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Fixing Crack in Poured Concrete Foundation
I have a crack in my poured concrete foundation that I want to fix. I searched the net but many of the suggestions were for an interior repair. The basement is finished at that point and I don't want...
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And one remained standing - earthquake resistant design
Pretty cool idea on how to deal with all of the shear forces and shaking.
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How to secure 2X2 interlocking foam mats to concrete
I have made a 16' X 16' mat out of those grey 2X2 interlocking foam mats as a platform fo my 14 foot round Intex pool. It is on my concrete patio in the backyard. So far it is working out great. The...
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throttle on craftsman lawnmower vascilates
I have a craftsman 21" lawn mower. (model 917.388510) Every year, I do minimal maintenance including draining the gas and oil, replace the spark-plug, cleaning the air filter and occasionally...
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Shopping cart craft
Add a cushion and you're good to go: http://thereifixedit.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/white-trash-repairs-not-a-kludge-this-looks-comfy.jpg
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Building an Upside-Down House
I want my house to be different. I want an upside-down house. Everyone puts light fixtures on the ceiling. I want to put mine on the floor. Is there any code about this? I'm also going to put doors...
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Did you give her a Mothers Day gift?
Did you give your computer MOTHERboard a Mothers Day gift? What did you give her?
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How to check out a fluorescent bulb?
My eight foot light is not working, and changing bulbs does not seem to help. How can I tell whether the problem is the bulbs or the ballast? Thanks
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Lawnmower buying time
OK guys, what do you think the best push mower is these days? My John Deere has given up after about 15+ years. The Kawasaki engine was great until today. Bad knock (started that last year) and it...
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Question on wiring a plug (not a socket)
Need to replace the plug on a battery charger due to someone breaking off the grounding prong, and am not absolutely certain on how to hook up the other two prongs. I know that black is hot and white...
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how do you measure window sizes for replacement windows?
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Diatomaceous earth versus Cellulose for pool filter (2023 Update)
Has anyone used the Cellulose replacement for Diatomaceous earth in their pool filter? Local pool store has bags of the stuff. Very light, supposedly cheaper and biodegradable.
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OT Wells Fargo bank comes up short
Wachovia was my bank and changed to Wells Fargo. Wachovia's bill pay was easy. If you wanted to add a payee you entered the phone number. The success rate was close to 100%. Wells Fargo has you enter...
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Building a fence - Nailer?
SWMBO wants a fence. Phase one is done - cutting down all of the pine trees that died over the winter. Phase two is done - SWMBO telling me I'm an idiot for not making the neighbor pay me for his...
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Driveway
I have a cracked concrete driveway. I wanted to replace the concrete with paver bricks. I found a brick yard selling old (dirty) bricks (with three holes) at 20 cents each. My question is would it be...
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