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Insulating irregular joist spaces

Almost finished excavating my crawl space. Down to 42" throughout. The floor joists (some 6" some 8") are placed at irr...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ivanvegvary
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by ivanvegvary

bug problem

Why are there so many bugs this year? Another cycle of black flies, minges or no see ums. I can't wait for a freeze.
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Projectile Vomiting In Cats

I've had a little female cat since she was a kitten. She was feral and abandoned under a bush by her mother so we took...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by welshdog
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by welshdog

Back Door Problem

I'm having trouble getting my back door to close. The lower part of the door all of a sudden, after a rain, is sticking...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by welshdog
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by welshdog

Build your own telescope

Using bowling balls, peach cans, roller-skate bearings, and Legos. Easily within the skill-set of your average DIYer. P...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

Are Vizio's any good ?

Would you buy a Vizio LCD TV ?
55 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
55 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

sub-zero 550 door gasket

I am looking for part # 3211100, a refrigerator door gasket as seen in http://www.subzerorepairlosangeles.com/docs/part...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deodiaus
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by deodiaus

Fan Hookup Wiring Question

Ceiling Fan has one neutral ( white wire) for both fan and light. Light has blue wire. Fan motor has black wire. Box wh...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ROANIN2009
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by ROANIN2009

Finished Closet Ring Height

Putting down tile in a bathroom among other places. Have to raise the ring. When a closet ring is just installed normal...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by postmaster
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by postmaster

duct taping exhaust pipes

I just was cleaning my water heater and see the exhaust pipe on it has come loose in the middle. Can I just duct tape it...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by merrilljensen
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by merrilljensen

polyurethane question

This question is about half home repair and half construction materials, so I've x-posted where I think appropriate. ht...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by merrilljensen
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by merrilljensen

insulating toilet tanks

One of our bathroom toilet tanks 'sweats' badly at this time of year - the outside of the tank is covered in condensati...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jules.richardsonnewsmoo
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by jules.richardsonnewsmoo

Recommendations on recirculating hot water pump?

I am looking to replace a Watts hot water pump on our recirculating hot water line and would like some recommendations...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by actr123
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by actr123