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Bulb changer on a pole

I've done some internet research. Looks like there are small bulb changers (with what looks like spider legs, and a spr...
34 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
34 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Purchasing a house with animal damage.....

I have a lead on a home in an excellent area of town, prime area in fact, and at a great price. However, the home has a...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by anpounc
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by anpounc

Flies

I have new windows and doors, my house is tight. No drafts in the winter, no air leaks felt. How in hell do files still...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Transition from 2 1/4 wood flooring to 3 inch

I have 3 inch floorin gin a dinning orom and carpet in the adjoining living room. I got a good deal on some 2 1/4 inch...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

pests making holes near door

Hello, Yesterday, we saw a swarm of what looked like winged flies/bugs of some sort. I'm not sure what they are, but th...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by anjela_pat
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by anjela_pat

mostly OT: electric dreams

I see three cats, so I'll write this: I was living in a big old house on a 2 acre lot. Several guests were in the house...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jimj
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimj

Smarthome Manager Plus Software

I have a Smarthome 1132CU X10 controller. I am more than a little ticked at Smarthome for their lack of support on the...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by actodesco
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by actodesco

BRASS LAMP REFINISH

We have a brass lamp that separates into 4 pieces and needs to be refinished. I believe there is a finish coat on it, l...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jimmy15701
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimmy15701

Laminate flooring joint problem: Problem solved

Thanks to all who helped me out with my laminate questions. Problem solved last week. All it took was 28" of flood water...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jack
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by jack

Economical Pressure Washer ?

I want a very low-cost pressure washer, just for simple things like washing my car, washing siding and gentle washing o...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by no one
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by no one

Church hinge follow up

Turns out, it's the door closer that is groaning. Sigh. After all that work. Well, it's all good. I got some really nif...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Comment on Chinese drywall

"Things are so bad in American manufacturing that we cannot even make shoddy products anymore. We have to import them f...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

Perhaps OT? Cleaning a headstone

Hi and yes this could be construed as being ot as it is not a home repair thing.... Was just wanting to ask this group...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

ot - Electricity

Picked up someplace eons ago, and just ran across the file. Bob-tx ASK DAVE: WHAT IS ELECTRICITY? by Dave Barry Today's...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bobwhite
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by bobwhite