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bio website tegbains.com
location Vancouver, Canada
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Mar
30
comment Is an LED light strip safe to use under a bed?
That Kinect + LED lighting video at Vimeo is pretty cool
Mar
30
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Mar
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Feb
27
comment What is the easiest way to remove the old grout?
+1 for the Easiest method...
Feb
7
comment How do I fill a gap between wall tile and acrylic shower base
@MarcS I would consider cutting your 3 x 6 tiles into 0.5" x 6" tiles (with space for the grout line between the existing tile). Then install them in the space in between and caulk in between the new tiles and the shower base
Feb
1
answered How do I fill a gap between wall tile and acrylic shower base
Jan
31
comment What type of enclosure should I use to mount a small network switch in a crawl space?
I have seen this done in some old buildings, along with Ethernet switches put in attics. Leave alone the mourning and environment issues, the maintenance on those switches because a nightmare as access to those spots is not usually very conducive. Try to find a better spot to terminate your wiring and to locate your network switches.
Jan
30
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Dec
14
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Dec
6
comment When would one use an impact driver versus a regular drill?
+1 For the decreased head stripping. I recently had to do some maintenance on a server rack at home and the impact driver was huge help. And that was using 10/32 machine screws
Sep
11
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Sep
11
revised How should I insulate the walls and ceilings of this 1920's semi-detached brick house?
Title said insulting. User means insulating
Sep
11
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Aug
3
comment What is the best way to fill a 3 inch gap under my concrete front porch?
+1 for the nice explanation via diagram
Jul
24
comment How to choose the correct bit for a screwdriver
Also don't use worn out bits or screwdrivers. They do wear out from use (or abuse)
Jul
24
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Jul
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Jun
24
comment What's a good way to sharpen a carpenter's pencil, without buying a special sharpener?
+1 for having an excuse to buy a sliding, compound miter saw
May
8
comment How can I reconnect home ethernet that has been terminated outside?
The HP Procurve 1810G-8 can by powered via PoE. You can stuff the switch in the box if the box is sealed and then do a PoE injector on one of the runs in the house.
Apr
19
comment Fixing broken fence posts with Simpson Strong-Tie E-Z Mender and concrete
We went with option 3+: we had the whole fence rebuilt so it would match properly. We also had the contractor set the posts 30" into the ground and in concrete.