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Many sincere thanks to all Veterans and current service personnel. I appreciate every bit of the Freedom and Liberty you protect. r

Nice muscle cars. My wife almost always disliked the toys I brought home. r

I agree with Tim. All depends on what's on the wall but I'd try 20cents and see how the numbers work out against the time and costs. r

ok, what's the difference? 4ozs of anti freeze will FILL my ts2021 and comes out the pres tap with the little fitting thingy I posted... why will rv/marine be better? r

I think I'd wait at least 30 days... r

I really think the Pressure Pros are on to something here. We've got killer bees, zebra mussels, star thistles, and a really long list of invaders including the english sparrow. US Customs quickly admits they only inspect something like 5% of incoming containers, and they are looking for something they already know about. Probably drugs or counterfeit nikes. If immigration can't stop holes in our borders, cdc let aids into the country, who inspects lumber? Dept of agriculture???? I'm sure they all want more funding. Forestry could not stop pine pitch canker here in CA.. And now we have lead in toys. Who's to say an imported mold on pretty deckwood is well under control in it's own environment, but grows like wildfire when it gets to our climate zone. Point being, no one knows what it is, until someone like Ken who deals with specialty wood frequently, raises the hue & cry. I've read of microscopic bugs that seem to live happily in straight bleach used to clean petri dishes... and no one thought that could happen. We all know penicillin resistant bacteria exist. I recall a few years back when scares of contagion traveled around the country... I was quite happy living in a 2 horse town, with little outside contact, known historically as the "protected valley." So ...The guy I worked for says, "My ex-wife is flying in from Ramstein tomorrow, you go pick her up at LAX in the morning." I think it was about the time Bruce and Brad came out with that 12 monkeys movie... I sure hope Ken keeps up the good work ! r

Sry to see that... I busted a couple trucks before. EZ to do. Big things can break quite easily. Funny how it happens in slow motion, almost frame by frame Jobsites & property managers here in CA all want 2mil aggregate liability... I swear I'll never turn in a claim, but never know what will happen tomorrow. Its only another 90/month... r

I would have busted out all those balusters if they had been in bad shape, group cut. them after pre-painting stock, and t/u after installing. r

It seems like most of the calls I get most recently are cost conscious in the extreme... and work is very slow. Seems like the general consensus is somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4 for a partial job... I'm considering a flat rate for the service call that will give the client an hour, and going to a half day and full day rate, from there. ...Just had a silly situation pop up over price per sq ft... Potential client is simply not considering hazards of ladder work, fuel and transport costs, expendible incidentals, and repeat trips required for the project. r

Wow, you got me on that quote from the past economy post... I was looking all through the thread to see where I might have said something disparaging about "Newlook Carlos" and I just couldn't find anything... Then it dawned on me... Yep, the light clicks on once and a while... It was in reference to Carlos Castaneda, the pseudo shaman. I guess Rod has somewhat of an esoteric view towards the big picture that I was in disagreement with. Now that it's Nov 4, 07 and the economic situation is peachy, perhaps I could review my view of the general situation... Oops! From reading web news presentations, it almost looks as though things are beginning to snowball ! Maybe I should stop reading news articles and just go fishing. r

Very, very few trick or treaters this year. And now that I think of it, didn't see many costumes and masks around town, during the day, either... r

I was always promised a box of rocks, but it never happened... r

You're gonna do good! Short and sweet. All info in one line! r

Need suggestions for removing odor from a 1200sqft house so I can remodel the interior. Many cats, many years. Worst I ever smelled. It is, stunning. Carpeting loong gone. subfloor only. Thinking about PW the whole interior before sealing all walls, ceiling, and floors. What chems would help? Will apply enzymes after. Open to any suggestions, other than a torch! r

I've picked up some new construction work... Mostly they want concrete flatwork blasted off, but there could be masonry cleaning, or in my case...pigeons LOVE the new buildings! All work comes from the jobsite superintendent. Motor right on in, find his job trailer, and ask what he needs done! They usually have their BMP's in order, so you don't need to be too concerned over recovery and runoff. r

James, I applied a linseed oil based product to the HD Veranda product and tossed them out back at the woodpile a couple months ago. Except for rain the last couple days, it's been hot and dry for the most part. Probably to soon to see how it holds up, and they will get no wear. r

BTW, No one seems to be posting in the gallery. Whazzup? r

Great Carlos! Wish I was there!!!! r

Wow! This is like Rod Serling's Twi-light Zone... As this thread popped up, I had a client ask me to employ wood densifier to some dry-rotted framing members. Apparently structural stuff supporting a door frame! I've seen it applied before, many years ago when doing termite work. Just can't believe someone would actually ask for it on a key structural component... r

I don't know Kevin. In a past life I did a lot of carpentry, but very little, anymore. People feel you must be specialized, in my experience. They ask me that, directly. I frequently reply, "residential service," or "customer satisfaction." ...Oh boy! Radio news flash has just said FEMA has brought in grief counselors for the unfortunate folks here in the land of big smoke. At least there are a large number ofhomes on the market for these people to take over! ...A very real credit to enforcement people that there have so far been so few fatalities involved in this maelstrom... r

Hello K, Congratulations on your new home! I once lived in Ohio, and can only recall it was very nice there. Since you have an unknown situation with your deck, I would advise you engage one of the deck restoration fellows in your area with a good reputation and allow him to restore/refurbish your deck. Once that being done, you may find it enjoyable to do some of the maintenance and upkeep on the deck, yourself! It's my thought, and experience, that you cannot fool Mother Nature. There is really no substitute for the warm depth and subtle homey qualities of a nice wooden deck attached to your home, where you can enjoy many hours with your family. The price to be paid for this wonderful attribute is periodic maintenance. If concrete, steel, or plastic were desired, well, they ARE available! r

Kevin, I think the molecular difference between wood and concrete is of such consequence that it is not a valid comparison. But let me re-read your posts, and check your links first... I just don't think Scotty is doing platinum replacement of cellulose structure in the transporter anymore. But I could be wrong! r

...and now I've noticed the smaller mullion in the center of the bottom panel... What was he thinking??? Doug fir, huh? I think a board foot of it should be sufficient for testing purposes. Where we gonna cut it out? r OK, I see it now... a different tone of wood was pieced in for 1 side of the mullion...

Ha! $500 a week fine! Gotta love those HOA/POA's !!! Here, front yard is done by the builder. Back yard varies... some must be run by an architectural review committee for approval, others, well, they drive a stake in for the dog chain. Have you seen where someone is PAINTING front yards green because of drought? r

It sure looks like a fast growing soft tree... That guy was a good carpenter. If he's still around, he should be easy to find. r