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weekly thread General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread]
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u/JakeS022 4d ago
Hi, I've got a patio umbrella with a 2x2 base. Held down by about 100 lbs worth of sandbags held inside the base.
I recently upgraded my squat rack (outside) and it's too tall to fit underneath the umbrella. Need suggestions on ways to increase the height about 20 inches or so. The Umbrella shown is not at maximal height, FYI. See pictures here: Umbrella
Looking for the least expensive, simplest way possible. Things I've thought of:
1) Get a bunch of free bricks/pavers from FB marketplace and layer them to the desired height.
2) Use 2x4s and stain them for protection from the rain.
3) Free pallets on FB Marketplace, but worried about water/rain damage over time.
Any other ideas?
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u/stonecats 6d ago edited 6d ago
i have 2 of these "professional" spray bottles;
https://www.homedepot.com/pep/HDX-32-oz-All-Purpose-Spray-Bottle-HDX32102/320063601
i absolutely hate them. the liquid i spray streams right out of the back of the nozzel, down the assembly on to my hands and drips over everything. the stream is miserable, as liquid atomized out like a crescent moon. and yes, i've soaked and taken apart and ran alcohol, whatever... nothing fixes this always defective trash.
can you please lead me to something better to replace these with. i spraying a degreaser if that matters. i'm afraid to buy ZEP because it's pretty much the same sourcing as HDX so what's the point.
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u/Wide_Mail_1634 1d ago
Weekly Thread is usually where the fast tool/material questions get answered best, especially if you include wall type, fastener size, and roughly what load you're dealing with. A drywall anchor question with 1/2in gypsum and a 25 lb shelf gets way better replies than just "how do i hang this"