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How to tape water heater insulation blanket

Good evening, My water heater has an insulation blanket which, unfortunately, has a hole cut into it vertically. Is it...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by david.haardt
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by david.haardt

Resin for home repair

I have two repair jobs that I think are going to be facilitated by some casting resin. First, the surface molding on so...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cnelson
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by cnelson

PVC waste pipe leak

I have a leak in the drain line from one of the upstairs bathrooms in a wall in the kitchen. Without opening the wall,...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by krw
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by krw

Galley Kitchen Measurement Question

Hello, For the sake of workability what should be the perfect measurement, between the sink-area, countertop edge, and...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hairyharry
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by hairyharry

Somewhat off topic but worth a look.......

....for the people here who appreciate workmanship and skill: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

New Hot Water Boiler

I am considering replacing my hot water boiler this year. Presently have a Burnham which has served me well for 35 year...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jimmy15701
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimmy15701

Hardwood floor buckling from HVAC duct underneath

Lately I've noticed a problem in my living room floor in that the wood is buckling or crowning a bit with gaps between...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mikepier
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by mikepier

Toyota Lawnmower Recall

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B2e6D484v8
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Oren
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by Oren

Roof leak - Mold

I had a couple shingles fly off in a windstorm, then it snowed. The slow thaw was perfect for leaking into the attic. I...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tony.miklos
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by tony.miklos

toilet installation question....

I have a question . I am installing (or will be) a toilet. Now when they design these things, is the toilet flange pret...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by BSAKing
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by BSAKing

Snow blower recommendations?

Awl -- Haven't seen CR reviews.... can anyone summarize Best Picks? The new "style" seems to be the Honda/Toro, which l...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Funny snow blower problem...

Awl -- Always the carburetion, it seems. Last snow, a month or so ago, ran fine, a Sears "6.0 hp" ditty. Today, it woul...
44 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
44 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat