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under cabinet kitchen counter lighting?

looking for ideas... trying to help someone remodel a kitchen. she HATES the old under cabinet fluorescent fixtures wit...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by njnagel
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by njnagel

Honda Engine/ Generator question

Andy asks. I have always heard that Honda Engines and Generators are of a very high quality, longer lasting, etc.... Th...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jungleandy1
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by jungleandy1

LED bulb

I bought an LED bulb today for my frequently used reading lamp. It's rated at equivalent to 40 watts and to last 46 yea...
24 comments posted 15yrs
posted by twinmountain
24 comments posted 15yrs posted by twinmountain

Homasote under the paneling

Entryway has that dark early 1970's paneling. I've finally decided to get rid of it, so I did a little exploratory surg...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mkirsch1
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by mkirsch1

repair Formica nick

Just discovered a small nick in our two-year-old Formica countertop. I suspect our ADD niece (22) wasn't paying attenti...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by acts2024
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by acts2024

Roof Hatch

I want to build a roof hatch using exterior grade plywood.What can I use to cover the hatch besides roofing paper? What...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by polt46
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by polt46

Krups 2-slice toaster disassembly

I have a Krups 2-slice toaster like this one: http://www.krupsusa.com/NR/rdonlyres/E5BA01DE-C6BA-4424-8E5B-1B377C0F6C8D...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by guillemd53228
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by guillemd53228

ice maker off colored ice

Ice maker suddenly started making pale yellow ice cubes. Water drawn from faucet is normal as is water in commode. What...
31 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gno52
31 comments posted 15yrs posted by gno52

Whirlpool dishwasher fault code

------------------------------------- I have a Whirlpool Gold GU1500XTKQ0 dishwasher. After having a bad timer and a co...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by araistrick_at_copper_dot_net
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by araistrick_at_copper_dot_net

thread for standard light fixture nipple?

Was helping cousin hang a pendant type light fixture over the weekend. Fixture came with solid downrod that screwed tog...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by njnagel
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by njnagel

Problem tightening carriage bolts.

I have several 1/2" carriage bolts that I can not tighten because the head of the bolts rotates. Is there a trick to re...
29 comments posted 15yrs
posted by phughes200
29 comments posted 15yrs posted by phughes200

House Painting question

I need to have the trim on my house painted: eaves with three foot overhang and a 2x12 Facia Board, about 1700 sqft alt...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by someone
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by someone

FYI - Snake in Garden Soil

We bought a large bag of Miracle Grow garden soil mix and a couple bags to topsoil to mix for planting some trees. I du...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by rnrbrogan
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by rnrbrogan

Looking for a decent small drill press

I am looking for a small (8" or so) tabletop drill press that is fairly accurate. I found and 8" one at HF, and when I...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nospam
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by nospam