Inground Pool DIY?

I was just chillin in my plain back yard today thinking how sweet it would be to have a pool, first thought that came to my mind was a good sized above ground. Only problem with that is that where I live you have to have an inground or no pool. So I started thinking, barrow my dads backhoe for a few weeks, then have my nieghbor help with the concrete work. Seems pretty simple, my neighbor owns his own buisness and he specializes in pouring concrete.

Has anyone ever done there own inground pool and how much did it cost them. I don’t see how it could cost more than 3-4k if you do the digging and the concrete yourself.
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anyone have any experience v.infrared technology

with the flavorwave oven

the black and decker infrawave oven

or maybe the jetstream

all use a variation of infrared/convection technology. i tried googling some reviews and couldnt get anything concrete
I ordered a Panasonic infrared toaster oven from Amazon. It had like 75 positive reviews

have you tried it out yet? is it worth the price?
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Garage door install?

Looking to replace the non-insulated tin can that is on my house now. I have the time and will to replace the door myself. It’s a 16×7 basic door. How hard is this to DIY? Is it as easy as bolting the sections together, bolting the rollers in the track and adjusting the force control? Can I reuse the existing tracks and springs or should I get new?

Any helpful hints would be appreciated.

Thanks!!
Just get a complete kit with the correct track, rollers, and helper springs you’ll be way ahead in the long run, not to mention that you can complete it with one trip (or delivery from) the home improvement center.
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New Room has a buzzing noise. Help plz OT

So im moving in with some buddies, room is nice and all but it has the houses electrical controls in it and the unit makes a buzzing noise. I am a freak so this sorta minor stuff bugs me

what can I do to dampen the sound?

So im moving in with some buddies, room is nice and all but it has the houses electrical controls in it and the unit makes a buzzing noise. I am a freak so this sorta minor stuff bugs me
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Extra room..

I have an extra room in my new house, and I don’t know what to do with it. Room measures 10.5 x 12.5. Room is great because it has a closet, and double doors. Also has a normal sized window, and is featured at the front of the house.

Things I’ve considered:

1. Home Theater Room. Ruled this out because I’d rather ramp up the great room. We spend all our time in this room, and would rather enjoy quality home theater here. Budget was another concern.

2. Game Room. Haven’t quite ruled this out, but I’m limited due to size. Pool table is out (could MAYBE fit a 6ft table with 36" cues).
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Want to put in a flagstone patio..

I want to install a flagstone patio on the back of the house… in the planning stages now.

Has anyone done it? Input? Thoughts?
we just put abunch in our garden out front and it looks great

Pics?

Tips?

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What’s your favorite quote/passage/blurb from a novel/story/poem/whatever?

"She upset Billy simply by being his mother. She made him feel embarrassed and ungrateful and weak because she had gone to so much trouble to give him life, and to keep that life going, and Billy didn’t really like life at all."

-Kurt Vonnegut (rip ), Slaughterhouse Five

Though maybe not one of his more mind-blowing thoughts, I thought it expressed really well how some of us can feel when our parents care more about our well-being than we do ourselves. He wrote it so simply but brilliantly as he so often does.
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Luau Party Planning Help?

I plan on having an Open House party in the coming months. Its going to be a themed party, TV Land Luau! And I’m having trouble decideing on food. It needs to be simple buffet style, something thats not going to keep me in the kitchen/at the grill the entire duration of the party. I plan on having 25+ guests, anyone have any suggestions? I’ve got the decorations covered, just need food ideas.

Thanks
Gin
Grilled food is easy it won’t dirty up the kitchen and it’s good. Grill some pineapple maybe some chicken or burgers w/ your favorite sauce. Chop and serve on toothpics like mini kabobs.
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Buzzing noise on breaker update

Hey guys
so it seems like it is just one of the switches in the breaker that is making the buzzing noise. It is the switch that gives the power to the lightbulbs in 2/4 bedrooms in this house…

so is it something that needs an electrician? what is causing the buzzing? when it is switched off the buzzing goes away immedietly
you could probably remove and replace it yourself. get numbers off of it, go to your local home depot/lowes/menards, ask for that part and then for instructions on how to install it
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Vacation read

So in less than a week I will be taking an 8 hr drive down to the Outer Banks in NC with my family. I cannot wait to just relax and sit on my ass for an entire week. Having that said I always enjoy a good book while relaxing on the beach and thought I might get some interesting suggestions here. I’m open for anything. Your thoughts and opinions are appriciated.

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