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What size hole do I need in masonry for an anchor that takes a 1/2" thread?
I bought these ladder hangers from Home Depot today. I have used anchors before, but I tend to not make the right size hole. What is the ideal size hole for an anchor that takes a 1/2" thread? How ...
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Is it safe to use an extension ladder in the garage?
I had a line of insulation decide it no longer wanted to stay attached to the garage rafters. Bought some fresh (and better) stuff. Went to put it up, but my standard stepladder is coming up short ...
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How do I use an extension ladder to get onto my roof?
I have a two storey house and need to get onto the roof to apply some heat paint on my furnace exhaust pipe before winter.
It looks about 20-22' from the ground to the edge my eaves, so to be safe I ...
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How to build a quick-and-easy wood ladder?
I have a pair of long 4x4 posts holding my chimney, and I'd like to build a ladder in to the posts for maintenance. In some ways this could be safer than using an extension ladder, as the posts are ...
