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on topic for a change - old Pella window problem.

A friend's house (about 50 years old) has what I believe are original Pella windows that need a bit of sash work. The b...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by clare
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by clare

The United States was just sold to China

March 20, 2010 China just purchased the United States of America. The sale took place early this morning, when presiden...
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posted by godbless
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by godbless

STAINLESS STEEL ?

I've always thought that stainless steel was impervious to corrosion. Recently, I was gifted with an engraved "hip flas...
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DIY surge protection...

Awl -- On the main breaker box, for the whole house. First Q: Is surge protection strictly lightning-related? Holmes on...
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posted by UNfitcat
94 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Harbor Fright multifunction tool review

Sorry for another thread on this subject, but I just did my first job with this tool and wanted to throw my 2 cents wor...
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posted by nobody
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

new tile floor vs door clearance

We had our bathrooms re-tiled a few years ago, and now we are noticing that that newer bath mats do not totally clear u...
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posted by pschuman_no_spam_me
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by pschuman_no_spam_me

EPA certified

Remodelers will have to be certified to work with lead if working on homes built before 1978. > http://tinyurl.com/yjc3j...
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posted by dh0496
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by dh0496

Trouble starting Honda generator

I have a Honda EB3000C generator with a Honda GX200 motor. It's only a couple of years old and has very low hours. I de...
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posted by boblad
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by boblad

Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Would it work to connect an exhaust fan in bathroom to the main stack (cast pipe)?
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posted by jerryv693
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by jerryv693

Help with Leak on MAAX whirlpool tub

I have a Maax whirlpool tub. It is new, but no warranty, so I'm trying to fix it myself. When I fill the tub, the union...
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posted by ccbailey2000
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by ccbailey2000

wall of green

i am thinking about planting some hedges/evergreens that will afford me a bit of privacy.can anyone suggest a fast grow...
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posted by changbah
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by changbah

Best Driveway Caulk or Patch??

Hello, My 20+ year old asphalt/tar driveway has 2 large cracks across it. There is one near the beginning of the drivew...
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posted by FALCONGIRL
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by FALCONGIRL

Fridge won't fit, need to cut back countertop

Just bought a new fridge that I measured twice in the store to make sure it would fit the fridge alcove. I guess I shou...
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posted by roy
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by roy