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enamel through an airless

I need to spray about five gallons of alklyd enamel through a Graco XR7 sprayer. This will be the most efficient way to...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Repair acrylic bath

I have a white fiberglass acrylic whirlpool tub. A piece of acrylic coating about 1/2" in diameter fell off, the fiberg...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by agalkin
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by agalkin

Slider window problem: resolved

A while back I posted about a slider window problem - wouldn't close completely, see below. The moveable pane has a sli...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by dadiOH
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by dadiOH

HVAC System - Hack Job?

A few years ago, I had my HVAC system replaced and recall they did a really good job measuring, matching the new indoor...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cynthia
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by cynthia

nonskid paint additive

Is there any good reason why clean play sand shouldn't be used as a nonskid paint additive on a wood ramp? It's more co...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RedAlt5
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by RedAlt5

Reinforced (door) strike plates

Little brick bungalow in a midwest US city. Quikset door locks. When I moved in 25+ years ago, everybody had just knob-...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by barrel.full
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by barrel.full

Shovel handles

What is best to apply to wooden shovel and rake handles that stay outside all year? I just leave the extra tools in the...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by shilot
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by shilot

Strange Door Latch

I live in a farm house built in the 1930's. One of the bedroom doors has a = strange latch on the door. It's built into...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pintiha
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by pintiha

Suspended Ceiling Tile

Does anyone still make or sell lightweight suspended ceiling tiles? I'm loo= king for the type which is made of a pad o...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pintiha
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by pintiha

Mounting Shelf Without Damaging Walls?

I need to mount the corner shelf in this picture on my daughter's dorm room wall. I am not allowed to drill holes in th...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by DerbyDad03
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by DerbyDad03

OT Wells Fargo sucks again

You can not change the address of a payee. You have to delete it and re enter it. Lame Lame Lame It says....To change y...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by kilowatt
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by kilowatt

Pool Water Pumps for Clean and Safe Swimming Pools

I have a swimming pool at home and I want it to be always clean and safe to= use. That is why I bought water pumps from...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by wterpumps
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by wterpumps

Carpet mildew at another church

Today I was visiting a Chrisitan church, that has clothing distribution in the cellar. The recent super heavy rains wet...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Homing device may lead to fine

"BETHEL ? A Vermont fisherman who caught a 9.5-pound salmon captured something else, too ? a homing device that ended up...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Oren
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by Oren