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New Pressure Tank in Hydronic System Issue

I just installed a new pressure tank in my hydronic system. It said it was pre-charged to 12 psi. When refilling the sy...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by frank1492
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by frank1492

Glazing with DAP 33`

First of all, please don't laugh at me - I admit to being n00bish :) This question is directed primarily to those with...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by usenet
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by usenet

New sink install - leak issue

Hi all I recently installed a new bathroom vanity, sink and faucet. I am getting a small leak at the point where the la...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gwandsh
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by gwandsh

How many different Christmas bulbs are there

We got 32 boxes of Christmas "stuff". Don't ask. I got to get the lights going this year. I am amazed that there are so...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraver
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

Outdoor Christmas lights

For next Christmas, what kind of Christmas Light Strings should I buy for the outside of my home? On some of the string...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gcotterl
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by gcotterl

Sound insulation with soft strips?

Hi, I have posted a sound insulation question before a received a lot of useful information. I would like to revisit it...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by samtakoy
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by samtakoy

Under Cabinet Fluorescent Light diffuser (cover)

After replacing my under cabinet flourescent tubes, I cracked the diffuser (plastic cover) when trying to snap it into...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bobhaztin
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by bobhaztin

Looking for a better way........suggestions?

How do I fix this problem? I have a concrete drive. One section of it (approx. 12' x 16') is PERFECTLY level around the...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ninebal310
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by ninebal310

Best way to compact soil under a slab overhang

I have redone plumbing under the concrete slab and in some cases I had to dig up soil (sand mostly) under the slab as t...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Right Angle Drill Attachment Kit

Do these gadget work good in close quarters? How functional are these, if the space is tight and you use these attachme...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Removing paint from a cement floor

------------------------------------- I have a 20 year old basement floor which has been painted 3 times. The room is h...
23 comments posted 16yrs
posted by blemery_at_rogers_dot_com
23 comments posted 16yrs posted by blemery_at_rogers_dot_com

Interior Painting Help

Here's the problem: I'm trying to paint over a bright green/teal color that hasn't been updated since the 50s, and it's...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by noahjk89
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by noahjk89

Best way to insulate heat duct

Hi, I have several heat ducts from my furnace in the basement which run parallel and in between the floor joists. The b...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rgoldste
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by rgoldste

Cutting rubber floor mats

I have several 24" square black rubber floor mats with raised bumps on the surface. I need to cut some of them to size...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by brinker
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by brinker