...
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    Laminate Wood Flooring

    Here is what I can say. I originally started out with my work shop (general diy and wood) in the basement. I put down delta fl and a laminate. The laminate does not take abuse well. It chips and dents pretty good when hammer or something is dropped on it. I have since moved my shop to the...
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    Yellow Jacket Eccentric ConeFlaring Tool 60295

    Yellow Jacket 60295 Flaring Tool w/ Eccentric Cone for 3/16" To 3/4" O. D. Used for one project. Made about 8 Flares. So almost new! $75 -I will cover shipping (method of my choice) in the lower 48 U.S.
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    Sealing a brick house?

    Many of the sealers note that if water/moisture is getting behind the brick (somehow from above or behind) and you seal the face it can cause damage when freezing. There are several sealers out there. BEHR has a brick and masonry sealer, wetsealers.com has a product called ma/con that is for...
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