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Door swing survey

We were talking about door swings and I had reason to knock on 112 doors today on HOA business. At least 50 of them swi...
52 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gfretwell
52 comments posted 15yrs posted by gfretwell

spa question

I put a new cover on a spa about three months ago. My manager tells me that there is an odor that has permeated the cov...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Stuck vent duct

When I replaced my stove hood the duct slipped down about 3/4 of an inch and would not go back up. A trip to the attic...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123

Subpanel use in whole house rewiring

I have a 3-story semi-detached home with a full basement that is going to be completely rehabbed. All of the old lath a...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RogerT
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by RogerT

OT: Samsung TV Indicator Light

We have a big Samsung plasma TV which is fed by a Blue Ray, a cable box and wireless internet. Quite a setup. The thing...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pintiha
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by pintiha

OT: How Walker of Wisconsin got snookered

By now, everyone will have heard or seen the transcript of fake phone call to Gov. Walker from someone successfully mas...
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posted by hypatia08
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by hypatia08

Pressure Washer Help

I just bought a used Pressure Washer Ex Cell 3200 PSI 11 Hp Honda . I=92m not sure of the age person I bought it from s...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by diacono
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by diacono

service box expansion

I'll be tackling the kitchen electric soon. The only place I use a lot of electricity is in the kitchen. The service bo...
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posted by jeff_thies
39 comments posted 15yrs posted by jeff_thies

mob robberies?

What happens when they start targeting family homes? Is your family & house safe from this kind of lawlessness? Better...
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posted by charlesmorris
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by charlesmorris

air compressor redux

what kind of air compressor would you get for your pick up truck? just to inflate tires.
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by scanb31
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by scanb31

tomorrow

I checked the S&T website. It says they open at 9 on Saturdays. I haven't talked to Sue about it but I was thinking abo...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by tlachance
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by tlachance

How do I find a broken wire?

How do I find a broken wire? I have a 100 foot orange extension cord that doesn't work. Usually when I cut one in half...
37 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
37 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Do I need a Breaker Box?

I bought an old house in the country. Someone must have stolen the breaker box. I got those two fat wires that come in...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by JoseGomez
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by JoseGomez

How To Cut Out A Door Hinge Recess W/O A Router

Had to replace a piece of a door jam that was rotted out, now I need to cut out a hinge recess with rounded corners and...
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by BigELilE05
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by BigELilE05