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Not electrocuted

Earlier I posted some dumb questions about installing a new doorbell (have hated forever the cheapo that was there when...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hypatia08
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by hypatia08

Drywall under floor as Sound deadener ?

I am gutting and rebuilding my basement, in order to put in insulation and thicker walls. Question: Is it worth while c...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by argyle1nospam
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by argyle1nospam

ways to heat up a house

I have a 6000 sq ft house The main (5 burner) furnace is a York P2MPD14N08001C which probably heats up half of the hous...
49 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deodiaus
49 comments posted 16yrs posted by deodiaus

OT: Patriotic Performer

And probably a great date: Video http://whenfallsthecoliseum.com/2010/01/07/a-woman-shows-her-patriotism-with-a-very-odd...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

Steam radiator problem

One of my steam radiators started giving me some problems with water spitting out the vent. I changed the vent, and the...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mikepier
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by mikepier

Filler for wooden stairs?

Hi, While moving a large TV down the stairs in the front hall we managed to drop the tv (broke it), putting large dents...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by strangways
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by strangways

HF Heat Gun Coupon 60% off

Many places with freeze issues lately of course. Coupon good for 60% off through 2/10, 19.99 ==> 7.99 if they will take...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by postmaster
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by postmaster

Fireplace glass doors

Anyone know of a reliable source for fireplace glass doors ... masonry fireplace?
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dryearwood
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by dryearwood

Terminating a HandRail

I want to replace the hand rail that runs down our basement stairs. The current one is just a 1.5" round stock and term...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sidwelle
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by sidwelle

Hydronic System Heat Exchangers

I'm new here but wish I had found this site long ago. I have designed and built an in floor hydronic heating system for...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by michaelsalter_at_gmail_dot_com
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by michaelsalter_at_gmail_dot_com

Online NEC

Is there a web site that has the National Electrical Code in a learning-type environment? I'd like to learn more about...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

How many dedicated circuits do I need?

I'm going to be rewiring my entire 2 story 4 br house so how many circuits do I need. From what I understand I need a d...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by limp_arbor
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by limp_arbor

Filler for a wood floor?

I had to replace 3 or 4 strips in a wood floor in a walk-up 3rd floor attic that is currently made of unfinished 1x3 to...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Jay-T
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jay-T