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Retrieving screwdriver from toilet drain pipe?

Yes, I'm a dumbass. This has become quite apparent, so there's no need to remind me. Long story short, I droppe...
64 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sumbum29
64 comments posted 19yrs posted by sumbum29

What is best option to fix leaky basement

I have a small home with a basement that is 40 by 24 feet. The basement leaks at the place where the concrete walls int...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by DaileyJohn.20.decij
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by DaileyJohn.20.decij

Tankless Hot Water Heaters

My plans are to specify a (Gas) Tankless Hot Water Heater in our new home for my wife and myself. I'm thinking abou...
70 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kw4z
70 comments posted 19yrs posted by kw4z

Eliminating or repairing Drywall cracks

We plan on selling our current home in a year or so and upon doing inspections to find possible flaws or common problem...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kw4z
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by kw4z

Help with estimate?

I've been asked to add a shower to a half bath in a business. The toilet, sink, and shower will share the same wall...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by incognito
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by incognito

Home Depot - Potential Good News

Today, Bob Nardelli, their CEO, got fired. Maybe the new guy can turn the place around blog link to more info about Bob...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rkazanjy
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by rkazanjy

Clear Span Query

All new construction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A 4 wall loft built into a 30x50 shop. (all wood framed utilizin...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by deckert
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by deckert

3/8" solid oak flooring?

Anyone have any experience with 3/8" solid oak flooring? We're thinking about using it for our formal dining room....
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by linux4all
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by linux4all

Putting tile on ceiling

I recently installed a range hood and my wife would like for me to put tiles under the hood. Can anyone tell me how to...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by <doccook
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by <doccook

Carport Beam Loading Questions

I&#39;m getting ready to have a carport added to our home. One end will be perpendicular to the house and tied into the...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by La-bob
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by La-bob

How control landscape lights for day/night ?

I have a low voltage landscape lighting system, powered by a transformer that doesn&#39;t have day/light options. I wou...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by no one
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by no one

Radiant Heat - Boiler Working Overtime?

Folks, We have a 1200 sq ft full basement that we&#39;re heating via radiant heat. There are 4 runs of Pex. We&#39;re v...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by furry
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by furry

Cob Building

Any cobbers on these groups? It&#39;s wind resistant, energy efficient, insect-proof, fireproof, and made from natural m...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pricekatrina
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by pricekatrina

Need Advice

I am in the progress of purchasing a lot in Los Angeles County, right on the border line between LA and Kern County. I...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ZohrabyanH
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by ZohrabyanH