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Need chain for chain hoist.....

I bought a ratcheting chain hoise at an auction, which works, but came without the chain. The chain is supposed to ente...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by tangerine3
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by tangerine3

Sawsall Blade types for Wall Removal

Trying to cut away large sections of walls to be removed, which are plastered with lath and plaster (not sheetrock). Th...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by tangerine3
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by tangerine3

Lawn Mower

Looking for informed opinions on Troy Bilt lawn mowers. Have the opportunity to purchase a couple of different models o...
43 comments posted 14yrs
posted by donchesley
43 comments posted 14yrs posted by donchesley

The electrical savings begin...

I finished converting one breaker box of a duplex into a sub-panel and had the power company disconnect the power to th...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

air conditioner in attic

I went to look at a house that had an inspection done on it and I got hold of the inspection report too. The report men...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by noemailaddress
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

Chimney: B-vent on top of masonry possible?

I decided to start a new thread for this question. I had originally posted questions about this chimney on 4/7/2012 usi...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by TomR
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by TomR

What causes warped entry door?

This house had a double wooden entry door, each door being about 40" wide. One is rarely used; the other is for everyda...
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posted by Rebel1
22 comments posted 14yrs posted by Rebel1

What is this???

I saw this on a house..... http://s456.photobucket.com/albums/qq285/doug23314/Public/ This house has an underground wat...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by noemailaddress
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

Ridge Vent or Box Vents - An Update

For those that don't recall the original thread, I had a roofing contractor tell me that my 6" soffits were too narrow...
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by DerbyDad03
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by DerbyDad03

OT: Next year's NRA convention

Will be in Houston, April 26th - 28th. Last time the convention was in Houston, I approached R. Lee Ermey* from the rea...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

OT| Important photo!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/405085_3458163585321_1607823798_2842736_1730351367_n.jpg ;)
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by gonjah.net
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by gonjah.net

An actual on topic question (electrical)

Just got done changing out a GFI outlet on the box next to my pool. It looks like everything is working okay, but the c...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by kurtullman
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by kurtullman

Toolbox comparison tests

Spoiler: Dewalt & Husky tied for first place. Kobalt came in last.
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

"Check Bulb" Warning Light

Just like those "Check Engine" warning lights in your car, the new CFL lightbulbs produced beginning April 1, 2012 come...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by tangerine3
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by tangerine3

Where to find thin strips of stainless

I'm looking for thin pieces of stainless steel for making custom calipers. Kind of like these: http://www.quantumbalanc...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Chris
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by Chris