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    Horse stalls build

    My wife’s sister bought a house in southern Indiana. It is just off of Hardy Lake that is surrounded by federal land. Was there to get the barn ready. Couple are the before pictures, how the house was shown. Was there for a week in the heat and humidity. Thank God for a pool! Did good on some...
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    Cupola size and style?

    I have wanted a cupola for years. Not something I see for sale locally. Was going by this formula for size. Basic vinyl shutter style with a metal roof. Has anyone been through the process of adding a cupola to their building?
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    Watchdog Battery back up Sump pump.

    I have been getting alarms for check battery connections, have battery checked. I did replace with a Watchdog battery. Still getting same alarms. Gave the company a call and talked to a tech. Determined it was 10 years old. Agreed to ship the charging unit to them (Glentronics, Inc. in...
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    Media for a pot blaster?

    Was going to setup a pot blaster to clean some headers up. Was looking at my options of media? Tractor Supply sells glass and garnet. Is there other options at a reasonable price?
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    Structural question?

    Doing some mock up before I cover the wall. The plan is a 9'x22"x3" slab of wood mounted below the window. I will adjust the framing and use some angle securing to the wall and one side. The pipe is 1 1/2". There is three supports but the center support is just the upper half. How sturdy is this...
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    Nail Type for T1-11 Panels?

    Starting to cover some interior walls in the barn. Was planning on staining before I put the panels up. If I was putting this outside it would be a galvanized ring shank nail. This going inside and staining before install. Really didn't want to look at shiny nail heads. Do you think staples...
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    Barn addition

    Before and after pics. A 30'x24' pavilion addition. A neighbor contractor did the work. Hard to even get a estimate these days. Happy with the work. Yet more yard work to deal with.
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    Recessed LED Lighting

    Looking into some recessed lighting. Came across these http://www.lampsplus.com/products/can-or-housing-free-4-inch-white-10-watt-led-retrofit-trim__12v24.html . This style with no can, direct insulation. I have no experience with led lighting. Looks like easy installation? Is there another...
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    That's going to leave a mark.

    We are in need of a new septic system. Today they started bringing in material. The leach field is about 400' from the house and tank. A duel chamber tank with a pump. What a mess this is going to be.
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    Metal ceiling

    I finished up the ceiling and lights today. I will say I'm glad it's over. A local metal place sells it for 50 cents a sqft. It is 29 gage. Here are the before and after pics. I liked the idea of putting it up and you are done.
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    e-conolight?

    I am in the process of getting materials together for a metal ceiling and new lights. Looking at 6 of these for a 30x40x14 shop. http://www.e-conolight.com/indoor-lighting/linear-fluorescent/e-lp4t5s2nn5.html. What do you guys think? Will it be enough light for a old man?
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    Generator

    Couldn't find the Harbor Freight coupon thread. I picked this one up today. The reviews looked good and the coupon code is 26674777 for $529.00
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    Swing and fire pit ?

    I looked at this set up yesterday. What do you guys think? The gentleman said he had $500 in material. He used 4"x6" and said original plans called for 6"x6"s.
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    Trex decking

    I built a deck at my moms about 15 years ago with trex. The deck has held up well but there is no type of luster to the boards. I'm sure there are products and if anybody has been there done that? Would like to hear some suggestions.
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    Blacktop crack filler

    Today I picked up some blacktop crack filler at Menards. It was $4 a tube with a $4 rebate. Kinda a no brainer. It was a bad winter on the driveway.
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    Shed Build 101

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    Older Tractor Resto.

    Odd looking tractor. I was blasting and painting the weekend my son was born, May 1993. Anybody have one or used one of these?
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    Bus Stop

    I built a bus stop about 11 years ago. Time to pass on to the neighbors with young kids. I brought it in the shop to clean it up and was suprised at how good it held up. Even the door still functioned well. Made me feel old. Anyway here are the pics from 2000 and 2011. I did repaint the trim...
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    Mower restoration

    Did some trading and picked this John Deere F935 diesel with ony 750 hours on it. This mower sat outside for who knows how long. It was in good working condition, just ugly. This was my winter project. let see them mowers.
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    4 post as engine puller?

    Has anyone used there 4 post to pull a motor. Would need to gain a little more height 6"x6" or ? Project comming up.
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