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December 22, 1998

* The drafting compasses are nice but I find the sharpness of the point to be annoying to carry with me, as I reach in my belt and catch it…

December 22, 1998

* I'm building a house this spring and would like to get the names and phone numbers of a good company that pour concrete foundation walls. I live in Foothills…

December 22, 1998

* I am very fond of Porter Cable and their line of finish guns.

December 22, 1998

* Planning (early) for next season's project. Going to remove (sand blast?) paint from an old 1888 stone/block foundation wall of my small Victorian in the Chgo 'burbs. Needs lots…

December 22, 1998

* Does anyone have experience with installing insulated panels? I plan on installing them myself on my timberframe home and looking for advice.

December 22, 1998

* I have to run a 50a-240v feeder to a sub panel supporting a water pump. The problem is it will be about 190'. My code book allows #8 wire…

December 21, 1998

* If you plan to paint the repirs can be easy - simply rip tapered filler pieces, glue, screw, fill, sand, paint. I have hauled painted doors home to re-use,…

December 21, 1998

* R.S. Means residential construction costs is a very good source

December 21, 1998

* I am finishing the mechanical in a steel framed house with 6" studs on 16" centers. Time to get serious about insulation. I am leaning toward sprayed in cels…

December 20, 1998

* What about rockers and painters who use the tubs and showers as urinals and crappers? Cover up those e-outlets! Put an electric fence up to keep the b**tardsoff your…