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It has to do with wooden ladders and fire departments. I suppose that might be of concern to homeowners. I thought it wa...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by the-daring-dufas
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by the-daring-dufas

Monitor Kerosene Heaters/ stopped production ?

I have 3 Monitor heaters that use K1 fuel oil. I like them a lot, but have heard recently that Monitor has stopped maki...
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posted by jnipperxxx
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Turn a book into a secret safe

Step-by-step. With pictures. http://artofmanliness.com/2010/12/07/how-to-make-a-secret-book-safe/ Also from this websit...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Crawl space moisture barrier solutions

I have a little home repair business going after working as a construction carpenter for many years. One customer has a...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Jack
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by Jack

Have wasp spray ready when you open the flue

Last year when I opened the fireplace flue for the first time in winter, several wasps fell down into the fireplace. Th...
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posted by ShadowTek
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by ShadowTek

pipe tee definition

Pipe tee (definition): a fitting designed to couple three pipes and two roots. Example:...
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posted by edward
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by edward

Leak in kitchen

Had one of the valves under the kitchen sink leak when we were gone for a couple of days. Mucho water in the kitchen to...
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posted by kurtullman
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by kurtullman

What to do after oil stain?

Should I wipe on a coat of linseed oil after oil-staining new bare wood? If I don't paint it, and don't need a great fi...
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posted by NOPSAMmm2005
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

DIY Star Trek doorway

With step-by-step and videos http://uiproductions.blogspot.com/2010/12/star-trek-door.html
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Diamond tip drill bits and saw blades

I'm wondering if the cost of diamond tipped blades and bits may rise in the near future. One of the biggest fastest gro...
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posted by Tony.Miklos
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by Tony.Miklos

Mansfield Flush Valve

Looks like my ancient Mansfield toilet needs to have the flush valve seal, possibly the entire assembly replaced. Altho...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by chief_jim
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by chief_jim

220 to 110?

Can I use my 220 volt outlet ( air conditioner use ) to a 110 usage with an adapter of some sort? Seems a waste for its...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by harri85274
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by harri85274

Outside Christmas LED Lights -- dull and weak....

Ok, so this year I went out to buy some more outside Christmas lights. Much to my surprise, I could not find any REAL l...
43 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
43 comments posted 15yrs posted by jnipperxxx

leavin conductors exposed

i got a desk lamp from ebay like the one in the image link below. the bulb is held up by two adjustable telescopic rods...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ymailus
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by ymailus