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Thread: Need “Smart House” advice
Post: RE: Need “Smart House” advice
Ended up going with the smart plugs to get started.
Was really pretty easy to get it all connected
Figuring out the routines deal now.
If this all works out I will probably add some of the switche... |
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Trusty Rusty |
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01-08-2020, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Need “Smart House” advice
Post: Need “Smart House” advice
Ok I’m the first to admit that as far as computers and tech stuff I am a complete person.
So here’s what I have and what I would like.
I have a Ring security system I just installed myself. The outd... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Home Improvement
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01-06-2020, 12:30 PM |
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Thread: Insulating two walls of a bedroom-- spray foam too expensive!
Post: RE: Insulating two walls of a bedroom-- spray foam...
I would take a hard look at Rock wool insulation
It's very easy to use, bugs don't like it and it really helps with sound proofing
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Home Improvement
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09-21-2018, 04:25 PM |
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Thread: Easier or harder to lay small tiles vs large?
Post: RE: Easier or harder to lay small tiles vs large?
Listen to Joe above
If there are any irregularities float the floor
Then go very easy on the thin set as it is a nightmare to clean out in between the small tiles
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Home Improvement
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10-03-2017, 07:36 AM |
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Thread: Tricks of the trade for vanity replacement?
Post: RE: Tricks of the trade for vanity replacement?
Get it down to the base lines
Put red lipstick on them
Slide in place for a perfect center
Drill thru from the back till the hole saw just marks the back
Go to the front & drill thru
Perfect fit ... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Home Improvement
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07-26-2017, 03:57 PM |
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Thread: Hitachi Stapler problem.
Post: RE: Hitachi Stapler problem.
Have the same gun with the same problem.
Started doing it in cold weather then went to the same thing of just blowing air out the trigger.
Tore it apart same as you
Worked for maybe 1000 staples th... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Woodworking Power Tools
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06-16-2017, 09:17 PM |
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Thread: LED lights for cabinets (inside)
Post: RE: LED lights for cabinets (inside)
Check out Inspired Led
Available on Amazon or they will direct ship.
Not the cheapest but very high quality stuff and a great selection
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Woodworking
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02-18-2017, 03:47 PM |
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Thread: A Flag Case for my Dad
Post: RE: A Flag Case for my Dad
Hey John
Really nice story to go with a really nice case.
Lost my dad last fall. His flag is still sitting on my dresser waiting for me to find the time to do it justice. I think this will motivate ... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Woodworking
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12-17-2016, 06:22 PM |
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Thread: What is your most prized project?
Post: RE: What is your most prized project?
Bad Whiskey for the win!!!!
Nice Frank
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Trusty Rusty |
Woodworking
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10-18-2016, 08:16 PM |
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Thread: Extras for spray finishing - What tape, paper, cleaning accessories?
Post: RE: Extras for spray finishing - What tape, paper,...
One of the best things to have are a few of the portable clamp lights. Set them up low so you get raking light across what you are spraying. There is nothing more important than seeing what your spray... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Finishing
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09-06-2016, 09:29 PM |
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Thread: Japanese Joinery
Post: RE: Japanese Joinery
PLook at
Advanced joinery with Dearl Peart and William Ng
On utube
They show the 3 way miter
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Trusty Rusty |
Woodworking
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09-02-2016, 08:26 PM |
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Thread: Finish for old teak glider
Post: RE: Finish for old teak glider
Cetol SRD is a very good product
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Finishing
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08-26-2016, 05:22 PM |
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Thread: When to pressure wash your handtools
Post: RE: When to pressure wash your handtools
I have the same vise.
It was my grandfathers. It is a beast.
Used it in our heavy equipment shop for 20 years before I retired it to my little shop.
It's never failed me and brings back memories of... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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08-20-2016, 08:15 PM |
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Thread: BM Advance Paint is Amazing
Post: RE: BM Advance Paint is Amazing
Hate to say I told you so but.......... :D
You just have to use this stuff to see how good it is.
And you have not got to the best part yet, the stuff gets as hard as iron when it eventually fully ... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Finishing
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07-23-2016, 06:19 PM |
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Thread: Dishwasher Maintenance
Post: RE: Dishwasher Maintenance
Put about 3 cups of white vinegar in and run a cycle.
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Home Improvement
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07-19-2016, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: Finish nailer suggestions
Post: RE: Finish nailer suggestions
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Woodworking Power Tools
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07-19-2016, 09:23 PM |
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Thread: Not a woodworking Tool
Post: Re: Not a woodworking Tool
Very useful in the old days for loosening the distributor bolt.[br]Rusty |
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Trusty Rusty |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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07-17-2016, 10:17 PM |
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Thread: Driveway Stains
Post: Re: Driveway Stains
Try laundry soap. Just wet it down and pour some tide on it and let it sit.[br]Next day scrub with a stiff broom or power wash. We used this in a shop where we worked on heavy equipment, worked great ... |
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Trusty Rusty |
Home Improvement
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07-08-2016, 06:33 PM |
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Thread: How to Attach Face Frames to Fireplace Builtins
Post: Re: How to Attach Face Frames to Fireplace Builtin...
Put the cabinets in nice and square then build the face frames in place.[br]Rusty |
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Trusty Rusty |
Home Improvement
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07-02-2016, 12:08 PM |
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Thread: Frameless built-in
Post: Re: Frameless built-in
Or just go old school and build it in place.[br]Rusty |
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Trusty Rusty |
Home Improvement
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06-15-2016, 09:38 AM |