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Oil spill

Ok, what's wrong with this plan to reduce (not stop) the oil from flowing until the relief wells are drilled? They appa...
52 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ninebal310
52 comments posted 16yrs posted by ninebal310

Electronic stove ignition

I have a Peerless-Premier 24" compact propane stove in which the electronic burner/oven ignition is inoperative. Looks...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by notbob
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by notbob

Window Air

Do they make a window air conditioner that doesn't let all the little nit flies through it? I have no leaks around the...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

water dispenser

Whirlpool refrigerator. Fridge, freezer, ice maker all work well, but water dispenser water isn't cold. Any ideas? Thank...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gabrieldumont1906
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by gabrieldumont1906

auto-changeover propane regulator

Are there auto-changeover propane regulators (or separate auto-changeover devices) for fixed (2x 1000 gallon) tanks? Th...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ddl
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ddl

Tiny bees

I have these little blackish bees in the outside of the house, I guess maybe 6mm long or so. I think they must be prett...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by donteven
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by donteven

Lawn Maintenance

Lawn Maintenance is an essential part of home improvement, if you property looks bad, your home looks bad. We have been...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jeffnlego
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by jeffnlego

How to cut two 2 1/4" holes in vinyl soffit?

I need to cut two 2 1/4" holes in a vinyl vent type soffit. The holes will be next to each other for 2" PVC pipe to run...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by trader4
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by trader4

OT - Mousetrap improvement

Not my idea, but wish it was.
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Painting question

On new drywall & wood trim can i just paint with good quality paint or do i have to Prime first ?
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Reasonable Cost?

I recently had a small job done by a plumber, and I'm wondering if I got a bargain, paid a typical price for this task,...
41 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cdubyalee
41 comments posted 16yrs posted by cdubyalee

mower runs for a couple of minutes only

I have a Scotts Turf Vac3 mower. A while ago, I noticed that occasionally it wouldn't start when hot. Now, the problem...
35 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jsmith
35 comments posted 16yrs posted by jsmith

Yet another concrete question

I want to pour some Sonotube bases for a metal awning. They will sit directly on caliche, hence no digging of footer ho...
31 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
31 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate