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175 sq ft home

"[NEW YORK] Zaarath and Christopher Prokop -- and their two cats -- live in the smallest apartment in the city, a 175-s...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

Tile installation question

I'm getting ready to install some tile in my kitchen. I'm using 3x8 tiles, and I'm doing them two high and about 30 fee...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by usenet
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by usenet

Oversized New Work Electrical Box

Does anyone know of an over-sized, single-gang, new work, electrical box? The standard ones with the swing out tabs are...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

Dual Saw -- anyone use one?

Awl -- I haven't, but for the life of me, all I see are *disadvantages* to this gadget. The first is, of course, cost....
32 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
32 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Spontaneous oily rag combustion, hood grease fires

Awl -- Any thoughts on this, esp. on how likely this all is? Anyone with personal experience? http://en.wikipedia.org/w...
41 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
41 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Generator Inlet

On my new house I had the electrician install a generator panel. He also put an inlet connector outside the house. This...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by actodesco
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by actodesco

Way to die #230 -Trailer Trashed

"chlorine gas" Video: http://www.spike.com/video/trailer-trashed/3112644
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Oren
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by Oren

cement type roof tiles

Storm here last night and this morning I saw one of the roof vents damaged, standing straight up. How do I walk on flat...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sligo
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by sligo

2002 source1 hvac control

I have an Source1 HVAC control which is failing. It works. turns on the heat, but shuts off prematurely. Does anyone kn...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deodiaus
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by deodiaus

OT Last night's weather

OT Is there a website or something that will tell me last night's weather? For example, today I want to go hikiing but...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Fluorescent Light Question

We have some fluorescent lights that are causing a buzz in our sound system. I am pretty certain the ballasts are magne...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by survey
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by survey

Patio Door Installed Incorrectly -- Need A Fix

As I understand it my patio doors were supposed to be installed on a step down cut into the slab so it wouldn't leak wa...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2

garage -- leaky by design?

I want to insulate my garage door better because cold air is coming in from the bottom and side. However, there are a g...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam