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Q. Plans for a freestanding deck call for new piers about 2 feet from the house foundation. Is it necessary to dig down to the bottom of the house's footing to reach undisturbed soil, or would the dirt around the foundation of a 60-year-old house be compacted enough to be con sidered undisturbed -...
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Q: We're building a home on a site with difficult access, and we need to remove a lot of boulders without using heavy equipment. Is there a way to break the boulders into smaller chunks without having to deal with dynamite and the associated permitting?
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Ownership can reduce your dependence on subs and create new sources of revenue, but be sure to consider all the costs.
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From the aisles of the National Hardware Show, these pro-duty tools may answer the needs of your production team.
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Rebar chairs, laminated glass, high-performance paint stripper, spaceage carpenter pen, mini skid steer loader, more
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Tools you want your employees to own
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Ergonomic file handle, LED flashlight, super ceiling fan, more
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40-pound demolition hammers
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JLC ’s We ran a group of eight cordless reciprocating saws through some tough testing — and generally liked what we found: more power and longer run-times than expected.
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Recycled underlayment; guard against tannin bleeding; stronger lattice; composite fencing; jamb extensions; more