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Rewards of DIY repairs.....

Son has old gas clothes dryer that came with the house. Squeek and rattle, but it works and lives in the basement. He s...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by norminn
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by norminn

Blood coming out of my stereo speakers

My computer sound is connected to my stereo system. I downloaded some sound effects. One of them was a gunshot sound. R...
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posted by daisymae
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by daisymae

Choosing a Replacement Toilet

My wife and I are having tile installed and while we're at it, decided to replace the toilet and vanity. It seems to me...
18 comments posted 14yrs
posted by bobneworleans
18 comments posted 14yrs posted by bobneworleans

where to get a drywall 'nail locator'?

All I need is a simple nail finder/locator for finding the nails in the drywall. I KNOW where the studs are, but need t...
40 comments posted 14yrs
posted by robert.a.macy
40 comments posted 14yrs posted by robert.a.macy

Painting

I used to buy all my paint at a small private company that has gone out of business. I bought something that was called...
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posted by Dorot29701
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by Dorot29701

"hard start" on AC

I had my A.C./heat pump serviced today. The tech is suggesting adding something called a "hard start" to the compressor...
34 comments posted 14yrs
posted by richgr
34 comments posted 14yrs posted by richgr

Rain, rain go away. Water in basement

I have some water seeping into my basement. It didn't used to bother me but we finally finished one section of the base...
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posted by cln.lgr
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by cln.lgr

Remember to plan ahead

You guys will like this: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/close-shave-as-mythbusters-cannonball-stun...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Garbage Disposal with a Septic Tank

My wife and I and 2 (now left the nest) children have lived in this house for 46 years. City water, septic tank and lea...
30 comments posted 14yrs
posted by hrhofmann
30 comments posted 14yrs posted by hrhofmann

Heater Sizing

I have a room in my pole barn that I am building for my man cave. It is 14 x 20. I have R19 insulation in the walls and...
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posted by roanin2009
21 comments posted 14yrs posted by roanin2009

moen kitchen/bathroom faucet cartidges

I've got a couple of these cartridges still sealed in packaging. Is there a shelf live for these unopened new cartridges...
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posted by noemailaddress
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

How to set Frigidaire dryer "timed dry" cycle.

Really I've had this Frigidaire affinity [AGQ6000ES] dryer for 5 years & this is the first time I've wanted to use the...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by elbrecht
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by elbrecht