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Yext referral service (a bit OT for home repair)

I just got a call from someone, wants to sign me up with www.yext.com as a referral provider. They want to send me call...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Insulating pex

I have installed in floor pex for hydronic heating. I know I have to insulate under it. Does anyone know if spray foam...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rjtaze
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by rjtaze

Steel Beam in Central NJ

I am building an addition and my architectural drawings specify 8X31 steel beam. Where can I get it? Any building suppli...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by agalkin
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by agalkin

Crown Moulding

I picked up some crown moulding this weekend. Unfortunately, I could not get a piece for one round corner. All of my ot...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

Laminate Flooring

I am in the process of picking out wood laminate flooring for my entry way, and all the way down the hallway. This will...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

Final Doorbell Update

I want to thank everyone who helped me figure out how to convert a battery operated doorbell to a wired doorbell. It to...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

brick steps chipping

I have about 6 rows of steps leading up to my porch, they're made out of bricks and mortar. The problem is small chips...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dennism3
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by dennism3

How to treat your HVAC tech

1. When it's 105 out and I've just come out of your attic please do not offer me anything to drink. Us heating and air...
48 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
48 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

New Harbor Freight Multifunction Tool

I picked up the one speed model today. While it's simple enough, I don't understand where to use the scraper blade. Wha...
28 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
28 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

Room Ventilation

This room that I am working on right now will be used for recording and will be about as soundprooof as I can get it wi...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ShyPicker
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ShyPicker

Pop Sci Harbor Freight Coupons

Just an FYI... The March issue of Pop Sci has Harbor Freight coupons that are good until 6/17/10. They've got the Multi...
34 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
34 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

Where to get antique push button switches

Back in the early part of the 20th century, many homes had push button switches. There were two buttons one was ON, the...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by robkrause2
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by robkrause2

OT- Japanese Quality Control

This post has to do more with corporate manufacturing philosophy than making saw dust, but it might interest a few read...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joseph.golaine
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by joseph.golaine

Oily Water Turned Soil Gray!!!

Hi everyone, A few months ago, my car had a major oil leak ( Rear Main Seal ), and when I started it up, oil basically...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by FALCONGIRL
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by FALCONGIRL