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is there such a thing?

Hello... I am storing a few rechargable whipper snipper batteries in my garden shed along with other assorted batteries...
28 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
28 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Overhead door falls back down after opening

Overhead Legacy: When the door opens it sometimes falls back down part way. It hits "top" then bounces back down rather...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by michael_at_highmountainweb_dot
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by michael_at_highmountainweb_dot

Painting Pressure Treated Wood

I replaced the front stairs, using pressure treated wood. How long do I have to wait before painting? I figure I should...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pintiha
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by pintiha

Replacing a sill plate

We have water damage from a leaking sink drain inside a kitchen wall. Unfortunately it went on for a while and the sill...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Mac
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by Mac

storm windows?

We have single glass windows throughout the house. Darn things are drafty in winter. I'm thinking of adding storm windo...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rbig
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by rbig

How strict are egress inspectors?

So... classic story of "measure twice, cut once". I installed an egress window well myself. The hole for the window has...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by BARRELBACK
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by BARRELBACK

Digital Thermostat Keeping Wrong Temperature

Hi - We've a digital thermostat for our geothermal unit. Yesterday, we decided to kick on central air. The thermostat s...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by newmaneh
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by newmaneh

Kitchen cabinet side fillers?

I've got a set of kitchen cabinets that I want to move to a new location. Would it be hard to find the filler, side pan...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joejak
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by joejak

Adjusting Storm Door Closures

I just installed a storm door this weekend. The door came from the manufacturer (ProVia) with dual closures, one for th...
28 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
28 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

Repairing in wall sillcock

The 25 year old faucet in my backyard is near failure. It squeaked when turned and it's not a metalic squeak, but twist...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

foundation sill plate

------------------------------------- I have water damage to part of my foundation sill plate. This was caused by the br...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sldevburk_at_hotmail_dot_com
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by sldevburk_at_hotmail_dot_com

Lawn tractor starting problem

OK, am I go crazy here or what? My neighbor has a Sears riding mower, maybe 7 years old, that starting more than a year...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by trader4
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by trader4

OT: Customer forum for Nissan?

Anybody know of a customer forum for Nissan autos? I looked, but could only find paid forums, where they offer advice f...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hypatia08
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by hypatia08