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    Sanding tool name?

    I have been looking online for a specific drywall sanding tool, but havn't be able to locate it (probably due to the fact that I don't know what to call it). It's a thin wire mesh that stretches over a standard pole sander head. Does anyone have any dea what this product is called?.
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    Whole house water filter install with PEX question

    I'm installing a whole house water filter Home Hardware » Product Details » that requires being mounted horizontally to a 1/2"PEX cold water line (located just after the meter). If this was a rigid copper pipe it would be sufficiently rigid to hold the filter aloft, but with 1/2" PEX I'm...
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    joist replacement

    I'm looking to replace a few joists over a shallow (20") dirt crawlspace. I'm having some trouble jacking up the adjacent joists as the wood is now somewhat/considerably too brittle to remove the old one and fit the new one in without crushing the old joists. What is the best way of dissipating...
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    How to install counter flashing on field stone chimney?

    How would one go about installing counter flashing on a field stone chimney?. The mortar lines are irregularly staggered owing to the differently shaped and sided stones, making it difficult (maybe impossible?) to cut a groove in the mortar allowing the flashing to be tucked in. :confused:
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    Aluminum decking stain remoal

    Does anyone have any suggestions for how to remove sikkens oil based stain from newly installed powder coated aluminum decking?. We've tried varsol and white vinegar to no avail. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
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