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I followed your directions exactly.

Posted in humor by Mike on the March 28th, 2007

Here are the instructions.

Followed Directions 1

Here is the result!

Followed Directions 2

BoredStop

Roofingtime

Posted in new listing by Mike on the March 27th, 2007

New Listing:

Roofingtime by Goldstar Home Remodeling & Co. LLC
38 Stoughton Rd

East Windsor, CT 06088

phone: (860)292-1999

Carpets Plus of America

Posted in new listing by Mike on the March 26th, 2007

New listing: Carpets Plus of America

Carpets Plus of America
874 Beatty Street
Medford, OR 97501

phone: (541)857-0893

Add solar to your metal roof in minutes.

Posted in technology by Mike on the March 10th, 2007

Wow, very cool product allows you to add solar power to your metal roof in no time. Using thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminate peel and stick panels. Run the wires into an inverter and tie it into your electrical system. Nice.

Lumber Sizes and Dimensions

Posted in tips by Mike on the March 8th, 2007

Standard lumber usually comes in lengths sized at: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 feet.

Actual lumber dimensions.

Named Size Actual Size Named Size Actual Size
1 × 2 ¾" × 1½" (19×38 mm) 2 × 2 1½" × 1½" (38×38 mm)
1 × 3 ¾" × 2½" (19×64 mm) 2 × 3 1½" × 2½" (38×64 mm)
1 × 4 ¾" × 3½" (19×89 mm) 2 × 4 1½" × 3½" (38×89 mm)
1 × 6 ¾" × 5½" (19×140 mm) 2 × 6 1½" × 5½" (38×140 mm)

Insulated Duct Work

Posted in insulation by Mike on the March 5th, 2007

Most homes have their heating and cooling duct work running in either an attic space or a basement space, most of which are unfinished areas. What happens then when your furnace starts running? It has to warm up those cold metal air ducts first before a good consistent flow of warm air can reach your rooms. Insulated Duct

  • According to Owens Corning, an insulated heat duct will “Gain 75% more energy efficiency than plain sheet metal ducts”
  • Reduce air leaks. An insulated duct is sealed up to 8 times better than metal ducts.

How would you like to deliver supplies to…

Posted in interesting by Mike on the March 2nd, 2007

Wow, how would like like to deliver supplies to and then build this house?

House with a View