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Honda Mower Pull Cord

My Honda mower is an HRX217, I believe. The pull cord to start the machine will not retract. Any suggestions on how to r...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by chaspol
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by chaspol

Roof torch.

My roofing torch was not putting out much flame the other day so I used a fine needle like tool with a handle to open u...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joevanudity
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by joevanudity

What to use to paint metal black?

I don't know if this is home repair or not, but you are the best guys to ask, and I park my car right next to my ho...
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Sheet metal quality

Thanks to all re my trunk replacement questions. I can find everything I need locally or on-line. Is the gauge of the g...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jack
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jack

Adventures in (commercial) drywall

Firewall. 2 layers of 5/8 (x2, both sides), offset seams, to be "firecaulked" (at $15/12 oz. tube). http://i33.tinypic....
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gpsman
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by gpsman

Winterizing time

Hi All, It's that time again. I'm hoping I don't forget any parts this year. I took care of the car (flushe...
35 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cshenk1
35 comments posted 17yrs posted by cshenk1

Smoke detectors for the elderly

I was at an elderly friend's house the other day when the smoke alarm went off. It was quite loud and I reacted ins...
111 comments posted 17yrs
posted by robert_green1963
111 comments posted 17yrs posted by robert_green1963

What's the best table saw cleaner?

Hi, As a follow up to my previous post concerning best rust preserving treatment... What's the best cleaner for a t...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

How to remove the toilet flange plug?

In a new construction I have two toilet flanges. Both have this plug I have never seen before. It is on pretty solid. I...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by inforequest
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by inforequest

Removing excess grout

If grout is already dry but has not been sealed yet, what is the best way to remove (scrape off?) it from the adjusted t...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by acran
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by acran

Outdoor pond

Have any of you ever built an outdoor pond? I'm curious whether I really need to use 45 mil pond liner, or can I sav...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jwcarlton
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by jwcarlton

Diamond blade for HF multipurpose power tool

1) The half moon #27673 diamond blade for tile grout and such, which has been on back order from Harbor Freight, is now...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jbobst4
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by jbobst4