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Septic Tank Riser

My tank is a couple feet below grade and many decades old but still in excellent shape. I added a brush strainer and a...
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posted by djdieterle
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Engineered Hardwood and Water Spills

Does anyone have any info or comments about how resistant engineered hardwood is to water spills? I know it's very...
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posted by fake.e-mail
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by fake.e-mail

Bob Morrison

I know several here knew Bob Morrison from his posts in this ng. I realized recently that I hadn't heard from him i...
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posted by m.whiting
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by m.whiting

Older metal windows won't close

Hello All: Windows at my nephew's home won't close unless one pushes it with substantial force from outside. I...
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posted by deguza
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by deguza

Removing a 9' load bearing wall

I'd like to remove a load bearing internal wall by putting a beam in the attic and attaching it to the ceiling jois...
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posted by mda53226_at_yahoo_dot_com
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by mda53226_at_yahoo_dot_com

Discount Home Lighting Fixtures

Shop our warehouse and save! Variety of light fixtures available for both indoors and outdoors. Numerous decorative sty...
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posted by Admin
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by Admin

Hardie plank - installing on curved surface?

Is is OK to bend fiber cement and install on a curved surface like around a bow window? The Hardie site doesn't hav...
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posted by dejungle
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by dejungle

Need a plumber

Anyone know of a good plumber in Seattle area? I have a leak under my sink and don't want to be taken to the cleaner...
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posted by stevenwhite39[at]gmail[dot]com
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Need Plumber (Bellevue)

Looking for a plumber to repair toilet and bathtub in a Nea Zmirni apartment before I arrive at the end of August. If yo...
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posted by stevenwhite39[at]gmail[dot]com
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by stevenwhite39[at]gmail[dot]com

Need plumber & electrician

I have a friend in Bellevue who has just bought a great old craftsman house and is scheduled to move in a couple of wee...
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posted by stevenwhite39[at]gmail[dot]com
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by stevenwhite39[at]gmail[dot]com

You Light Up the Room - Wall Sconce

I could be describing that luscious blonde as she sashays across the room or that tanned muscular hunk as he enters the...
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posted by jtobiasz1206
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by jtobiasz1206

Hiding aggregate in concrete pour

I'm unable to find any information pertaining to "floating" concrete when it is poured into a form. My ultimate goa...
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posted by fourrings
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by fourrings

Adding Electrical To garage

I have a small 1.5 car detatched garage. I want to get some power into it via and underground line from my house. I wil...
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posted by yp
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by yp

recommendations for good flat roof sealcoat?

i have a flat roof with a torch-down rolled asphalt surface. it's been installed for 5+ years and i use that fibere...
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posted by wamanning
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by wamanning

IDP Interns and Architects - One Day Event

ARE YOU BLIND? How about in a wheelchair? Arthritic? Then how can you really know how to design a building for ALL peop...
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posted by conferenceroom
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by conferenceroom