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    Need Ideas To Stiffen Up A Treadmill Deck

    can you glue and screw 2 or 3 pieces of angle iron to the underside ?
    Post by: elbo, Nov 21, 2018 in forum: Carpentry and Woodworking
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    Roundover edge on plywood?

    dont waste your money on the cheap plywood because, in time the plies will begin to separate. the cheap stuffs glues are not resistant to...
    Post by: elbo, Oct 25, 2018 in forum: Carpentry and Woodworking
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    Whole house/stand by generators

    google "generac generators " for info from experts, not from h. depot Generac gives their web address there
    Post by: elbo, Oct 1, 2018 in forum: General Home Improvement Discussion
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    Cleaning up after grinding concrete

    see my reply under tool maint, in the general repair section
    Post by: elbo, Sep 19, 2018 in forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete
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    Tool maintenance

    as far as the concrete dust, I haven't tried it, but, if the occasion should arise, I believe I would wet the concrete down before grinding and...
    Post by: elbo, Sep 19, 2018 in forum: General Home Improvement Discussion
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    Removing Dryer Lint

    how about a chimney cleaning brush, check out amazon.com
    Post by: elbo, Sep 14, 2018 in forum: General Appliance Discussion
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    NorCal Drought Plants and Bamboo Options?

    make sure you use a clumping bamboo, or make plans to sell your house
    Post by: elbo, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Garden and Lawncare
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    Sprayer dial reading . . .

    the numbers on the dial represent the amount (in ounces ) of chemical that will be sprayed with each gallon of water
    Post by: elbo, Sep 4, 2018 in forum: Garden and Lawncare
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    What is going on with my Ligustrum?

    let us know what you found out
    Post by: elbo, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: Garden and Lawncare
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    Did I ruin my 4 year old roof?

    take everyones advice, stay off the roof and let nature do its thing. there's nothing that you did to damage your roof, but, if you go up there,...
    Post by: elbo, Sep 2, 2018 in forum: Roofing and Siding
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    What is going on with my Ligustrum?

    take some samples to your county extension office and check in with the master gardener on duty stjohns@ifas.ufl.edu (904) 209-0430 3125...
    Post by: elbo, Sep 2, 2018 in forum: Garden and Lawncare
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    Outlets in Kitchen not Working

    wow, a wife that does electrical work,,,,you got a winner !!!!:woo hoo:
    Post by: elbo, Aug 10, 2018 in forum: General Home Improvement Discussion
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    Stump Removal

    or, if it keeps growing , call it a tree house in the making:)
    Post by: elbo, Aug 7, 2018 in forum: Garden and Lawncare
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    bathroom wall handle

    If I were not able to use fasteners , then I would resort to a glue. I would first find the location that is best for the suction cup support,...
    Post by: elbo, Aug 4, 2018 in forum: Walls and Ceilings
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    Small scratch in oak flooring

    get a close match with your kids crayons, rub it over the scratch and polish it out. Then hide the crayon from your kid
    Post by: elbo, Jul 28, 2018 in forum: Flooring