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stripping zinc with vinegar

someone told me that I can strip zinc in a plastic tub filled with vinegar? I know vinegar has lots of uses, but is this...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by scanb31
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by scanb31

Circuit Breaker Panel Question

I know a sub-panel can be run off the main panel. How about a second sub-panel? Must it also be run off the main panel,...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by bobrusin1
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by bobrusin1

Toilet install question - UPDATE

> LOL... Lowe's isn't going to do anything about the install, > because you allowed the "technician" to leave after it...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by a429489
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by a429489

Roof snow loads

Howdy, Since it seems the fright of roof collapses around my area is done for winter (I hope) and the frenzy to find a...
33 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sf-nospam
33 comments posted 15yrs posted by sf-nospam

Heat in small shower/toilet room

I have a small room with a shower stall, toilet and pedestal sink. The floor space is about 48" x 56". It is located in...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by actodesco
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by actodesco

Cleaning paint brushes

Had a nice brush that I used to apply varnish and, as is my burden, didn't clean it very well. "Oh, what the heck," I s...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Current best practice for roof vents?

We're re-roofing this spring and I'd like to replace the roof vents at the same time. We currently have turbine-style v...
28 comments posted 15yrs
posted by bert
28 comments posted 15yrs posted by bert

Electric Onion Mounting Procedure

To properly mount and electric onion, you must insure that it's properly grounded according to the NEC rules and proced...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by lorin2-664
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by lorin2-664

Clay waste pipe

I've been rooting out my waste pipe. This is 6" clay pipe. This runs out the side of my house, hangs a right and heads...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jeff_thies
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by jeff_thies

Do they even make these

I have an area in my backyard that was opened up when I moved my fence recently. It has the tree line from when it was...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by kurtullman
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by kurtullman

HF 20% Off Coupon. Ends 2/27

And another good till the 27th. Good in-store, online, phone. http://www.harborfreight22.com/r2/r4.asp?r=14548_370415&i=...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by postmaster
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by postmaster

hot air furnace pronlems pilot issues

I have a ComfortMaker natural gas fired hot air unit Model No. GUF075A012AN My problem is the pilot will only stay lilt...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by michaeljruppel
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by michaeljruppel

What removes furniture wax...

... from a surface in anticipation of re-varnishing? I've tried: Sanding, Lacquer thinner, Mineral spirits, and Alcohol...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

A question about three-ways.

I'm pretty good at setting up high-tech gear and heavy industrial equipment. However, when it comes to standard home re...
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by tatercole
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by tatercole