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My wife wanted me to build some decorative planter boxes along the front entrance... I used some Pressure Treated 2x4 for the base, and used Liquid Nails compound to secure the 2x4 to the concrete. I got called away for a couple days, and when I came back, I found the 2x4’s were not attached to...

I know code called for Gas Hot Water tanks to be mounted18 inches or so above floor level in case of a gas leak... but does the same go for Electric Hot Water Tanks?

I inherited a 75 year old home with concrete block walls on three perimeter sides... in three places, the earth has settled and the walls have a full penetration zig-zag crack running top to bottom. Unfortunately I only have access to my side of the wall. My question is, can I use a two part...

I don’t usually shop at Home Depot, too far away, but yesterday, I happened to be close to one, so I stopped in to pick up some electrical items to run a dedicated circuit for a new Lathe I just purchased... got to checkout, and ask for the Military discount. “Sorry, Electrical is not...

I’m installing a new 36x80 prehung door in my sons garage, unfortunately the floor is NOT level... over the 36 inch length one end is 3/8 lower. The door has an aluminum threshold that I want to support it’s full length... any suggestions for shimming? The aluminum is rather lightweight and...

Good morning, I’m building a workshop, and want to add a couple “Windows” for natural light... here’s the kicker, I live on the 16th Tee of a golf course so glass is out of the question. Plexiglass or Lexan... Acrylic or Polycarbonate... what’s the consensus?... and why?

Thanks for allowing me to join the group, I recently retired after 50 years, from the Military both Active duty, and Contractor status We purchased a house in Southern Nevada, That came with a detached 12x20 “storage building”... built on 9 each, 12 inch diameter concrete piers. The outside...