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Installing a grab bar in a tub surround

I need to install a grab bar in a plastic tub surround. The surround is about seven millimeters (0.2756 inches) thick....
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posted by neutrino1
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by neutrino1

How to cut Silestone counter top

Were putting in a new stove... My now counter top were my drop in stove went measures 28" The stove is 31" at the very...
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posted by rave
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by rave

repairing plaster walls

I am seeking some help . . . several years ago I saw this show on repairing old plaster walls . .. the items were some...
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posted by gusman_2159
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by gusman_2159

Propane Bottle Caps?

After having two camp-stove type propane bottles develop audible leaks in the valves I am wondering if it is possible t...
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posted by galt_57
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by galt_57

Help, removing a wall mount TV

Bought this house and we included the wall mounted TV (~19") in the bedroom as part of the offer to purchase. I purchas...
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posted by joejak
58 comments posted 14yrs posted by joejak

Fiberglass or asbestos?

I opened up a defective hotplate and found a bunch of cotton-like insulation material inside. I put them into a plastic...
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posted by nospam
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by nospam

Shower Rod Problem - Help Please

Three years ago I had the bathroom done over and the man who laid the tile hung the new shower curtain rod. I got one o...
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posted by Dorot29701
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by Dorot29701

Whirlpool Duet Washing Machine Door Lock Issue

Ok...so I my whirlpool duet washer is driving me crazy! It will not unlock the door. What do you suggest?
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posted by tori.andrews
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by tori.andrews

What are the clamps for Triplex called

I need to tighten a section of overhead Triplex cable. I used to have a clamp that went on the cable to which I attache...
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posted by generic.homeowner
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by generic.homeowner

Need plumbing push on-off supply valve help

http://s1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb360/shelf1/ The above pix shows a similar water supply valve under my kitchen sin...
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posted by shellyf_DELETE_
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by shellyf_DELETE_

Somewhat OT....x10 system

Though, not a true home repair issue, it is a home issue nonetheless. Does anyone have any experience with X10 security...
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posted by MB
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by MB

Septic alarm

I'm hoping someone here has experience with septic system alarms and can give me advice on my next step. I will give you...
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posted by google3luo359
22 comments posted 14yrs posted by google3luo359

More kitchen stuff

Planning our kitchen, will be a _U_ shape, part of the _U_ will be an island, the rest will be along walls. What featur...
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posted by not
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by not