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michael replied to the topic What tools are you using everyday? What is in your bags / pouches ? in the forum Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Hand Tools and All Things Tools 7 years, 11 months ago
Can not get through any day without my 18v drill driver, it is number 1 with me !!!
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michael commented on the post, The Balcony — Maybe More People Can Have One 7 years, 11 months ago
Love this window/balcony wish I had a place for it in my house ! I would deff use this any chance I get very original and a little off … just like me
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michael commented on the post, Building Soffits The Easy Way 7 years, 11 months ago
I like the look of the bi-level basement ceiling ,practical and artistic !
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michael replied to the topic 2wd in the Winter in the forum Woodworking/Carpentry 7 years, 11 months ago
Cool set up ! In Buffalo I would not be without 4X4 never know what your going to get hit with ; And the cabin is a mile up on a 45 degree pitch, 4 wheel keeps a loaded truck more stable if u slide you go 40 feet […]
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michael replied to the topic SharkBite Connector Failures in the forum Plumbing 7 years, 11 months ago
the old bread trick ….. tried it once 23 yrs ago clogged every faucet in the house ! LOL
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michael replied to the topic how do you clean your blades in the forum General Saw Blades and Other Accessories 7 years, 11 months ago
How do handle the 100% increase in phone calls when we are told there is a 4 day storm coming ? we are to have heavy rain, sleet, hail and snow on and off for the next four days with 50-60 mph winds. I have so […]
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michael replied to the topic covering a radiator in the forum Woodworking/Carpentry 7 years, 12 months ago
I got some pieces of marble out of a demo a few years back and when my brother bought a house with rad’s I cut them to cover the tops and he uses them for plants . they make nice plant holders LOL
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michael replied to the topic Walkway Snow Melting in the forum Concrete/Masonry 7 years, 12 months ago
You forgot some of the problems with salting : Kills plantings, can make dogs pads bleed,can kill dogs if they have salt on them and they ingest any by licking, eats away at the soles of shoes/boots, and gets […]
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michael replied to the topic What's Your Work Truck? in the forum Woodworking/Carpentry 8 years ago
I drive a 4 door dodge ran with a 6′ bed and a tonneau ; and have a 10′ trailer. The tailgate is 2 1/2′ tailgate so I have extra support for 10 & 12 footers. Most of the tools are in the trailer which also has a […]
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michael replied to the topic Framing Energy Efficient Corners in the forum Woodworking/Carpentry 8 years ago
Always solid corners for the strength !
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michael replied to the topic Habitat For Humanity Re-Store in the forum Talk Around the Job Site 8 years ago
I go to the restore in Buffalo ,mostly to donate fixtures I have replaced. It is really a matter of timing I have gotten some great finds even new in box ! But most times there is nothing I could/would use ; the […]
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michael replied to the topic Let's Talk Wire Nuts in the forum Electrical 8 years ago
I use 3M cause they have a plant here w/a store & they are cheap. I like the wing as they are easier to use,for interior use I only tape things that move or vibrate such as a ceiling fan . Also gotta love push […]
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michael replied to the topic Romex or not? in the forum Electrical 8 years ago
Romex is the norm here as well, it is easier to work with . when called for I prefer EMT to armoured cable (BX) as I find armoured a pain in the butt.
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michael commented on the post, Connecting Emergency Home Generators 8 years ago
We have had more high wind alerts here in the past two years than we have had in the previous 10 added together ! In one severe storm the city of Buffalo lost over 30% of it’s trees . these storms have knocked […]
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michael replied to the topic Winter Sucks! in the forum All Other Trades 8 years ago
Man we had -20 + wind chills today , being outside is usually my faveorite place to be , but not today after 3 hours my fingers wouldn’t work anymore . Felt like I’m getting to old for this . This is the coldest […]
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michael became a registered member 8 years, 1 month ago