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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a tree?
I'm looking to get an antenna installed for Internet service that will need to clear some trees on my neighbor's property because it requires a clear line of sight to work.
I really don't trust my ...
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How can I install crown cornice molding and trim on rounded outside corners?
We have rounded outside corners throughout our house what is the best approach to installing crown cornice molding?
The baseboards that are currently installed just come to a 90˚ point and the gap ...
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What are some tips for working with inaccessible power receptacles?
When a power receptacle is blocked by large or unwieldy furniture, but there is a small amount of clearance available, what are some good techniques for plugging in? I'm looking for ways to solve ...
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How do you maintain good posture when working on things on the floor?
Over the past few days I've been working on some aluminum frames which are fairly large and don't fit on any tables (without stuff piled on them) I have. Now, my back is starting to hurt from being ...
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Are there any rules of thumb for whether a concrete pad needs metal re-inforcement and if so, how much?
I may be doing some concrete work soon around the house and I'm somewhat of a novice at it. One thing that I am unsure about is when I need to reinforce the concrete with re-bar or other metal ...
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Are there any tricks for using an oscillating multitool?
I recently got myself a Ridgid JobMax and I think I love it. I did spend quite a bit of time, however, trying to get through an old (100 year old home) 2x4 (dimensional). I don't know if the wood ...
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How to paint a wood house?
I'm looking for good resources for painting a wood house. I'm looking for the proper tools and techniques.
I don't want to hire somebody to do the job, I would like to do it myself. I just need to ...
