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Doorbell Question

My home is 11 years old, and it came with a battery-operated doorbell which has worked great, but now it needs replacin...
32 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
32 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

Bathroom Tile Project Update

Yesterday the installation guys finished tiling one of my bathrooms. Everyone here was so helpful so I want to report t...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

Kitchen Corner Cabinet solution

Most of you may well be aware of the dreaded corner cabinet in kitchens which require us to reach far in the back for t...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by me
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by me

Metal vs. wood fence posts

I've been investigating fence posts. I like this product, theoretically: http://contractors.masterhalco.com/Contract.ns...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by zzyzx__
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by zzyzx__

lenox induced draft blower is screaming

The blower is making a horrible noise -- sounds like bearings to me, but on the net I saw mention of possibly some wate...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kansascats
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by kansascats

HeatbarrierXP?

Saw a TV commercial for this new type of blown insulation today and seems like a good idea. http://www.heatbarrierxp.co...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by estasiak
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by estasiak

Dehumidifier - Delonghi DEC16

Can anyone help with a fault on this unit? When switched on, the compressor kicks in (and the dehumidification/refriger...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mspencer_home
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by mspencer_home

PEX Tubing For Home Usage; Basic Questions On ?

Hello, Re PEX plastic piping for home usage. Looked at several sites on, but still have a few basic questions, please:...
36 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rgsros
36 comments posted 16yrs posted by rgsros

Outdoor Radon is the problem..

I've been trouble-shooting for 3 years my radon problem...but just recently believe the problem is outdoors and not ind...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by john1678151_26454spammenott
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by john1678151_26454spammenott

patch - peeling layers of paint vs edges

This started with just the ceiling in a bathroom, but really has evolved into another thread regarding - how to handle...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pschuman_no_spam_me
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by pschuman_no_spam_me

strip wallpaper - Wagner 705 power steamer

happen to see this mentioned in another wallpaper thread, Wagner 705 Power Steamer - $49.00 Just wanted to say it worke...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pschuman_no_spam_me
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by pschuman_no_spam_me

How to mortar a whirlpool tub?

I have a tub I am putting in - it needs to be supported by stringers on 3 sides (to level the tub only). Then it will n...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by BSAKing
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by BSAKing

Tipping Gutter Downspout?

Does anybody know what the correct term/name is for this gadget and where I can buy a "tipping gutter downspout"? I rem...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by estasiak
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by estasiak