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side by side doors? one angled.

Kind of a unique set of doorways here that. Looking to put some doors in. Contractor wants to use split jamb doors, but...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by wfg97079.a468b28
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by wfg97079.a468b28

IKO Roofing Shingles

Anyone have experience with these shingles? http://www.iko.com/roofing_shingles_waterproofing_insulation.html The secon...
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posted by Rebel1
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by Rebel1

Finish nailer recommendation

Looking to back burner my dewalt D51256 16 ga. straight finish nailer. It's got to the point it needs some work (which...
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posted by ichasetrains
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by ichasetrains

Bench saw

I have 7" bench saw with miter blades will sell cheep. most sell because I am moving this not ship item it needs to be p...
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posted by t.seput
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by t.seput

Source for roll out shelf?

Need a robust, low profile slide out shelf for a closet shelf to hold something heavy. Need to gain top access after it...
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posted by robert.a.macy
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by robert.a.macy

3 in 1 Oil (stinks) (2025 Update)

What exactly is 3 in 1 Oil anyhow? It appears to be just a very thin oil. What is the weight of this oil? (such as 10w...
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by fred.flintstone
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by fred.flintstone

Opening Cabinet of GE Washer WHRE5550K1WW

Anyone know how to get the front door off of this cabinet? Looks like = you just pop it open from the top and lean it o...
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posted by guvbob2003
19 comments posted 14yrs posted by guvbob2003

What should I know about concrete ceilings?

We are in the process of purchasing a 1987 condo in the panhandle of Florida. It is going to be a complete remodel... e...
33 comments posted 14yrs
posted by InsaneDIY.a44e549
33 comments posted 14yrs posted by InsaneDIY.a44e549

Telephone poles

My buddy and I went and picked up 18 telephone poles yesterday for some projects. I have heard that these are tough on...
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posted by steveb
17 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb

Need help with grounding rod, please.

I have a piece of rebar, 36" long, 1"dia. that I want to use as a grounding rod for an electrical fence. This rod has a...
51 comments posted 14yrs
posted by limeylew
51 comments posted 14yrs posted by limeylew

What does hz/ph mean?

Examining an evaporative cooler, I saw the following: HZ/PH 60/1 Does anyone know what that means? It is on the plate th...
45 comments posted 14yrs
posted by steveb
45 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb

door jamb question

Refer to these pics in the URL below and in particular where the tape is near the bottom of the door jamb. Can I just s...
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posted by noemailaddress
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

HONEYWELL VISION PRO 8000 BATTERY CHANGE

The batteries in my Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 are weak and the low battery warning is flashing. When I change them (3-A...
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posted by solidgoldZZZ
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by solidgoldZZZ

Rust remover?

The lid of my top-loader washing machine shows rust in a small area (the edge of the inside rim). If allowed to continu...
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posted by someone
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by someone

OT: When you have a REALLY fast fastball...

"What would happen if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90% the speed of light?" http://whatif.xkcd.com/1/ Spoiler...
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posted by heybub
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub