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    Power Washer Surface Cleaner Attachment

    A friend let me use theirs, a Craftsman version and it worked fine. I did price them, it was all over the place for what looked to be the exact same thing.
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    Garage Door issue

    Mine lasted about 13 years, one spring broke, had Both replaced. This is one of the few DYI's that I passed on to the pro.
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    What to do while walls are still open?

    boy has this saved my @ss a few times. We wrote versus' on the walls, headers before covering up.
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    Nest Install double check

    found this video I feel better about the install.. I changed the W1 to W2Aux
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    Nest Install double check

    Indeed it did ask what type of system I had. My concern is the jumper that was removed during install.
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    Nest Install double check

    I see a lot of hate and love of the Nest Thermostats, prefer not to turn into a love/hate thread..... I got a great deal on this Nest Learning 3rd gen and went for it. I don't have Wi-Fi yet, so having to make changes on the dial for now. I am hoping to get a double check of the wiring. My...
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    Security system, no internet

    Agree, I need to avoid to "phone home" type systems. Recommendations (nvr/camera) that don't break the bank, not ready for the BI setup. Just need a nvr and cameras, can do the wiring/terminating myself.
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    Security system, no internet

    Thanks for all the replies. Additional reading leads to doable. Correct not "anywhere remote", just remote as directly outside the building. Been reading on ipcamtalk, any other related sites to visit? or is it the holy grail like GJ. :)
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    Security system, no internet

    Thanks for the input. Remote/remote access is not a concern. Just thinking we could drive up to the building and check the recordings via the router without going in the building.
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    Security system, no internet

    No internet, not interested in doing a cellular setup, just going to review from time to time and naturally if a issue occurred on the property. I have a small building with electricity, I was thinking about setting up couple of cameras for the grounds. Not keen on using local camera(s) sd...
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    Welcome Home Fellas…

    Thanks for the update and new site...
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    Best way to hang/store yard tools?

    I try to keep the min of tools needed and store in a plastic 55 gal drum with the top cut out. I seen others do the same but leave the top and drill holes for the handles to slide in.
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    Table saw identification

    I ran across this site over the weekend. It has a lot of good resources. http://vintagemachinery.org/
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    Fireplace Glass Cleaning

    Ditto.... "spray the inside of the glass with window cleaner, usually Sparkle, then spray a small section of paper towel and dip it into some cool ash. This cleans the glass of any crud and looks great."
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    Difficult storage solutions

    Guess I am lazy, I use a 55 gallon plastic barrel with the top cut out of it.
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    1/6 th scale cat dozer finished today

    WOW!! awesome work!!
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    My $95.00 Vintage Snap On Box Set Find!

    Nice work!! It is great to see old stuff get a new beginning.
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    One of my brothers creations

    Very creative eye!
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    The DeWalt Addiction Thread

    I am hesitate about going all in on battery tools beyond a driver.... worried they would not get used enough and the batteries dying. What would be the life of the current lithium tool batteries and not much use? I have been watching the HD Dewalt deals and very tempted..
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    What to do with this 5' saw blade?

    round epoxy table
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