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    Source for brick-type cinder blocks

    I would suggest going to http://www.glengery.com/ or https://generalshale.com/ for local brick distributors. They are 2 of the largest brick manufactures in the Eastern U.S. ask them for a small job mason list. Very unlikely you will find anything that will match but the mason may be able to...
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    Carpenter Bee/Woodpecker Problem!

    Our neighbor had the woodpecker issue as well on his corner trim. He replaced all the corners with PCV trim boards a couple of years ago and the woodpeckers haven't been back.
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    Really frustrated with my barn builder!

    You don't list where you are, did winter weather have anything to do with the delay? Do you have a finish by date in the contract? Did you put your Tyvek done by them due to the delay in writing, email, etc and get a response to show they received it or did you just tell the salesman? Does the...
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    bricks - how clean do they have to be?

    This, pavers are usually concrete and wall bricks are fired clay. They are dimensionally different and will not course out. Also modern brick are 7 5/8" long and 2 1/4" tall, older brick are standard brick 8" long and 2 1/4-2 1/2" tall. Again coursing issues. You should have a mason check what...
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    Furnace issue, Furnace Pros-DIY or call for service

    Thanks for the input. Quick update. Checked all the hoses, free and clear. Used multimeter to check both pressure switches, seem to be fine. Called retired builder friend to see if he still had any HVAC contacts. He gives me one. I call the guy. Very helpful has me unhook vent pipe from top of...
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    Furnace issue, Furnace Pros-DIY or call for service

    Came in from doing yard work to watch football and the house is a bit chilly. Check the thermostat and house is at 62 and showing the furnace should be on. Heat set at 67. Flip fan from auto to on and blower kicks on. Go down to check furnace and see the code light is blinking 3 times pausing...
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    Honda EB11000(10kW) portable generator

    Dropping price to $1800.00 anyone interested?
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    New from Michigan

    Welcome from NE Oakland County
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    Honda EB11000(10kW) portable generator

    Lots of looks, make an offer
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    Honda EB11000(10kW) portable generator

    Lowering asking price to $2200.00 generator needs to go to a good home.
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    Honda EB11000(10kW) portable generator

    Here is a bump, am I way off base on the price??
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    Honda EB11000(10kW) portable generator

    Honda EB11000 portable generator. Largest portable made by Honda. Peak 11000 watt, operating output 10000 watt, wheel kit and lifting hook, also included 20ft NEMA 30 amp cord and NEMA 30 amp wall plug. Includes manuals. Unit stored inside, only used to powere our home during power outages, has...
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    Lowes installation services - RANT

    First, sorry to hear about your issues. Second, good to get the store manager involved. Third, keep on the outside sales rep. Jim. Fourth, who is Bob Hodge? A Lowe's employee or someone from the installation company? Also few quick questions about your door. What kind is it? Vinyl, Aluminum clad...
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    Steel door installation recommend not expand foaming around door

    Both DAP and Great Stuff make expanding foam for doors and windows, look for the Blue cans. Minimal expanding foam that does not harden, i.e. regular great stuff. Only use expanding foam that states for "Doors and windows". Both Lowe's and Home Depot carry it.
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    Tankless water heaters-large capacity/least expensive?

    Again, gas or electric? For that many people look at units with a high btu, high gpm out put, and a quick rise. Keep in mind that you are also limited by the gpm into the unit. Are you on city water or a well? Doubt that a single unit can provide enough hot water at temp you want for that much...
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    Standby generator, whose got one.

    The unit is both pull start and electric start. Had an electricial contractor that is very experienced with standby generators look into trying to fab up an auto start for it but he was not convinced he could put together a set up that was reliable and cost effective. Good point to bring up...
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    Standby generator, whose got one.

    We have a 10kw Honda portable generator that has 372 hours on it over the last 9 years. Longest ourage was 5 days. Tank of gas only lasts about 5.5 hours. Finally got a great deal on a Generac 13kw standby that is setting in the garage waiting for the snow to melt and the ground to thaw so it...
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    Discounts at Lowes, Home Depot and Menards

    Same at Lowe's, go to the Pro/Contractors desk with the list of all the materials and ask them to run it through QSP for special pricing. Biggest discounts start once you are over $5000.00. Purchase has to be all on the same invoice.
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