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Let's look at some of the world's toughest jobs. Military. All military positions have their challenges, but demanding positions like mercenary and marine are among the toughest in the world. ... Healthcare worker. ... Oil rig worker. ... Alaskan crab fisherman. ... Cell tower climber. ... Iron and steel worker. ... Firefighter. ... Roofer. More items... •
How Much Weight Can Each Type of Hinge Hold? Let's start with the basics: a residential duty hinge can hold between 200 and 400 pounds. A...
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Converting a shed into a house or living space is something that a lot of people have done and it's totally possible. They are a great way to have...
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Global – The majority of us believe that our professions are the most challenging and stressful in the entire world. However, if you work a 9 to 5 job at a desk, you probably have it fairly good. Here, we examine some of the world’s most difficult and demanding occupations. Many people choose to pursue these physically and emotionally taxing careers because of the satisfaction they get from knowing they have improved society after finishing their jobs.
If you are replacing your garage door with a window, but all other walls to the garage remain as is, planning permission is not usually required....
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To find out which side of your fence/wall is your responsibility, you should start by looking at the deeds to your property. On modern properties,...
Read More »One of the most dangerous jobs in the world is tower climbing. Many risks are associated with this profession, according to Joe Poulin, a seasoned cell tower climber: “If you’re placing items up the tower and someone isn’t paying attention, they could crush your hand.” A tool or piece of equipment could also fall on your head if you’re on the ground. You might stumble. You might experience a lightning strike. There are numerous things that could go wrong.
To date, there's not a very big marketplace for tiny houses. In fact, you typically can't get an entry on the multiple listing service, or MLS, for...
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There is no need for ducting when installing Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cable. It can be buried directly in the ground with no further protection at...
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The good news is, corrosion of iron is preventable AND reversible. Using a rust converter paint on a rusting metal surface will stop the process of...
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Do shed bases need to be perfectly level? Yes – without a level base, your shed won't last long (see below). So while the ground beneath the base...
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