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Ryobi Battery Charger?

Is there any problem with leaving the Ryobi 18v batteries in the charger for days/weeks/months after the green light co...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cdubyalee
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by cdubyalee

The story of the newly sticky door

So I went through both of my entry doors this fall, improving their functionality. Both doors got weatherized properly,...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jondanSPAMniken
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by jondanSPAMniken

Satellite receiver cycles on and off

For a couple of days now, my DishNetwork satellite receiver (model VIP-622-DVR) has been cycling on and off every few mi...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gcotterl
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by gcotterl

register placement...

OK, so it's better to have heating registers under windows (where they'll hopefully combat the cold air coming off the...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jules.richardsonnews
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by jules.richardsonnews

Patching hole in yard lamp pole

When I went out to string Christmas lights on the ivy growing around the lamp pole in the front yard, I noticed that th...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wonmug
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by wonmug

Where to get pre-made drawers

A bunch of years ago I bought a plastic/fiberglass drawer, to be mounted under a work surface. Unfortunately, that unit...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by actodesco
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by actodesco

Pressure Treated Wood Rotting

Here's a picture of some ground contact pt 6x6's used as a retaining wall. It was 18 years old. I had to replace about...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jamesgangnc
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by jamesgangnc

Serious Toilet Problem

I spent the past 3 weeks installing my new toilet, and I spent a small fortune on it, but it matches the decor in the b...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rebbypike
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by rebbypike

OT Camcorder advice - please

Have been reading and posting (when I have something to contribute) here for about three years. I realize that camcorde...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bobwhite
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by bobwhite

Cast iron vent connection

I was in my attic doing some wiring and came across a 2" vent, I accidentally touched it and it moved..."moved" as in s...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Fun with electricity (or A Question about Wiring)

Hi there, folks. I'm not electrician, but I've changed out a fair number of light switches and outlets in my house. I d...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tetrickm
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by tetrickm

Hardwood floors -- light refinish

I have hardwood floors in a house that I will be renting out. The floors are in fairly good shape, but they should at l...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by JayT
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by JayT

HDTV connections

I have a HDTV connected to a satellite receiver via an HDMI cable. Under the HDTV's "Setup" menu, the "Source" menu lis...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gcotterl
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by gcotterl

Best Over-the-Range Microwave Brands?

1. Whirlpool? 2. GE? 3. Frigidaire? Is this the top 3 or am I way off. Any suggestions on where to start comparing brand...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by comh
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by comh