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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    solved my problem tonight... found one that had a more shallow inside and it works wonderful!
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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    i dont need a extension i need the one i have there already to be a bit shorter so i can get the led retro kit to fit in properly. take this video to 2:12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCX_ZBga5A that is what i need, i cannot move my socket up or down.
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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    tried that the halogens has a smooth bottom like a glass where the CF has a bubbleish design that sticks out ...
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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    hey to kind of get back onto my original topic i went out today and bought some LED retro fit kits for my recessed lights in my downstairs here is the problem i am having is that the top of the LED is hitting inside the socket, and i cannot adjust the socket.
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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    do i need to change dimmer switch if i put LED lights in?
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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    any pics you can show me?
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    PAR 30 Bulbs

    hey guys... currently having a bit of a hard time with some light bulbs. i have 6 in lights in my basement that i need to replace, they must be dimmable. Currently ive been using a par 30 sylvania 75W bulb. need to go to something that is uses alot less energy. any help?
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    Building A Pergola

    covered it with 1/2" and for the underneath i am staining it.
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    Building A Pergola

    well i won the argument and we cut out the blocking at the soffet vents, now since i picked the argument i have to come up with a solution on how to replace. so im asking you guys for some help! the roof has 1/2" ply on top we weathersheild the whole roof and shingled it.
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    Building A Pergola

    nealtw- im a bit confused are you saying that the bracing for those joists are correct or incorrect? they are 14 ft long 2x8s and as for the blocking the venting to the roof, i agree im a bit confused ... i wasnt ready to say anything bc i dont have a better idea till i get someone to give me...
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    Attaching Covered Pergola to raised Concrete Patio

    i just built something very similar.. but not to a raised patio... it was built right to the ground
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    Building A Pergola

    well guys i must admit my build is coming along very good, ive got 2 family friends that are carpentry tradesman that are helping me out. i have a few questions though 1st picture: the bracing in between the 2x8s i thought were a bit close... personally i thought they should of been about 2...
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    Building A Pergola

    so the ones i have now what exactly is the problem with them? they will be sitting in cement filled sono tubes 6" above the ground.
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    Building A Pergola

    these are the exact saddles i got: bought them here: http://www.homedepot.ca/product/dressed-high-side-post-holder-in-khaki-6-in-x-6-in/971848
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    Building A Pergola

    how do i know if the saddles are galvanized or not? and how do i know how to look for the rating?
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    Macs

    this might be a good read for you perhaps http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1461
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    Question concerning eBay??

    are you viewing the item ? or are you in your "watched" items. mine doesnt count down unless im actually the highest bidder and on the items page.
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    Building A Pergola

    hey just looking for some answers here... im not exactly building a pergola but what i am building is basically a roof that goes 12 feet out so that i can have some shade in my backyard. my question is ive got the holes 4 feet deep each and am using sonotubes with cement, ive also purchased...
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    Rain barrel installation

    really cool rain diverter, i recently saw one of these installed at a home, went to lowes and home depot (keep in mind im from Canada) had no luck finding them! went to canadian tire and they have one made by a company called yardworks. could you share with me where you got yours?
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    Our kitchen reno--complete!

    if you dont mind me asking... approx what was the cost like??
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