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Cooking with gas

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The new house has an electric stove (BOOOOO).  And since the new neighborhood does not have Nat Gas available, we are having a large propane tank installed so that we can replace the stove with a gas model.   To keep the tank out of view, upper management wants a view blocking wall added. Site selected Tank goes here Post goes here Block required masonry anchor Note the use of expanding foam instead of concrete. More info below. Post in and plumb.  I used a 2-part expanding foam instead of concrete.  Product detail - for those interested in such things. It was an interesting product and package.  The foam is something that has been used for years in other applications, This package contains enough for a single post, in an 8in diameter hole about 3 ft deep.  It is a heavy gauge plastic bag that has a sealed area dividing the 2 components.  You roll the bag from one end and the pressure pops the seal inside maki...