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finishing a north-facing garage door

I've really learned a lot about wood finishes lately, in particular in restoring them. I thank all for comments. Sometimes I don't show the proper respect of following up until an issue is resol... continue

Weird stuff -- update -- (was Electronic Kenmore refrigerator not working, ...

Things are getting weirder and weirder. My original post is at the bottom. I have received the replacement relay and capacitor today. Installed them (it was a 2 minute job). Plugged in the fridge. ... continue

Edger battery

I have this trimmer/edger which here in the east is most likely going to be utilized for the Summer only. In the remaining 10 months, what happens by non usage with the rechargeable battery? The comp... continue

retaining wall

i am planning on building a retaining wall using 4x4 PT lumber. since some of the wood will be in contact with soil i'm thinking of applying some roof cement to the wood that will be touching dirt ... continue

Origin of Home Depot

Yes, I know many, if not most of us are not fond of Home Despot for reasons not to go into here. But I ran across an interesting article about how the place got started -- a tribute to a smart, hard... continue

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Converting a garage into an in-law apartment.

I've talked to the local zoning board and it looks like I can legally convert the attached garage and storage area on my rental property into a one bedroom in-law apartment. My next step is to get a... continue

How to re-light the pilot light on gas stove?

When I noticed the smell of gas, I discovered that the pilot light on the Hotpoint gas stove was apparently out. (Normally, when I turn on one of the burners, it lights. This time, it didn't light, ... continue

Vinyl Siding Thickness Does it Matter?

I am doing the installation myself. Using Owens Corning. Is there any advantage to using a .044 verses .042 on traditional double four? Will the installation be better? Will it last longer? Doesn... continue

Sand Pool Filter Recomendations?

Can someone recommend a Sand Pool filter? I have a 15,000 or so gallon pool. I Currently have a Nautilus NS48 DE filter that pretty old and a Pain to Clean. The Fins need replacing and at this po... continue

Parts source for Automatic Doorman garage door opener?

The drive belt in my Automatic Doorman Model 455 has broken. I've googled around a bunch, but Automatic Doorman apparently does not exist anymore, and I haven't found any reference to it being pur... continue