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Nice dehumidifier...

Awl -- Nice so far.... a DeLonghi DD40P, 40 pints -- but pretty small pints. *with a pump feature*! From Costco, $197....
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

What temperature can corrugated plastic withstand?

I'm building a smallish incubator, which I want to hold at 100 degrees for several hours and want to know whether corru...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by limeylew
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by limeylew

Update on Very NOISY Whirlpool Dehumidifier

Hi, I think I have finally "tamed the beast". My latest technique (two boards with long threaded rods, see below) is wo...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jaugustine
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by jaugustine

DIY solar panel install

Has anyone done DIY solar panel installation? Do federal and state subsidies and credits still apply for DIY solar inst...
34 comments posted 16yrs
posted by agalkin
34 comments posted 16yrs posted by agalkin

OT A tale of two webpages, both from the same city

OT A tale of two webpages, both from Baltimore City http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-elementary-hazmat-2...
34 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
34 comments posted 16yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Sleep Better with a Firm Mattress and Adjustable Bed

Whenever I went to bed, I usually found myself spending a few minutes to get into the right position before I finally g...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by craftmaticbeds.lnkdin
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by craftmaticbeds.lnkdin

staple gun for Romex?

anyone recommend one? Got to staple some wires that are run along joists hidden under a whole mess of insulation, rathe...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by njnagel
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by njnagel

Washer pan

I just bought a new home with a second floor laundry. I want to put in a drain pan for the washer. I see from the previ...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Can't lock window

I have a single hung window that will not lock. When i try to lock it the sliding lock just misses the grove in the win...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Kenmore Diswasher will not fill

Hi My Kenmore Dishwahser 665-1563900 will not fill. I disconnected the pipe and there is watter getting to it from the h...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bmzxx
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by bmzxx

The Problem with Kitchen Islands

I didn't want to hijack another thread for this so: Counters should be next to your fridge (to get stuff out), next to...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by yellowbirddog
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by yellowbirddog

Electrical code Q

In my basement, the main service panel is on one side of the house and they had to run about 25 ft through the joists t...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joejak
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by joejak