Forum: Lawn and Garden
04-08-22, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 25,009
Weed Spray
I started my backyard last year, but over the winter the weeds took a liking to the yard. The dog loves them, the kid not so much. I put weed cloth down under the swings with some rubber bark, but...
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Forum: Other Improvements
03-25-16, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,736
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Forum: Other Improvements
03-08-16, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,736
Never Seen This Before
Anybody know what this is? Is it just a big screen for the porch? Or is it something else?
If it helps... this is near the beach, about 150-200 feet away, but there is a street and a couple of...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
04-16-15, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,994
Thanks Leafgreen!
The batteries themselves...
Thanks Leafgreen!
The batteries themselves aren't hard to find, it's the charger that allows for the size of the D batteries that is seemingly hard to find, at least in the States. Most only go up...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
04-03-15, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,994
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
04-02-15, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,994
Came up with a solution...
Finally had a few minutes to do something about this issue and finally made a decision on the direction I wanted to go. I toiled with plugging into a wall, using re-chargeable batteries and having to...
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Forum: Other Improvements
11-18-14, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
08-19-14, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 16,352
I can only speak for PG&E (Pacific Gas &...
I can only speak for PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric) for California as I only sell solar here...
You can usually only 'bank' your credits with NEM for a 12 month period. At the end of the 12 month...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
08-16-14, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 16,352
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-13-14, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
Starting to Look Like a Shed!...
Was able to get a little more work done today.
Started with getting the back wall into place.
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/drummingjeff88/Shed/20140813_152111_zpsc89ada2c.jpg...
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-08-14, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-08-14, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
Does anybody have an idea of how to put a...
Does anybody have an idea of how to put a wall/barrier/skirt around the bottom exterior of the floor frame?
I want to keep the critters out, but the chicken wire idea I had isn't going to work....
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-08-14, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
Thanks Daox!
Got some more work done the...
Thanks Daox!
Got some more work done the last couple of days.
One wall up!
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/drummingjeff88/Shed/20140807_162621_resized_zpsc18f9779.jpg...
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Forum: Other Improvements
07-31-14, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
The shed had to take a seat on the back burner...
The shed had to take a seat on the back burner for a few days, but I got a chance to continue today for a few hours. Finished the support joists and locked the frame into place on the concrete...
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Forum: Other Improvements
07-25-14, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
I was going to enlist the help of my gf for...
I was going to enlist the help of my gf for certain parts (like raising the built wall), but a few days ago she told me she wants to help build it. So a little help from the better half and away we...
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Forum: Other Improvements
07-25-14, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,148
Building a Shed...
Recently moved and needed some extra space, so we decided to add a shed.
Local code limits a shed to 120 sq. ft. without needing a permit.
Some plans for it our to add a small "closet" to put...
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Forum: Solar Power
07-25-14, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,619
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Forum: Solar Power
05-24-14, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,691
Micro controllers allow you flexibility in your...
Micro controllers allow you flexibility in your system. If you have times of extreme shade, you can install micro inverters to allow unshaded panels to work properly. They also allow you to control...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
05-24-14, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,614
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Forum: The Billiards Room
04-30-14, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,922
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Forum: Solar Power
04-29-14, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,193
You could try Civic Solar...
You could try Civic Solar (http://www.civicsolar.com/), but coming from an employee of a solar company, I have to recommend using a certified company, especially if you are looking to do a grid-tied...
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Forum: Solar Heating
04-16-14, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,023
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Forum: Solar Power
04-02-14, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,103
First, what is the new rate plan going to be?...
First, what is the new rate plan going to be? Here in PG&E territory, we have taxes and fees associated with our energy bill whether we have solar or not. So some people's bills are like $5, not for...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
03-21-14, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,994
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
03-02-14, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,994
Didn't notice the "heavy duty" and didn't know...
Didn't notice the "heavy duty" and didn't know they don't last as long. I, too, would be interested in the service life of a regular battery, however, I really just want to come up with a more...
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