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    hardwood floors?

    Have a professional do it. Around here, sand and finish, 3 coats poly will run around $2.50 to $3.00 sq ft
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    Congoleum Vinyl Flooring dirty all the time

    So you are still lifting dirt after 3 or 4 cleanings? If so keep cleaning. The dirt is trapped in the embossing of the vinyl. Congoleum makes a vinyl cleaner, should be able to get it from Lowes or HD. It might help. Do not wax or polish over the dirt, you will just encapsulate it. Some of...
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    Re-tiling the kitchen...

    been in the flooring business almost 20 years and have never run into this. on the other hand I probably have to repair/replace a floor due to damage(usually water or appliance scratches) at least once a month
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    Re-tiling the kitchen...

    I cant ad much to what has been said above...all great advice. BUT on the above quoted statement : I run a company that installs multiple floors everyday: wood, tile, vinyl and carpet. It is easier from the installers point of view to install before cabinets, but we avoid it when ever possible...
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    Old manhole cover...ideas?

    Re: Old man hole cover...ideas? :lol_hitti happily married for 20 years this past April. Why ask, just do it. I learned this about 19 years ago. I don't ask my wife about things like this(buying toys especially)...I just do it, if she gets upset, its once and done. If I "ask" her before...
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    Old manhole cover...ideas?

    Re: Old man hole cover...ideas? ^^^^ my thoughts as well. Don't know what your home is like, it would look cool in a foyer, hall, powder room, even a kitchen
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    tack strips

    ^^^^^^ this you might try one first. I have seen new const concrete that was VERY difficult to tack and I have seen older slabs that aren't bad. Try first
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    what is your home heating

    old drafty 1861 farmhouse. little to no insulation. converted to electric baseboard back in the 80's. $500-$600 electric bills in Jan/Feb. supplement woodstove keeps home VERY toasty and cuts back a little on power bill
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    new old house means new old garage.

    I LOVE that floor!!
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    I love my job!

    wtf??? Nice score!
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    Guest bath floor

    That my friend is BADASS!! ....and I'm in the flooring biz!
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    septic system questions

    Family of 5, replaced my drain field and tank 10 years ago. I had it pumped out 2 years ago bc the county made me. It is operating as it should.
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    ID old barn wood

    I agree, don't think its any kind of oak or hardwood. The grain just doesn't look right or tight enough. My home and out buildings are 150+ years old. They are a mix of everything. They usually milled what was on site or in the area. A lot of my house timber is Honey Locust. I talked to the...
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    How to liquidate my garage? (Divorce)

    My new apartment would be 'decorated' with tools and a compressor in the corner! Good luck!
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    snake!

    **** that, I'll take mice over snake any day!!
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    Hardwood Flooring - not in the garage

    Just for GP, I am going to try to remember(Monday) to check with my distributor of Anderson and see what my cost is on it.....
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    Hardwood Flooring - not in the garage

    I am in the flooring business. I have used Anderson products through the years with great results. I have not used the 2 products that you listed however. My advice......stay away from the box stores and deal with a smaller flooring company. Ask around for personal referrals if you can. You...
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    New here and confused

    $1000 for survey and permits?!! WOW!! No survey neeed here. Took plans to building codes office, showed them where I was placing the building on my land(they have the plot on record), $30 in permits and Im DONE!!
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    Pole Barn price

    Ummmmm you said Kevin was typing BS and he was nebulous.....his response was perfect. CNG take your medication, please
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