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    Replacing lights while replastering

    Yep.. get at least 2 more quotes. Luckily you are asking about this upfront. Sometime you contract a great price only to find change orders to be sky high. In this case I think they are charging you about $1800 for lights (40-50% markup) and $1k labor. And also try this on that...
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    Solar Cover Advice

    Another consideration for it rotting is where it's stored. If it's a shed , garage, or attic that gets really hot and no real ventilation, that bakes the cover. All these new plastics and polys don't do well once they lose their freshness and oxidize/Gas out. We happen to have an off-site...
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    What is in conduit - I can't pull old wire out

    Here is what i did that worked well for low voltage cable.. Dig to that 90 degree elbow.. drill two holes on top on each side of the connector. I did a half inch bit and use a light to see the cable. spray in a decent amount of a good lubricant. Then you may need a helper or two... start...
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    Need help - Deck pour - taking out the spacers?

    +1 with kimkats. Those rebar spacers will put the rebar nearer to midlevel of the deck height. Unless this is a thin pour of less than 2.5 inches.. you need the spacers
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    Pool steps heaving

    tough road for you to date. would you have any pics to post? that may help others to visualize your pool and issue. best of luck.
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    Outdoor Remote

    Something I have seen.. Our neighbors actually have taken their older iPhones/smart phones and iPads with a waterproof case and just use those as quick remotes and even internet and texts. Controls lighting, sound, tv, automatic sun shades, even locks the front door or closes garage remotely...