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 **Introduction** \\ **Introduction** \\
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-* Caution: This article is not professional advice. These are Royce Barber'​s notes on house renovation and forward-looking home technologies. \\ +* Caution: This article is not professional advice. These are Royce Barber'​s notes on house renovation and forward-looking home technologies.\\ 
-* This article is: Multipurpose house materials and design ideas. An ultra simple list of modern materials in a house in the USA. Practical articulate advice. This incomplete article will be updated gradually. \\+* This article is: Multipurpose house materials and design ideas. An ultra simple list of modern materials in a house in the USA. Practical articulate advice. This incomplete article will be updated gradually.\\
 * This article is not: Technical. Long winded.\\ * This article is not: Technical. Long winded.\\
-* This article focuses on: currently existing materials/​technologies. \\ +* This article focuses on: currently existing materials/​technologies.\\ 
-* A house should be: A home. Comfortable,​ affordable, expandable, upgradeable,​ recycled materials, integration into surrounding climate/​grounds (region/​climate specific), industrial, elegant, efficient, resellable, acoustics, aesthetics, safety, ergonomics, expandability,​ well planned out. \\ +* A house should be: A home. Comfortable,​ affordable, expandable, upgradeable,​ recycled materials, integration into surrounding climate/​grounds (region/​climate specific), industrial, elegant, efficient, resellable, acoustics, aesthetics, safety, ergonomics, expandability,​ well planned out.\\ 
-* A house should not be: Over your budget. Dangerous for children. A money hole. \\+* A house should not be: Over your budget. Dangerous for children. A money hole.\\
 * Similar Articles on RoyceBarber.Com:​ Multi Purpose Tools. CNC Machine. Resources/​Subscriptions.\\ * Similar Articles on RoyceBarber.Com:​ Multi Purpose Tools. CNC Machine. Resources/​Subscriptions.\\
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 **Royce'​s Dream House - Info to Sort** \\ **Royce'​s Dream House - Info to Sort** \\
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-* Space: Cavern-like great room, reminiscent of the Coarsegold house I lived in. Large crawl space if possible. \\ +* Space: Cavern-like great room, reminiscent of the Coarsegold house I lived in. Large crawl space if possible.\\ 
-* Low Cost Construction & Maintenance:​ Low construction complexity. Cube shape. Minimal windows. Extra insulation. \\ +* Low Cost Construction & Maintenance:​ Low construction complexity. Cube shape. Minimal windows. Extra insulation.\\ 
-* Designer Look: Clean crisp designer styling. Bright, clean building, with medium color floor which won't show stains as much as white. \\ +* Designer Look: Clean crisp designer styling. Bright, clean building, with medium color floor which won't show stains as much as white.\\ 
-* Bedrooms: Inviting, cozy, sound dampening. \\ +* Bedrooms: Inviting, cozy, sound dampening.\\ 
-* Efficient: Underfloor heating. Cieling fans to pump warm air downward. \\ +* Efficient: Underfloor heating. Cieling fans to pump warm air downward.\\ 
-* Roof: Gazibo has water collecting tank, to self-water the garden. Garden uses synthetic grass and real hedges. Mix of real/​synthetic plants. \\+* Roof: Gazibo has water collecting tank, to self-water the garden. Garden uses synthetic grass and real hedges. Mix of real/​synthetic plants.\\
 * Security/​Automation:​ All doors are steel with deadbolt. Mobile RC Camera Bot. Wifi.\\ * Security/​Automation:​ All doors are steel with deadbolt. Mobile RC Camera Bot. Wifi.\\
-* Electrical: Floor power plugs. \\ +* Electrical: Floor power plugs.\\ 
-* Entertainment:​ Roof garden. Wifi. Wall TV. Hot tub. \\ +* Entertainment:​ Roof garden. Wifi. Wall TV. Hot tub.\\ 
-* Materials: Metal roof. Steel frame. PegBoard garage walls. Possibly steel foundation rather than concrete. Minimal (if any) wood in frame. \\ +* Materials: Metal roof. Steel frame. PegBoard garage walls. Possibly steel foundation rather than concrete. Minimal (if any) wood in frame.\\ 
-* Industrial: Materials and appliances. Minimal carpeting. Minimal repair/​maintence/​care. Land has no pipes/​sprinklers. \\ +* Industrial: Materials and appliances. Minimal carpeting. Minimal repair/​maintence/​care. Land has no pipes/​sprinklers.\\ 
-* Exterior: No lawn. Natural land topography with added giant rocks. Plenty of random trees. Walking paths. \\ +* Exterior: No lawn. Natural land topography with added giant rocks. Plenty of random trees. Walking paths.\\ 
-* Dimensions: 14x14ft rooms. House is 4 rooms wide by 4 rooms long. 14ft x 4 rooms = House is 56 feet wide + wall thickness. So house is 64 by 64 feet. 8ft cielings with 2 stories is 8+8, + cieling thickness, so house is roughly 19ft tall. Square footage is lower floor and rooms + loft. \\+* Dimensions: 14x14ft rooms. House is 4 rooms wide by 4 rooms long. 14ft x 4 rooms = House is 56 feet wide + wall thickness. So house is 64 by 64 feet. 8ft cielings with 2 stories is 8+8, + cieling thickness, so house is roughly 19ft tall. Square footage is lower floor and rooms + loft.\\
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 **Basic House Parts** \\ **Basic House Parts** \\
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-* Exits: Windows. Doors. Fireplace. \\ +* Exits: Windows. Doors. Fireplace.\\ 
-* Frame: Steel beams. ​2x4 planks. \\ +* Frame: Steel beams. ​2×4 planks.\\ 
-* Wiring: Power. Internet. Phone. Satellite TV. Antenna TV. Cell phone extender antenna. \\ +* Wiring: Power. Internet. Phone. Satellite TV. Antenna TV. Cell phone extender antenna.\\ 
-* Major Appliances: Washing machine & dryer. Dish washer. Sink. Sink disposal. Trash compactor. Oven with stove range. Microwave. Computer workstation.Fridge &Spare fridge. Freezer (vertical or horizontal). \\ +* Major Appliances: Washing machine & dryer. Dish washer. Sink. Sink disposal. Trash compactor. Oven with stove range. Microwave. Computer workstation.Fridge &Spare fridge. Freezer (vertical or horizontal).\\ 
-* Minor Appliances: Blender. Toaster oven. Toaster. Chopper. Waffle grill. George Forman grill. Beater. \\ +* Minor Appliances: Blender. Toaster oven. Toaster. Chopper. Waffle grill. George Forman grill. Beater.\\ 
-* Water Heating: Instant On via Electricity. Instant On via Propane. Water heating tank. \\ +* Water Heating: Instant On via Electricity. Instant On via Propane. Water heating tank.\\ 
-* Climate Control: Fire Place. Wood Stove. Propane stove. \\ +* Climate Control: Fire Place. Wood Stove. Propane stove.\\ 
-* Natural Gas lines. \\ +* Natural Gas lines.\\ 
-* Propane Tank: Extremely popular. \\+* Propane Tank: Extremely popular.\\
 * Solar Power: Popular. Optional battery cells.\\ * Solar Power: Popular. Optional battery cells.\\
 * Wind Power: Rare.\\ * Wind Power: Rare.\\
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 **Popular Construction Tools** \\ **Popular Construction Tools** \\
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-* Table Saw. Chop Saw. Circular Saw. Tile Saw. Granite Saw. Reciprocating Saw. Nail Gun. Hammer. Crow bar. Chizzles. Power drill. Drill bits. Nails/​screws. Pneumatic (air) tools. Battery tools. \\+* Table Saw. Chop Saw. Circular Saw. Tile Saw. Granite Saw. Reciprocating Saw. Nail Gun. Hammer. Crow bar. Chizzles. Power drill. Drill bits. Nails/​screws. Pneumatic (air) tools. Battery tools.\\
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 **Windows** \\ **Windows** \\
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-* Double pane. Good energy rating. \\+* Double pane. Good energy rating.\\
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 * Portable electric upright oil heater.\\ * Portable electric upright oil heater.\\
 * Heat Pump.\\ * Heat Pump.\\
-* Cool Roof System: Reflects visable, infrared, and ultraviolet sunlight. Reducing heat transfer of the building. Usually a light color. Reduces need for air conditioning. \\+* Cool Roof System: Reflects visable, infrared, and ultraviolet sunlight. Reducing heat transfer of the building. Usually a light color. Reduces need for air conditioning.\\
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 **Appliances** \\ **Appliances** \\
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-* Water Heater: Tankless Propane (uses fire to heat water), Tankless Electric (zaps the water). \\ +* Water Heater: Tankless Propane (uses fire to heat water), Tankless Electric (zaps the water).\\ 
-* Induction Stove/​Range:​ 90% efficiency, saves electricity,​ cool to the touch, cooks fast. \\+* Induction Stove/​Range:​ 90% efficiency, saves electricity,​ cool to the touch, cooks fast.\\
 * H-VAC unit and tubing.\\ * H-VAC unit and tubing.\\
 * Major House Appliances: Stove, Fridge, Redundant Fridge or Freezer for garage, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Vertical Washer/​Dryer Combo, Hybrid Washer/​Dryer in One, Water heater, Generator, Air Compressor/​Tank.\\ * Major House Appliances: Stove, Fridge, Redundant Fridge or Freezer for garage, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Vertical Washer/​Dryer Combo, Hybrid Washer/​Dryer in One, Water heater, Generator, Air Compressor/​Tank.\\
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 **Automation / Security** \\ **Automation / Security** \\
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-* Basic cameras and remote internet viewer, window/door sensors, motion sensors, motion lights. \\+* Basic cameras and remote internet viewer, window/door sensors, motion sensors, motion lights.\\
 * HighRes 3D/​QTVR/​YouTube Walk-Through of house.\\ * HighRes 3D/​QTVR/​YouTube Walk-Through of house.\\
-* See "​Guesstimated Near-Future Technologies"​ section of this article. \\+* See "​Guesstimated Near-Future Technologies"​ section of this article.\\
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 * Steel\\ * Steel\\
 * Stick Frame\\ * Stick Frame\\
-* Trex(tm) Composite Boards\\ +* Trex™ Composite Boards\\ 
-* Outside balcony made of translucent Plexiglas floor/​railing. \\+* Outside balcony made of translucent Plexiglas floor/​railing.\\
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 * Living/​Great Room\\ * Living/​Great Room\\
 * Baths\\ * Baths\\
-* Basement Apartment \\+* Basement Apartment\\
 * Garage or Shop\\ * Garage or Shop\\
 * Laundry\\ * Laundry\\
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 **Foundation of a House** \\ **Foundation of a House** \\
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-* Concrete pad. \\+* Concrete pad.\\
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-* Steel frame, such as mobile houses or an RV. \\+* Steel frame, such as mobile houses or an RV.\\
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-* Raised concrete pillars, supporting your base boards. \\+* Raised concrete pillars, supporting your base boards.\\
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-* Raised steel pillars supporting your base boards. \\+* Raised steel pillars supporting your base boards.\\
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 **Septic & Drainage** \\ **Septic & Drainage** \\
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 **Water Well** \\ **Water Well** \\
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 **Sprinkler,​ Drip Line, and 1/4th Inch Irrigation Line** \\ **Sprinkler,​ Drip Line, and 1/4th Inch Irrigation Line** \\
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 **Power: Generator** \\ **Power: Generator** \\
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 **Electricity vs Propane vs Natural Gas vs Gas Generator** \\ **Electricity vs Propane vs Natural Gas vs Gas Generator** \\
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 **Handicapped Accessibility** \\ **Handicapped Accessibility** \\
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-* Wheel chair ramps. Self opening doors. Stair grips. \\+* Wheel chair ramps. Self opening doors. Stair grips.\\
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 **Garage Clutter** \\ **Garage Clutter** \\
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-* Organizational:​ Peg board. Shelving. Cubbies. Velcro. Magnets. \\ +* Organizational:​ Peg board. Shelving. Cubbies. Velcro. Magnets.\\ 
-* Tool boxes: \\ +* Tool boxes:\\ 
-* Tools: Shop vac. Air compressor. Gas generator. \\+* Tools: Shop vac. Air compressor. Gas generator.\\
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 **Choosing Land Location** \\ **Choosing Land Location** \\
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-* Near a school, stores you like, activities. \\+* Near a school, stores you like, activities.\\
 * Crime, traffic, noise, air plane noise, seasonal changes.\\ * Crime, traffic, noise, air plane noise, seasonal changes.\\
 * Commute time.\\ * Commute time.\\
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 **House Building Requirements** \\ **House Building Requirements** \\
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-* County Permits. \\ +* County Permits.\\ 
-* Leveling the ground for the foundation. \\ +* Leveling the ground for the foundation.\\ 
-* Driveway blading and paving. \\ +* Driveway blading and paving.\\ 
-* Land zoning. Residential,​ Commercial. \\+* Land zoning. Residential,​ Commercial.\\
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 **Finances, Home Ownership Maintenance** \\ **Finances, Home Ownership Maintenance** \\
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-* Monthly Bills: Water, Power, Propane or NaturalGas, Trash, Home Owners Association Fee, Television, Cable Internet, Food. \\+* Monthly Bills: Water, Power, Propane or NaturalGas, Trash, Home Owners Association Fee, Television, Cable Internet, Food.\\
 * Remodeling.\\ * Remodeling.\\
 * New Roof.\\ * New Roof.\\
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 **Ergonomics (Your Health)** \\ **Ergonomics (Your Health)** \\
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-* Sound-proof sleeping rooms: Dark, sound dampening walls around a bed and or hamock. Nature sounds. Cool breeze. \\+* Sound-proof sleeping rooms: Dark, sound dampening walls around a bed and or hamock. Nature sounds. Cool breeze.\\
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 **House Style/​Theme** \\ **House Style/​Theme** \\
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-* Era: Victorian, \\ +* Era: Victorian,​\\ 
-* Interior Designer: \\ +* Interior Designer:​\\ 
-* Kinds of dwellings: Apartment, Native American TP, Over-a-business living quarters, Mansion, Castle, Bomb Shelter, RV, Mobile Home Trailer, Manufactured (somewhat pre-built) Home, \\+* Kinds of dwellings: Apartment, Native American TP, Over-a-business living quarters, Mansion, Castle, Bomb Shelter, RV, Mobile Home Trailer, Manufactured (somewhat pre-built) Home,\\
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 **Worst Case Scenarios** \\ **Worst Case Scenarios** \\
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-* Crime: Poor home security. \\ +* Crime: Poor home security.\\ 
-* Family Relations: Divorce. Plans change. People change. \\ +* Family Relations: Divorce. Plans change. People change.\\ 
-* Natural Disasters: Flood. Hurricane. Land slide. Termites. Mold. Wind causing trees to fall. Rotting trees. Untreated deck rot. \\ +* Natural Disasters: Flood. Hurricane. Land slide. Termites. Mold. Wind causing trees to fall. Rotting trees. Untreated deck rot.\\ 
-* Financial Disasters: Home market value changes. Home foreclosed. Lost a job. Hospital bills. No insurance, or insurance rates change. \\ +* Financial Disasters: Home market value changes. Home foreclosed. Lost a job. Hospital bills. No insurance, or insurance rates change.\\ 
-* House problems: Structure not to code. Settling cracks. \\+* House problems: Structure not to code. Settling cracks.\\
 * County demands.\\ * County demands.\\
-* Financial: Foreclosure. \\+* Financial: Foreclosure.\\
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 * Industrial TV Projector. Satellite/​Cable/​Cellular Internet.\\ * Industrial TV Projector. Satellite/​Cable/​Cellular Internet.\\
-* Computer software for home design: 3D home designed. Blueprint software. Budget software. Internet blog of photos/​videos. \\+* Computer software for home design: 3D home designed. Blueprint software. Budget software. Internet blog of photos/​videos.\\
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 **Internet Links** \\ **Internet Links** \\
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-* Wikipedia list of construction articles: http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Category:​Construction\\ +* Wikipedia list of construction articles: ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Category:​Construction|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Category:​Construction]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia list of "Types of Appliances":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Kitchen_appliance#​Types_of_appliances\\ +* Wikipedia list of "Types of Appliances": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Kitchen_appliance#​Types_of_appliances|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Kitchen_appliance#​Types_of_appliances]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia list of "Home Automation":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Home_automation\\ +* Wikipedia list of "Home Automation": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Home_automation|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Home_automation]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia list of "​Domotics":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Domotics\\ +* Wikipedia list of "​Domotics": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Domotics|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Domotics]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia list of "​Domestic Technology":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Domestic_technology\\ +* Wikipedia list of "​Domestic Technology": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Domestic_technology|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Domestic_technology]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​House":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​House\\ +* Wikipedia about "​House": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​House|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​House]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Roof":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Roof\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Roof": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Roof|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Roof]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Carpet":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Carpet\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Carpet": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Carpet|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Carpet]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Drywall":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Drywall\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Drywall": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Drywall|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Drywall]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "Water Heater":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Water_heater\\ +* Wikipedia about "Water Heater": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Water_heater|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Water_heater]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "The Home Depot" hardware store: http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Home_depo\\ +* Wikipedia about "The Home Depot" hardware store: ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Home_depo|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Home_depo]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Lowes"​ hardware store: http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Lowes\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Lowes"​ hardware store: ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Lowes|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Lowes]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Sears"​ store: http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Sears\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Sears"​ store: ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Sears|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Sears]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Drill":​ http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Drill\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Drill": ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Drill|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Drill]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia about "​Harbor Freight Tools" hardware store: http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Harbor_Freight_Tools\\ +* Wikipedia about "​Harbor Freight Tools" hardware store: ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Harbor_Freight_Tools|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Harbor_Freight_Tools]]\\ 
-* Wikipedia list of "​Pneumatic Tools" (air tools): http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Pneumatic_tool\\+* Wikipedia list of "​Pneumatic Tools" (air tools): ​[[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Pneumatic_tool|http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Pneumatic_tool]]\\
 * Google Directory:​\\ * Google Directory:​\\
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 **Sources Cited** \\ **Sources Cited** \\
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-* To be determined. My work experience is mostly self taught. \\+* To be determined. My work experience is mostly self taught.\\
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