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Yellowing plastic skylights

We have a couple of non-standard sized skylights that are yellowing with age. They are probably 20+ years old. I'm not...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by NOSPAM
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by NOSPAM

ROOTS IN SEWER PIPE

WILL ROOTS GROW THROUGH PLASTIC SEWER PIPE? E-MAIL WELCOME
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ky28r6
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by ky28r6

tub spout replacement

I want to replace the original Moen bathtub spout (with diverter; age= 13 yrs) and got the identical Moen replacement n...
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by noemailaddress
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

HF 3ph generator

http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engine-generators/20-kw-generator-192.html I wonder what they actua...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by fitcat
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by fitcat

Black light flashlights

I bought one of these the other day. It says scorpion finder on it. I know scorpions fluoresce, and when the weather ge...
18 comments posted 14yrs
posted by steveb
18 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb

CFL for unheated areas?

I didn't think to try the experiment last winter to see how successful (or not) would be during the deep cold. I know t...
21 comments posted 14yrs
posted by none
21 comments posted 14yrs posted by none

Light bulb, thy doom is near!

Opinion piece on the demise of the 100-watt bulb. "Because the end of days is drawing nigh. Not in the Biblical sense,...
79 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
79 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

X10 Question - Why do these lights work?

Here's my set up: 1 outside light connected to a WS4777 Three-Way Master and Slave Switch Set 1 outside light connected...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by teamarrows
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by teamarrows

Identify this shrub?

Can anyone identify what type of shrub this is and what it is called? Here are two photos: http://i42.tinypic.com/jto3t...
24 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Ron
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by Ron

More Black Friday sales

Sears * Hand and electrical tools * Bras, kitchen tools, etc. http://www.blackfriday.info/sales/sears-black-friday-ad.ht...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Lowes Black Friday sale

Things that caught my eye: * Skil 10" table saw - $69 * 2-gallon air compressor combo - $59 * 30 AA alkaline batteries...
24 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Brick straps?

Here in Oklahoma we had the largest earthquake in our recorded history last week. Compared to California it didn't amou...
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posted by billnews2
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by billnews2

sliding wood door

Hello Our living room has a large built-in shelf type monstrosity which is ugly and has become a catch-all for all sort...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by andrew.adelizzi
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by andrew.adelizzi