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Thread: Trex decking for cutting board?
Post: Trex decking for cutting board?
Have some Trex composite smooth boards 14 inches wide and the color matches the kitchen countertop well. Being that it is waterproof and nonabsorbent can I use it for cutting board? Any ideas?
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Bill Bob |
Woodworking
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12-26-2021, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: painting vinyl window trim
Post: RE: painting vinyl window trim
Wild Turkey Wrote: (11-23-2021, 12:06 PM)
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When we built our house last year SWMBO decided on white windows, med brown vinyl siding and tan accent siding.
Now she's thinking the white is a littl... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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12-07-2021, 06:11 PM |
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Thread: Replacing 40 W Lights
Post: RE: Replacing 40 W Lights
Halfathumb Wrote: (11-07-2021, 10:04 AM)
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My first LOML died 2 days before our 48th anniversary. The good Lord brought another wonderful woman into my life a few years ago. I'm so lucky even though... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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11-08-2021, 08:15 AM |
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Thread: Replacing 40 W Lights
Post: RE: Replacing 40 W Lights
WxMan Wrote: (10-20-2021, 06:47 AM)
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Within the house, we have the same agreement. I'll make suggestions, but she has final say. Situation works pretty well; she was the one who insisted we get a... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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11-07-2021, 09:04 AM |
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Thread: How to hang these roller shades
Post: RE: How to hang these roller shades
What about a piece of wood cut to size and using construction adhesive to secure it to the top. The next day, mount your shaded, I used a product called Power grab from one of the hardware stores. N... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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09-09-2021, 06:58 AM |
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Thread: How to hang these roller shades
Post: RE: How to hang these roller shades
stav Wrote: (09-07-2021, 08:28 AM)
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LOML bought some roller shades that she would very much like to see in our living room. Problem is I can't figure how to secure them and have gotten into a bit o... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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09-09-2021, 06:53 AM |
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Thread: Red oak for horizontal fence boards?
Post: RE: Red oak for horizontal fence boards?
jteneyck Wrote: (08-29-2021, 11:30 AM)
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What you call popular can't be what we call poplar because poplar has really poor rot resistance, even worse than red oak. You must mean some other wood bec... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-30-2021, 06:58 AM |
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Thread: Red oak for horizontal fence boards?
Post: RE: Red oak for horizontal fence boards?
Wild Turkey Wrote: (08-28-2021, 10:34 AM)
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SWMBO has decided we need a 6' high back yard wood fence.
Around here Red Oak is cheapest and Cedar and White Oak are (much) more expensive.
Questio... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-29-2021, 06:18 AM |
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Thread: Anybody else have a clover lawn (whole or part)?
Post: RE: Anybody else have a clover lawn (whole or part...
FS7 Wrote: (08-27-2021, 08:17 AM)
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I agree, and while it's been years since I started this thread I continue to do lawn maintenance with no weed killer whatsoever (if nature and this area's climate... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-28-2021, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: Anybody else have a clover lawn (whole or part)?
Post: RE: Anybody else have a clover lawn (whole or part...
I love the clover for all the reasons you mention. During the "Dog days of summer," it is the only thing that stays green.
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-27-2021, 06:46 AM |
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Thread: AC pipes are forming ice, freezing and dripping on basement floor
Post: RE: AC pipes are forming ice, freezing and drippin...
blackhat Wrote: (08-25-2021, 11:01 AM)
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Every system is different because people have different perceptions of comfort and different lifestyles. Add in renos to a house and..... The airhandler f... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-25-2021, 04:41 PM |
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Thread: AC pipes are forming ice, freezing and dripping on basement floor
Post: RE: AC pipes are forming ice, freezing and drippin...
blackhat Wrote: (08-24-2021, 08:57 PM)
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Do you run the unit with the air on and fan rnning constant? (not good) When it reaches the desired temp it should all shut down to defrost
Absolut... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-25-2021, 07:02 AM |
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Thread: AC pipes are forming ice, freezing and dripping on basement floor
Post: RE: AC pipes are forming ice, freezing and drippin...
mound Wrote: (08-18-2021, 08:33 AM)
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Just settling into a new house, AC is cranking..
I noticed a row of water on the floor in the basement mechanicals room:
There's a pipe extending out o... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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08-24-2021, 07:05 AM |
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Thread: Bath exhaust fan??
Post: RE: Bath exhaust fan??
JTTHECLOCKMAN Wrote: (06-19-2021, 09:41 AM)
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Trying to decide weather to put the bath exhaust fan on 2 switches, one for fan and one for light. Right now I have switch for light over medicine cabin... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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07-11-2021, 05:35 PM |
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Thread: Mice Traps - Suggestions?
Post: RE: Mice Traps - Suggestions?
WxMan Wrote: (07-05-2021, 05:48 PM)
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Jawz. Been using them for years. Link (https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/insect-pest-control/animal-traps-repellents/jawz-trade-mouse-trap-2-pack/409/p-14... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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07-07-2021, 05:29 AM |
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Thread: building permit for ethernet cabling
Post: RE: building permit for ethernet cabling
Ahh, let's see, I have to make a trip to the bathroom but my permit has expired. Must have exceeded my allotted number of flushes. MY TP may not meet code either and not environmentally friendly. $$... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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07-05-2021, 08:21 AM |
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Thread: Driving dust with crusher run
Post: RE: Driving dust with crusher run
My driveway has had crusher run for 30 years. I would suggest not driving 25 mph. The rain will settle the dust down in between the larger pieces however when you drive over it again your tires will... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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05-06-2021, 08:37 AM |
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Thread: Ultrasonic pest control recommendation needed
Post: RE: Ultrasonic pest control recommendation needed
Admiral Wrote: (11-10-2020, 08:56 PM)
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5 gallon bucket mouse trap; there are many designs on youtube, this is one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEaAlxCgO5U
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You are correct, many designs on... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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03-05-2021, 09:20 AM |
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Thread: slow kitchen drain
Post: RE: slow kitchen drain
Could there possibly be an issue with the disposal and how it drains? Also, we always scrap lean into a trash container before placing it in the dishwasher. Have been very diligent with what goes in... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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01-28-2021, 11:49 AM |
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Thread: slow kitchen drain
Post: RE: slow kitchen drain
Snipe Hunter Wrote: (01-27-2021, 06:55 AM)
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Slow kitchen drains, especially with a disposal are usually caused by fat in the pipes. Don't put fat/oil in the drain. Soap and hot water will break dow... |
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Bill Bob |
Home Improvement
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01-27-2021, 02:16 PM |