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• Posted in thread: Flooding Back Yard on 03-26-2009 at 10:04 AM
  erin2404, this comes a little late in response but be careful about raising your yard in that
  you do not create a subsequent issue with your neighbors. In most municipalities you cannot
  "cause" a prob...

• Posted in thread: Oven anatomy on 02-27-2009 at 08:20 AM
  I have an Amana oven, approximately 12 years old. While baking lasagna the other day, I
  discovered that a piece of the oven fell into it. It is round in shape, and is honey-combed in
  design (like a ho...

• Posted in thread: Dryer Vent Debacle on 02-26-2009 at 06:54 AM
  Here's another approach. I don't like the dryer hose "trap" that's created by this
  configuration. Chances of cleaning it out on a regular basis is questionable (no offense) and
  it is a potential "lint...

• Posted in thread: Deck staining dilemma on 02-26-2009 at 06:42 AM
  Thanks Glenn. It wouldn't be so bad but the lighter boards are in the most visible location- go
  figure!Dave

• Posted in thread: Deck staining dilemma on 02-24-2009 at 09:13 AM
  I built a new deck last fall. Stained it with a high quality product and it looks great. I had
  to flip three board (yellow-wood) over about a month after I stained it originally. I stained
  them with t...

• Posted in thread: Free design software on 02-21-2009 at 02:35 PM
  For woodworkers and anyone planning additions, landscaping,etc., there's some free design
  software that works really well. Google Sketchup - its free through sketchup.google.com/. It's
  fairly easy to ...

• Posted in thread: Software for mac computers on 02-15-2009 at 01:24 PM
  Hey Eric, try "Plan3D". I'm pretty sure it can run on a Mac; not sure it will track costs, etc.
  Because I'm new it won't let me post the url but you can google it.

• Posted in thread: Hello...from Texas.... on 02-15-2009 at 01:10 PM
  Welcome, there aren't to many things you can't do yourself if willing to learn (and buy
  tools!!!). Would love to assist when feasible.

• Posted in thread: Hello from Music City on 02-14-2009 at 09:54 AM
  I'm Dave Morris from Nashville and look forward to using the forum. Slightly immobile due to
  heel surgery, I look forward to getting back to my wood shop and making some sawdust!