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Need advice for French closet doors

I want to install a French closet door in my basement. The total opening is 60". Do they make pre-hung french closet do...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mikepier
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by mikepier

Valve Washer

I'm having a hard time trying to change this spigot washer. I thought if I would just remove the "C" nut I would be abl...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by lidiving
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by lidiving

Beckett burner banging

------------------------------------- I have a new Burnam boiler with a new Beckett burner. I have had 3 different serv...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by campx2_at_gmail_dot_com
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by campx2_at_gmail_dot_com

OT - dead squeeze flash lights

I have 14 eaches, squeeze LED lights. Two flat thin cells, I think are CR-2016. Is it cheaper to replace the batteries,...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Air Filters for Smokers

I've got some smokers in the rental house and want to add air filtering. I've got a small hepa type filter with an ioni...
28 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jeff_thies
28 comments posted 15yrs posted by jeff_thies

Cable System

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posted by ljv1980_at_chartermi_dot_net
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by ljv1980_at_chartermi_dot_net

Remodel plumbing: Lots of "thinking ahead"!

They say for plumbing, you only need to know two things. Poop does not flow uphill and the water valve is out front......
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by billnomailnospamx
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by billnomailnospamx

Have heat pump - No outside thermometer

I have a heat pump and no outside HVAC. We are having below freezing temps all day long. Should I turn on my emergency h...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NoSpam
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by NoSpam

Great customer service: Gardner Bender

Another in the Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due series: Just got a package today. No, not an Xmas present, but it migh...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nobody
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody

Fixing a Simpson 8.0kg toploading washing machine?

The machine was working and got half way through the cycle, but then wont agitate properly, jerking and lurching. The c...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by misanthropiccurmudgeon
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by misanthropiccurmudgeon

Attaching siding to concrete

Problem: homeowner's house has a large unclad section of exposed concrete foundation/wall at bottom. He'd like it cover...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nobody
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody

Substrate for tiled counter?

I am finishing a bathroom counter. It's approx 75"x25" and will have two sink bowls Right now I have the top made from...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by burkheimer
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by burkheimer

Replacing windows, frame and all

I am planning on replacing all of the windows in a house that I own that is being completely rehabbed and will then be...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RogerT
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by RogerT

OT Tilt steering wheels and ice

OT? Didn't they start putting switches to turn off the air bags on the right side of cars in case the passenger was sho...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Propane fridge repair

Sometime soon I'll be taking a 45 minute drive to look at a friend's DC powered propane fridge. I've never even seen on...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by prestwhich
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by prestwhich