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Sunken Driveway Slab @ Garage Door

Problem: Driveway slab sinks as much as 2 inches at garage door. Past Remedy: Mudjacked 3 years ago. Sunk again. Commen...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jaygreg90
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by jaygreg90

What to use to clean toilet scale

My toilet has a buildup of scale. I guess my water has a lot of calcium or something like that. Using bleach makes it l...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jw
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by jw

Home computer problem

Sorry, I guess this is OT, but I have seen other computer questions addressed in here. I have the darndest problem I ev...
121 comments posted 15yrs
posted by No Spam no contact
121 comments posted 15yrs posted by No Spam no contact

stripping zinc with vinegar update

finally got started on this stripping project. Yesterday evening, I poured a 32"oz bottle of white vinegar in a plastic...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by scanb31
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by scanb31

OT:Bermuda grass DIE

OK, late last summer I poisoned all the Bermuda grass that was taking over everything. Now in those areas I have numero...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Tony.Miklos
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by Tony.Miklos

x10 big red button doorbell

Does anyone have one (or two) of these? http://www.x10.com/promotions/kr15a_bigred.html It appears it was first made as...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Tony.Miklos
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by Tony.Miklos

What to do with a 3-sided aquarium?

(These can often be found next to an apartment house's dumpster.) I obtained one recently and harkened back to a use I...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

"Chicago grid" drywall ceiling questions

I have been researching information about what some people call a "Chicago grid" drywall ceiling system. Apparently, th...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RogerT
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by RogerT

My Seat Belt is too small

I regularly take my horse for a ride on my truck. She sits in the passenger seat. I know it's required that anyone in t...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by rednekk69
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by rednekk69

List of things a well equiped shop needs

DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it sma...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by demi
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by demi

4 cycle trimmer recommendations

I am looking for recommendations for a 4 cycle trimmer. Do the engines last much longer and less maintenance than the 2...
31 comments posted 15yrs
posted by chocolatemint77581
31 comments posted 15yrs posted by chocolatemint77581

Gas prices nearly doubled today

Yesterday the pump prices were around $3.50 a gallon, today they jumped up to $6.10 a gallon. This is getting out of con...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jw
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by jw