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Insurance claim....

Awl -- As some of you may know, the NY, NJ area got clobbered by a windstorm last week (75+ mph), after quite a snow st...
42 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
42 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

SKIL TWIST SCREWDriver battery - disassembly help

The battery pack for my SKIL Twist Cordless Screw Driver is dead. Measures 4.3 volts but will not accept a charge. I wa...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by group78
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by group78

Sony stereo won't shut off.

I have a Sony STR D990 When i try to shut it off i get a message in the window DRLC Main What is it & how can i fix it ?
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Bonding to existing panel ground

I'm helping out a friend with a new house who wants to add surge protection. The plan is to use a whole house AC surge...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by trader4
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by trader4

Cordless trim saw

As stated elsewhere I will be installing solid hardwood flooring. I have a cheap telta table top saw, a orbital jig saw...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Wacker pump as a sump solution?

I have a house that is built on solid ledge and I'm getting a lot of water lately with all these storms in the northeas...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jtpryan
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by jtpryan

suction cup problems on tile walls

I've got some suction cup holder to stick on tile walls in our shower. For some reason, they're not sticking. Anyone kno...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rbig
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by rbig

How will a new oil furnace humidifier work.

If I get a new oil furnace with humidifier and with AC, is there a method provided to turn the humidifier off, especial...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Sticky faucet spray hose

The spray hose on my kitchen sink used to slide easily, but eventually leaked and was replaced. The replacement has to...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Ivan
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by Ivan

What kinds of artisan?

I have a few urgent jobs around the house that I don't feel qualified to tackle but I'm not sure what kind of company o...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Ivan
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by Ivan

Abrasive sink polishing kit worked wonders

My sink was stained up and had irremovable hard water/corrosion stains. I went to home depot and found a $10 sink polis...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by homersimpson085
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by homersimpson085

Ice maker water line

I put a new water valve in the refrigerator,Now when i put back the copper supply it has a small leak at the fitting. I...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Flooring nailer

I have a coupon to get this pretty cheap: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=99640 Can yo...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

copper powder and roses

Hello has anyone heard of using copper powder to control insects around rose bushes?
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pauloman
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by pauloman

Central Vac overload

Some of you might remember my question about building a silencing cabinet for a central vac. Well, it worked, but too w...
60 comments posted 16yrs
posted by robert_green1963
60 comments posted 16yrs posted by robert_green1963