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Rough estimate

I've one estimate (too high)done. I have a roof on a house 22' by 24' that is low (4ft at peak). I want it ripped off a...
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Grout or Caulk at shower/tub line?

I am having new ceramic tile installed on my shower/tub surround. The job is being done well -- with cement backer boar...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Jay-T
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jay-T

UF cable under deck permitted for Pool?

Last week I asked about running UF cable under my deck for a pool filter outlet. I was ready to get the material when s...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mikepier
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by mikepier

OT: Betty White on SNL

47 minute video.... from SNL last night http://www.hulu.com/watch/147989/saturday-night-live-betty-white?c=Comedy/Sketch...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Oren
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by Oren

Best insecticide

Make your own DDT Full instructions: http://blog.planetpreterist.com/index.php?itemid=2461
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

OT: 3D shadow box

I now have the back and sides framed out. The woodriver bench plane is a bit big for the job of the angles but made it...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cshenk1
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by cshenk1

Questions about frost heave ?

This is one subject that I find impossible to understand. Although the theory about having a firm foundation to a point...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Mother's day gift- WOW!

Don got me a full quality craftsman wood spoke shave! And a #3 Woodriver bench plane. Then he flushed out my old hand c...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cshenk1
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by cshenk1

Green Sludge In Plumbing?

I was doing a little plumbing yesterday and came across something I hadn't seen before. I cut a 1/2 copper pipe about a...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

A/C efficiency question

OK, it was chilly last night, went down to 47F. House stayed above 72 with no heat. Temps will be up in the 80's today....
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tony.miklos
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by tony.miklos

I have a FREUS 4 ton and love it.

I've had this unit for the past 5 years and have had only minor problems with some of the electical switches. Minor rep...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jnlgaines_at_q_dot_com
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnlgaines_at_q_dot_com

Replacing old garage door remote

Because, even though I've changed the remote code a couple of times, my garage door has recently opened "by itself" sev...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by h.usenetremoverthis
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by h.usenetremoverthis

Dryer cu

I see that most washer cu is around 5 but dryer cu is around 7. If your washer is 5, would you benefit from a 7.3 instea...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kilowatt
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by kilowatt