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Screen door

Looking for a rigid aluminum frame screen door, for entry, with a large pet entry integral to that door. Found vinyl ve...
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posted by NONE
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Under tile electric heating cable/mat

I'm looking at installing under tile heating in a bathroom I'm building. The floor is concrete. What are some fa...
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posted by m.whiting
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32' x 34' addition

------------------------------------- Hello everyone. To help with climate concerns I am from Ont. Can. My wife and I a...
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posted by swhamill_at_msn_dot_com
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by swhamill_at_msn_dot_com

Digital thermostat

Basic homeowner question here so be gentle... I'm replacing the old murcury thermostat with a programmable digital...
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posted by none
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Insulation and venting

I'm to the point that I have to insulate on top and close the gables. I'm getting conflicting sides on where to...
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posted by bill
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by bill

PROBLEM SWEATING COPPER. WHAT AM I DOIN WRONG?

I am a general contractor but it has been years since I sweated copper. I cut the pipe with a pipe cutter tool. I clean...
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posted by tcconde
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by tcconde

Question on attic bathroom

Andy asks: I have built a room in the attic space and would like to add a sink and a urinal to it..... Is it acceptable...
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posted by andysharpe
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by andysharpe

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
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by djdieterle

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 18yrs 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 18yrs 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 18yrs 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 18yrs 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 18yrs 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 18yrs 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
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by stevenwhite39[at]gmail[dot]com