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    Favorite grout sealer?

    So what is the GJ recommendation for a grout sealer? I used TEC accucolor delorean grey grout with Grout Boost in the mixing stage. 5 days after install some snow got tracked in and a leather boot was left lying on the side and the color from the leather (brown) leached into the grout. I ended...
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    New GFCI outlet tripping

    I was switching out some old outlets to new and had a extra GFCI outlet and figured what the heck and used it for the first branch on a circuit that controls 3 other outlets as well as one light. As I was wiring it up (hot because that how I roll) I hooked up the branch hot and neutral and then...
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    Installing a outlet in a drawer

    Is there any code against installing a outlet in a drawer? I would like to mount a USB outlet like This in a Handy box like This. The Drawer is in an island not anywhere near water source and pulls out about 6 inches. I would like to run metal shielded wire up to the box but could use 12/2 cord...
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    AGM battery charger whats a good one?

    So I have 8 AGM APC 75 AH 12V batteries. 4 are manufactured year 2014. 4 are manufactured year 2009. 4 have around 10V. 2 Have 9V. 2 have 1-2V. Im looking for a Battery Charger that can do strictly AGM batteries. A restore function of some type would be nice but if its a gimmick I could car...
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    Running 115v and cat5e in parallel but separate conduits.

    I want to run cat 5e around the outside of my house and the only area it can be ran will be in parallel with a 1/2" EMT 115v Conduit that runs to a outdoor outlet and a flood light. They will run in parallel for at least 150ft. The CAT-5e will be ran in a 3/4 EMT conduit with 6 wires inside of...
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    Amazon $20 off $100 purchase on Dewalt Bosch Makita

    Details here: http://www.amazon.com/Gift-Ideas-Tools-Hardware/b/ref=amb_link_468974962_1?ie=UTF8&node=506798&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=1S0CGR02W4MFX8B3YGBT&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=2499855182&pf_rd_i=B00DIBSKFU You can split it into multiple $100 Purchases and get $20...
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    Good source for extruded aluminum?

    Looking for 80/20 etc. I tried my local Fastenal but unless I want to pay freight from the factory not really cost effective. I just ordered a piece from Zoro which seems to have the best price and shipping on the sticks but the nuts etc seemed pricey. Is there a good online source? Thanks Brian
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    Anyone built a trash incinerator and used it for heat?

    Looking to build a forced/vacuum draft incinerator to burn large amounts of books, paper, magazines. My plan is either to use the direct and radiant heat off of the burn chamber and move it around with a fan. Or build it as a boiler with a water jacket around the burn chamber and pipe the hot...
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    Stick built shed or a storage container?

    I'm looking at getting some external storage for my house and to get some stuff out of my garage. I'm looking at about an 8x10ft shed. I would love to do a shipping container as it would be sitting on a existing slab of concrete ( my patio) And the flat roof would allow it to sit under the tree...
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    Propress or Solder fittings?

    What do you prefer on 1 inch plus Copper water lines and why? Propress or Solder? Thanks Brian
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    New to GJ Here

    Been a browser for awhile and just getting around to posting now. Site has really gotten me motivated to clean up and get my garage organized. Great ideas and some pretty far reaching dream garages on here. Hope to get some pictures and a small log going about my 2 stall attached garage. :thumbup:
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