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sound proofing 2x4 existing interior wall

What would be more effective: Another layer of dryall and green glue or acousti-seal on 1 side or filling the wall with...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mxxx
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by mxxx

Bug Bombs--Killing Insects in the Garage

I'd like to clobber the insects in our garage. I did this several years ago with some bug bombs, and it worked pretty w...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wolftracks
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by wolftracks

1954 Alum. Picture Window

Little brick bungalow in midwest US, built in 1954. Double-pane aluminum windows, in pretty decent shape. All but the b...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by barrel.full
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by barrel.full

frigidaire dishwasher lights blinking

I have a frigidaire dishwasher gld2445. The cycle lights blink on and off. When I try to start it, the cycle runs for a...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by martens4_at_aol_dot_com
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by martens4_at_aol_dot_com

What's This Patio Door Part?

I am replacing the rollers in my patio door. To do this I must remove the bottom part of the door. When I did, this par...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2

How to block UV from PEX

Anyone have recommendations on how to block UV light from the PEX tubing in my basement? All PEX runs are bundled and r...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mattmeitzner
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by mattmeitzner

World's Largest Treehouse

No plans, but plenty of pictures. Definitely not a week-end project. http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/ministers-house-t...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

How Much Concrete Can A Pickup Carry?

Hi All, My Dad is loaning me his 1989 Dodge Ram, the sports model so it is not a huge truck, to haul concrete and posts...
58 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
58 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

repairing pitted siding

Hi, I have some rotting baseboard exterior siding that was damaged by a powerwasher. Before painting it, I am going to...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deodiaus
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by deodiaus

White roofs

There is a push to cool the earth, save energy and keep your home cooler at less cost to have white roofs. Especially i...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Replacement windows or new storms and screens?

We are giving consideration to replacing our 40 year old wood windows. They are drafty and bugs get in through the scre...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by carelesswiththetruth
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by carelesswiththetruth

Replacement Windows - Superseal 1100 Series

We live in southern NY area and would like to get replacement windows. We are being told that a "great window" is the S...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by carelesswiththetruth
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by carelesswiththetruth

Tech Data for SeaBlue Pool Heater?

Can someone give me a lead on where to get a tech manual for a SeaBlue Model 400 swimming pool heater? I understand Sea...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jwisniaDumpThisPart
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by jwisniaDumpThisPart