Best practices for setting up an accessible litter box cabinet that's easy to maintain for an elderly or disabled person?
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posted by amtho
on May 12, 2010 -
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Any options for buying a dance pole (stripper pole) at a brick and mortar store in Chicago?
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2010 -
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Is there a way to attach window boxes to a third story condo without creating a vector for water to get under the siding?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Apr 22, 2010 -
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We are having a detached garage built. I already chose a contractor. How do I make sure the work being done is up to code and correct?
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posted by NotSoSimple
on Apr 16, 2010 -
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Why would a new CVS have to keep only the word "pharmacy" covered during construction?
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posted by _Mona_
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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Building a new garage. It will include a dedicated space for brewing fabulous beer. Technical design and planning questions inside.
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posted by BrooksCooper
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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I'm looking for some referrals for a few good skilled trades-people in Portland, Oregon. I just bought my first home and I want to be prepared when issues come up (as they already have), so I'd like to find Metafilter's favorite roofers, plumbers, carpenters, general contractors, etc in the PDX metro area.
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posted by monkeystronghold
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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How do I use the internet to locate active construction sites?
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posted by Ys
on Feb 27, 2010 -
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Do you know any good books or websites on construction and remedial building techniques which might be considered 'achievable best practice' in developing countries and disaster zones, ideally using resources readily available in those areas?
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posted by carnival of animals
on Feb 21, 2010 -
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On the beach I visited in Cancun, there was a continuous construction project, and I'd like to know what they were doing/the process involved.
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posted by agregoli
on Feb 17, 2010 -
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How different are "wholesale" vs. "retail" construction cost estimates? Is there a reason that numbers are varying by 100%?
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posted by slidell
on Jan 26, 2010 -
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How Can I Calculate the Load Capacity of Some Existing Storage Lofts?
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posted by Danf
on Jan 22, 2010 -
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Free or cheap or scavenged or used building materials in the GVRD or BC. Where? How?
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posted by Meatbomb
on Jan 17, 2010 -
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Does anyone know where I can find stair nosing similar to
this:? It is for a commercial repair job.
Thanks!
posted by lake59
on Jan 7, 2010 -
7 answers
Set designers, cinematographers, hobbyists, LARP people, carpenters, welders, and geeks: I need tips and tricks for building a one-person "space shuttle" out of cheap materials. It's for an independent HD video sci-fi short, and I would like to build it myself. Budget is $600–$1500 for materials and in-store material cutting/processing.
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posted by Khazk
on Jan 5, 2010 -
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I am framing some non-load bearing walls in my basement. Due to a stupid mistake, I just completed an 8' section that is 1/4" to 1/2" too short.
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posted by probablysteve
on Jan 2, 2010 -
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I am looking for resources (preferably books) on how castles were built, say, why stairs are spiralled in one direction and not the other, or what are the pros&cons of circular towers vs. octagonal ones, or the considerations for putting internal and external defence rings, the height and thickness of walls, or the differences between how the castles were built in different countries, etc.
Thanks in advance!
posted by noztran
on Dec 2, 2009 -
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What is a good reference for learning to build a house? I need to get a basic grasp of things like building codes and best practices for electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, etc.
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posted by bengarland
on Nov 22, 2009 -
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Can anyone point me to a resource where I can learn construction industry-related lingo?
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posted by eliina
on Nov 22, 2009 -
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Please help me to find, and to understand Toronto's Construction and Parking By-Laws, and then how to have them enforced and upheld strictly, quickly, and legally in order to protect our rights, our property and our peace of mind.
I have been to the city's website, and have downloaded Chapter 363 Building Construction and Demolition and am trying to understand how to apply the information in it. I've Googled, and have written to the City Planner and our local Councillor's office for information and advice - but know from experience that their responses take days if not weeks and I see that we will sometimes need to immediately effect change. Jokingly mentioning to the construction workers "Please kind to your neighbours!" isn't working. I need to take Gladys Kravitzing to the next level.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2009 -
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Construction newbies would like to build a backyard ramada. We're thinking of an open structure, similar to an arbor. The plan is to use 4 4x4 posts set 8 feet apart. The roof will be a slatted top with a 1 foot overhang. Since this is termite country, I'd like to anchor the posts in a cement footing using a J-bolt.
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posted by TorontoSandy
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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We want to add a wood stove to my wife's studio, currently under construction. Is outside combustion air a must or a maybe?
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posted by ulotrichous
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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Engineers, construction workers, and lawyers: How can I find out what the specific site safety requirements and statutes are for an under-construction commercial urban development site? Specifically, I'm looking to find out more about site-safety requirements in the city of St. Louis, Mo.
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posted by limeonaire
on Sep 20, 2009 -
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I was watching my old Sopranos DVDs last night and a question came up. When Tony's crew show up at a construction site and just sit around in lawn chairs eating donuts...what the the heck are they really doing and why?
posted by punkfloyd
on Jul 7, 2009 -
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So a friend of mine locked his bike to a city-provided bike post... he came back and the city (Toronto) had torn up the entire sidewalk for 2 blocks, including where he had locked his bike. The workers tossed the bikes aside, some still locked to the posts, but some of the posts broken in two thereby freeing up the bikes. His bike was gone. There was no indication from the city that they were going to do this (signs not to lock your bike, etc.). Police have been called but consider it a "stolen bike" issue... now what? Photos and more inside.
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posted by You Should See the Other Guy
on Jul 1, 2009 -
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At the moment, if one wants to drive westward through Pennsylvania, is it a better bet to take I-80 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-70/76) through the state? What's the construction like on those two routes?
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posted by Chanther
on Jun 12, 2009 -
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I was recently delighted to learn that my 3-year-old nephew shares my profound fascination with construction cranes. Can you recommend a sturdy yet functional toy crane?
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posted by halogen
on Jun 1, 2009 -
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BRICKLAYING. I need to learn all about how to lay brick; the classic/historical patterns; esp. in the US.; techniques; thin mortar joints; different types of bricks. European precedents.
posted by ebesan
on May 23, 2009 -
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Are the lowered speed limits enforced after a construction job is finished? Read on for a better explanation.
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posted by ascetic
on May 20, 2009 -
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Is there an architect or graphic designer in the house? I need line/blue print style images of windows and doors for art pieces I am designing. Please help!
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posted by Ponderance
on May 14, 2009 -
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