I wouldn't use this type for a tire swing - a regular swing yes. A tire swing goes in all directions not just perpendicular to the top beam. If...
Yeah, I find I know the location of things in our local HD store better than many of the employees. I've actually pulled customers aside after...
So, does the Camo system somehow allow for the replacement of a single board not at an edge? My recent experiences with the quality of lumber...
Its attached to the top of the joists with staples initially. Then the deck boards were laid over that. There's a piece of EPDM for each joist...
I used galvanized mobile home tie-down strap under a recent deck for lateral stabilization. Its attached to each joist. I also installed 45...
basod are you planning to cover the joists with any type of flashing? I love building decks -- sort of like treehouses as a kid. Edit: I was...
I recall Jethro Bodine doing "cyphering" not "calculatin" ;)
I've seen a neat method for growing potatoes where they are started in a single tire and additional tires and light soil or mulch are added as the...
Montgomery County, near Blacksburg.
Deep cycle is the way to go for lead-acid backup and Deca has been a reliable brand in the past.
So I pulled some carpet and padding last night and had one of the tools shown below laying around. It actually worked quite well for removing...
This unit: NOCO - 4000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB150 lists the recharging specs below which can be used to guess the Amp-hr. rating. Based on...
Good idea. I'm going to try that. I'm removing some old carpet and padding in preparation for a wood floor soon and I've got at least 5 of these...
I've found that a cheapo paint can opening tool sometimes works well for this especially if you sharpen the bottom so the end is not so thick....
Just FYI. A cutaway of a water hydrant like the one (I think) we're talking about. Source: Hydrants - Simmons Manufacturing Company
I'm not sure I understand but... I'm talking a small fire. You could even use charcoal briquettes started elsewhere and dumped on the ground...
Can you build a small wood fire around the base of the hydrant pipe? The valve that may be damaged by heat is located well underground.
I recall reading once that anti-seize inhibited the flow of heat from the spark plug to the head making the plugs overheat, and that that's why...
I've experienced first hand one not resealing so it can definitely happen. Edit: Funny, a home inspection site recommends owners open these...
Do you mean that they leak later because they don't seal once closed? If so, I'd rather know that and replace it. Opening the valve allows the...
