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Working with a scrapper
I love going to yard sales and garage sales, but what I really love is the flea market. Do you have flea markets in your area, or are they called something else? I went to something called a “swap meet” one time, and was surprised to find that it was basically just a flea market. […]
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Be careful with wire ties
My first day working with a construction crew was one of the hardest days of my life. It was followed by several more of the hardest days of my life. Listen, if you don’t need to work construction to pay the bills, I highly advise you to avoid it. This is the most strenuous and […]
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The best way to make a sound structure
If you never have to build anything yourself, you lack a certain perspective on the world. I used to be that way, and then I hit a financial rough patch, and there were a few years that I could not afford to hire an expert to do anything for me. If the ductwork needed to […]
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Construction supplies for an art project
Did you know that rebar is a valuable tool for sculptors? I never knew that until a few weeks ago, when I was contacted by an old friend of mine. Back in high school Connie and I were good friends, and sometimes even more than friends! But we were going to different places in life. […]