How To Make A Soak Pit
Heavy rainfall can present problems for homeowners, and not just those in low-lying areas. A low spot in the yard, for instance, may become a temporary pond that can last for...
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The Amount Of Lumber Needed For A 1200-Square-Foot House
A traditional home with interior wood framing is referred to as "stick-built" since so much of the lumber used is long, relatively narrow dimensional lumber, such as 2-by-4s.
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Lag Screw Pull Out Limits
A lag screw is a large, heavy-duty wood screw with a square or six-sided (hexagonal) head. It is used because of its strength. A lag screw's ability to resist "pull out" or withdrawal far exceeds that of a common screw or nail.
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Can You Screw T1-11 Siding?
T1-11 siding is a specialized form of plywood that was extensively used in the 1970s through the 1980s. It has a vertical seam every 8 inches or so, providing a built-in visual pattern. It is still manufactured but is now made from engineered wood products instead of wood.
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What Does A Flashing Red Light & A Flashing Green Light On My HVAC Circuit Board Indicate?
Furnaces and air conditioners are often packaged together. They provide climate control for a home, which is important to quality of life, and when they break down it is important to repair them in a quick and timely manner.
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What Is The Green Flashing Light On The Front Of My Trane Furnace?
Trane is well-known for its line of furnaces and air conditioners. Their high-efficient furnace, and own air flow system make the Trane brand desirable to many homeowners who are looking for a unit that will give them comfortable and inexpensive service.
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Door Lock Problems In Cold Weather
Home maintenance problems vary by the season. A typical winter problem occurs when the door locks begin to turn sluggardly in cold weather. This may be caused by moisture inside the lock that freezes or by an accumulation of dirt and oil over an extended period of time.
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Signs & Symptoms Of A Poor Ground In An Electrical System In A Residential Electrical System
The home electrical system is a complex web of wires, receptacles, circuits and circuit breakers. Their job is to tame the nature of electricity and change it from a highly dangerous wildcat to a peaceful, useful pussycat that does what you want, when you want it to.
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What Does A Refrigerator Overload Protector Do?
A refrigerator is one of the hardest working appliances in the home. There are many parts inside the box that must work together smoothly in order to keep the inside air at the desired temperature.
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Painting Plywood For Outdoor Use
Plywood is a versatile buidling material that is found everywhere around the home. Outdoor house sidings, children's treehouses, and raised garden bed sides are just some of the uses for the laminated wood sheets. Plywood is cut into almost any shape and absorbs paint quickly, making it easy to match any decor.
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How To Move A Treadmill Through A Doorway
Home treadmill units range from lightweight models to larger, semi-professional ones. All treadmills have a similar shape, with the flat walking area by the floor and arms that hold a progress monitor. Some treadmills fold almost flat, while others only fold with the arms part way toward the tread.
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Black Earth Vs. Top Soil
Garden centers and landscape contractors often sell soil in bulk to customers who need large quantities. Smaller needs are fulfilled by picking up one or more plastic-wrapped 40-lb. bags of soil. While the labels "black earth" and "top soil" are often used interchangeably for this soil, they are not really the same.
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How To Calculate The Soil Compaction Factor
Proper soil compaction ensures that things stay in place after they are built. Whether it's an underground pipe, a sidewalk, a home, or a skyscraper, it all depends upon the soil being stable, and not moving due to water or further compression.
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Is Hackberry Good For Firewood?
The tenacious hackberry tree (Celtis occidentalis), hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9, withstands much that nature sends its way. Resilient and adaptable, it tolerates wide-ranging soils and urban pollution, and it usually scoffs at wind.
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Fill Dirt Vs. Topsoil
When it comes to starting a garden or establishing a new lawn, all dirt is not created equal. Fill dirt and topsoil are both used to fill in spaces that are lacking in soil, but they differ substantially in composition and in costs. Both fill dirt and topsoil are sold in bulk by the cubic yard.
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