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Can I decrease the heat loss?

I know that the answer in relative terms is 'yes', but in practical terms can I wrap insulation around my three year ol...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by chizzard52
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by chizzard52

Install Bathtub/Shower in Basement

My son in law's house has a rough in for a bathtub/shower drain in the floor in a hole filled with gravel, so don't kno...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dmfoerster
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by dmfoerster

OT Rome

Do yourself a favor and see it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384766/
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kilowatt
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by kilowatt

Chain sharpening redux

I went to a store today, and they have EZ lap diamond bits that you can chuck up to a drill motor or Dremel or whatever...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraver
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

OT - Chili Recipe?

I'm looking for a good Chili Recipe for Super Bowl Sunday. It doesn't have to be killer hot, just really flavorful. I p...
38 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
38 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

GFCI must be 20 amps.

Hi, My contractor told me that by code a 20amp GFCI outlet must be on a 20amp circuit. True or false? Thanks, Sam
32 comments posted 16yrs
posted by samtakoy
32 comments posted 16yrs posted by samtakoy

Basement finishing COMPLETED!!!

Sure, we are amateurs. Sure, there are some areas that could be better. Sure, it took almost 4 years to finish. Sure we...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wmspins
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by wmspins

Drilling tapcons into hollow blocks

Is there any special tricks in using Tapcons on hollow concrete block walls? I want to secure copper pipes, PVC drain p...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Breaking a soldered joint

Has anyone heard of someone rupturing a soldered copper pipe joint by deflecting the pipe (e.g. to clear an interference...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by yellowbirddog
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by yellowbirddog

GFCI outlet question.

Would a GFCI outlet work as an overload breaker? I have a refrigerator and chest freezer in my attached garage along wi...
43 comments posted 16yrs
posted by willshak
43 comments posted 16yrs posted by willshak

Bathroom GFCI with no ground?

I want to replace an existing 2-prong receptacle in a bathroom with a GFCI receptacle. There is no ground wire going to...
31 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Jay-T
31 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jay-T

Transition from 5/16 to 3/4 floor

Hi, I have 5/16" top nailed oak floors in the dining room. I'm about the install a new floor in the adjacent kitchen. T...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by samtakoy
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by samtakoy

totally OT

This is waaaaaaay off topic, but I have a question for those who may be in the know. We were talking about a recent auc...
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by aceking
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by aceking

How to clean an inaccessible electrical contact?

I've got a floor lamp which uses this CFL bulb: http://www.lampsplus.com/products/2D-Energy-Saving-Torchiere-250-Fluore...
40 comments posted 16yrs
posted by newstrash
40 comments posted 16yrs posted by newstrash

Bathroom plumbing question......

I am renovating a bathroom and putting in a new vanity and toilet and tub. I want to move the toilet over about 6"., He...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by BSAKing
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by BSAKing