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July 2, 2020

I am trying to use this to drill holes to plant bulbs. The bit loosens almost immediately. Is there a way around this or is something wrong with the collett.…

July 2, 2020

A 1 1/4" wood bit is stuck. I was putting a lot of pressure on it drilling in an oak stump. DeWalt (ontario, ca) will usually fix something like this…

June 30, 2020

I've spent days searching the internet for a specific type of simple rolled-aluminum framing for a screened porch that I saw on vacation in Florida.  Flat, rectangular in shape, with…

June 29, 2020

Hi everyone-In my house, I am renovating an under- central stair pantry area. The block in the photos is just below grade. Vapor barrier is non-functional plastic sheeting that I’ve…

June 29, 2020

I am putting up a 3500 sq ft workshop (16 ft walls) on a mono poured concrete pad (16" deep on edge .... 6" slab ... 24" rebar meshed).We did…

June 28, 2020

I am building a double stud wall house in the upcoming months and am looking for advice on how to handle a certain intersection. The main question being, how should…

June 27, 2020

Was wondering if anyone is familiar with installing the double sliding insect screen for a Anderson 400 series French Inswing Door.I've exausted myself trying to find an install video and…

June 26, 2020

Hey! So I am about 90% finished insulating the foundation (mono pour) or my 55 x 65 workshop.This means in a week or two I am starting to put up…

June 26, 2020

I'm thinking about building a free standing deck that is approx. 20' x 20'.Obviously either way the joist run it's 20'.I was looking at DCA 6 and where Beam Sizes…

June 26, 2020

Building a custom tile tub, base will be a wet bed with a cove where it meets the walls.- Schluter rep says they do tubs and it works fine but…