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Oscillating fan repair

Apologies if this is re-post. I seem to be having difficulty transmitting today. I have an oscillating table fan that r...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ple
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by ple

Repair/Rebuild Tile Shower Stall ---> HELP?

We have a 32" X 60" shower stall in our 1981 build Florida home. There have been a couple issues with a leak below the...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by 57classic
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by 57classic

Fountain pump clogs

I have a decorative outdoor water fountain (actually 2 of them). Unfortunately every year the leaves fall into the foun...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by senin
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by senin

ACK!! Stupid mistake hanging a door - any advice?

I've replaced all the interior doors in my house, but when I went to replace the first of the exterior doors I made a d...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by maximum
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by maximum

OT: Mini Mag used today

Yeah, it's church repair not home repair. Mini mag! Saved the day. At church, we had a wet spot on the wall. Turns out,...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung##spamblock**
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung##spamblock**

Low profile LCD mount

I have a low profile mount & would like to put a box directly behind where the inputs are for the wires so the wires ca...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

What to do with those old carpenter's pencils

http://oddstuffmagazine.com/extraordinary-art-on-pencil-tips-by-dalton-ghetti.html And if that work looks too easy- go t...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by elbrecht
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by elbrecht

Submersible Pump Problem Has Me Stumped....

I have a 1-1/2hp submersible pump that is acting very strange. It is less than two years old and the well is about 90 f...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by LloydsEelAaron
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by LloydsEelAaron

Continuous rim wet saw blade

I purchased a 10 inch wet saw blade to cut patio block. Oldcastle or EP Henry concreate block. I noticed that there are...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by frednospam
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by frednospam

Wiring for LCD TV

When i install an outlet behind the tv What is the correct position, Verticle or horizontal ?
31 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
31 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Dishwasher seal

I have an old KA KDS-18 and replaced the pump seal. It looks like it is self lubed between the seal and grinder wheel,...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pheeh.zero
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by pheeh.zero

stucco

I have to patch parts of the exterior stucco where I put in new windows. I have never done stucco before, but I figure...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by merrilljensen
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by merrilljensen

Code question for 240V line

I currently have a receptacle that has two 125V lines (both connect to the same breaker). I would like to convert this...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by phughes200
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by phughes200

How Do You Cut Railroad Ties?

Hi, I am disassembly an old retaining wall made of railroad ties. I get about 3 cuts per chain saw chain before they be...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by abbybrown
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by abbybrown