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I have a bunch of windows I need to re-caulk on the inside and out. On the outside, it's mostly a urethane caulk that is very hard and mostly brittle. (Probably 25 years since it was applied) On the inside of most windows, I think they used drywall mud, as it's chalky white, although feels...

I have a cedar pergola outside that hasn't seen any love in a long time, so the wood is pretty dry. My plan right now is to wash the pergola and then spray BLO/Turpentine 50/50 via a lower pressure pump sprayer. May do it multiple times over a month or so, to make sure it's pretty soaked in...

I just had my roof replaced and I was looking over everything, I came across the vent for the propane water heater and I see sunlight coming down. I can't see the sky or specific path, but light is coming down. I would have expected that the flashing would stop all light. The roofer said...

I've read through similar threads, but didn't find any that compared these sets. I'm looking for a portable mechanic's set to keep in the pickup and I'm looking at these sets. Anyone have thoughts on which is best? Husky Mechanics Tool Set - 270 pieces - $129 -...

I'm about to build a metal patio using 4 6x6 posts that is 25x30. Should I pour the pad first or after the posts? The Welding company suggested putting the posts 4' in the ground with bags of concrete and then pouring the pad afterwards because it would save money on foundation. But I'm...

I'm working on designing a patio for the backyard. It's 25x30 made from steel. Curious if anyone has any feedback. I'm going to have a certified welder build it, but I may do the cut and prep work. Materials are - 6x6x.25 posts, 8x2x11ga tube and purlins are 8", with 26 gauge sheet and...

Happy Easter! As with most good holidays it seems, something around the house decides to break, just to ensure it interrupts family time and relaxation. House is 21 years old, we are second owner for last 8 years, has septic, and never have had issues beyond clogs inside. This morning...

I’m going to be pouring a 25x40 slab off the back of the house for a covered Patio and curious about options for running electrical directly in the slab. I’ve been researching outdoor lighting and seeing solutions for embedding lights in the slab by core drilling after the fact. But it seems...

Anyone know what’s happening to the 80v kobalt line? I have the 80v pole saw and like it. I was about to buy the blower and 18” chainsaw and it looks like they may be phasing it out. From googling the question, people seem to think it’s not going anywhere, but there’s nothing in the stores or...

I’m going to be doing a lot of landscape planting putting in plants, small trees and bulbs. I’m looking at HF’s gas powered auger. Videos of it in action don’t look bad. But I’m seeing a lot of smaller augers working with cordless drill. I’m thinking of adapting a decent sized auger with...

I have a 30x40 shop with room around it, and in order to get more space for my ever expanding Collection of junk, materials, etc.. I’m thinking of putting a 20x40 lean to off each side. One side would be enclosed on pad, other side would be a gravel floor. On the gravel side, I would keep it...

4 wheeler battery was dead after not starting it for a while, put it on the old school craftsman 160A charger on 60amps and tried to charge it. Got nothing so I assume it’s dead. Picked up a new agm battery and when I got it home found that it comes empty you have to fill it with battery...

I have a 400' fence and brush around a small pond that I'd like keep clean. I'm wondering how useful a string push trimmer is. I have a gas trimmer, and it's pretty tiring after trimming 6 acres, the fence line, trees, and I don't even mess with the pond any more. From the reading I've...

I’m designing and building a chicken coop out of metal. I just want to be different and looking for a modern/contemporary design. Do you guys have recommendations for tube connectors/brackets that will make this easier/faster, reduce mistakes with keeping it square? I’m going to try to use...

I’m trying to figure out if I’m nuts or didn’t imagine this. Did/does Home Depot & Lowe’s have a competitive 5 gallon bucket exchange program? I swear I remember reading about taking in buckets from one store to another and they would exchange them for their own. I’ve googled it, searched...

I got a couple of lamps like this and they are less than perfect. I’m wondering if anyone has hacked these to make them much better. Problems are they don’t stay in the perfect place when you position them, they get hot, and the light is not very bright. I’m guessing they aren’t staying in...

Looking to run a set of LED strip lights from a solar panel for dusk to dawn(or at least 6-7 hours after dusk. Anyone have panels or a brand they would recommend? Prefer an all in one unit assuming it exists with panel, controller, battery, dusk to dawn options. Want something solid/dependable.

I’m trying to find CFM and pressure information on this blower inducer. I’ve looked at a few dozen pages and the specs never include CFM or pressure stats. 70-24157-03 RHEEM. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDY13UG/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Anyone have a source for this info or a decent guess...

I need to drill several 1/8” holes in refractory that sets in a very similar manner to Portland based concrete. The refractory block is 4”x8”x3”. Aggregate is very fine. My plan is to use drill press with 1/8” masonry bit with a shop vac running. If the bit gets warm, I’ll start spraying...

I need to make a short (4’). copper tube that is 1/4” flare on one side and 3/8” flare on other. I bought toolset and 1/4” and 3/8” flare nuts. Can I swage 1/4” tube to 3/8” and flare the end to put the 3/8” flare nut on? Any special tips on doing this? YouTube videos seem lacking for...