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Florida King Peach....I'm impressed now, but what about late freezes? - I posted, in another thread, photos of nine fruit trees I planted this spring. In this thread I want to share how one tree in particular is... Read More
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Planning an Orchard - I have 40 acres in Central East Texas, Zone 8a. I have a young pear tree in my yard that is doing well and I want to add peaches, plums, an... Read More
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Ways to Vent a Garage Ceiling....Tastefully? - I'm nearing the end of a garage build and I am now at the point I need to make a decision on how I will vent the closed attic space down int... Read More
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Lumber Grades - Is this New? - I'm trying to compare pricing for wall studs for a new garage build and am encountering some terminology/lumber grade blending I'm not used ... Read More
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Wood heater chimney/stovepipe brands - I'm installing a used Lennox wood heater in a cathedral ceiling room and will probably do a thru-wall installation rather than going through... Read More
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Hearth for wood stove - I'm in the middle of building a hearth for a wood stove. The home is pier and beam and I am comfortable with the floor support. There are... Read More
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Wood Heater Hearth/Backer - I plan to install a wood burning heater in the den of my home. I am on pier and beam so I can't go crazy with weight but the support should... Read More
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Why would anyone use tile and grout in a shower?? - To keep from hijacking someone else's thread, I'm extracting a comment and asking for input and discussion of this concept...and hopefully s... Read More
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Venting Plumbing for Remodel - Upside down P-Traps Possible? - I'm renovating a home that never had plumbing installed....an incomplete build if you will...and repurposing some of the rooms that weren't ... Read More
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Crazy BR Vanity Prices! - I was in Lowes yesterday and saw two 48" vanities (base only I think) for right at a grand each. Looking at online prices, I see quite... Read More
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