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Smoke test to find drywell outlet??

The plans of my house say there's a 500gal drywell somewhere (ambiguous) in the backyard where the dedicated washing ma...
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posted by millinghill
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by millinghill

Repair termite damaged band joist

Hi. Had a termite problem a few years back but solved it (leaky drain pipe near band joist and sill plate was providing...
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posted by millinghill
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by millinghill

Pocket door removal

I have pocket doors in two of my bathrooms. The bearings need lubrication badly. They squeak and do not move freely. Ho...
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posted by someone
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by someone

How to repair damaged game board

The hinges at both ends of the board are damaged. The worst end is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90278919@N00/7119...
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posted by Rebel1
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by Rebel1

Hardwood floor install questions

I am about to install new 3/4-inch solid hardwood flooring in a 2nd floor apartment -- a living room, 2 bedrooms, and 2...
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posted by TomR
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by TomR

Repairing A Hole In Wood Siding ?

Hi, Have the typical horiz. wood clapboards on house. Have noticed that one of them has about a 2 inch diameter all the...
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posted by rgsrose
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by rgsrose

How necessary is gravel under concrete?

I'm wanting to put a 20 foot concrete pad in front of my garage. Right now, the garage floor is concrete, but the drive...
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posted by tangerine3
21 comments posted 14yrs posted by tangerine3

RMC Vanguard

Anyone have experience with them good/bad? Getting ready to refinance at 3%!
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posted by gonjah.net
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by gonjah.net

Hanging sliding closet door(s) help?

I recently removed the sliding closet doors in all the bedrooms of a house I'm repainting. Because the doors were paint...
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posted by r.mariotti
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by r.mariotti

Maytag dishwasher suddenly stopped working

MDB9601 suddenly stopped working, and instead started humming loudly. When I open the door, a loud grinding noise can b...
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posted by licensedtoquill
17 comments posted 14yrs posted by licensedtoquill

Help! Electrical problem

My house is about 30 years old. The electrical outlets are 3 prong and the circuits are all on breakers. One of the cir...
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posted by J
27 comments posted 14yrs posted by J