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Whirlpool Dehumidifier Vibration Noise Ordeal

Hi, Less than two years ago, I bought a Whirlpool dehumidifier model AD50DSS2. This is a 50 pint, manual control unit....
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jaugustine
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by jaugustine

cartoon for SWMBOs wanting new counters

Granite ones, at least- http://images.chron.com/apps/comics/images/2009/9/29/One_Big_Happy.412.g.gif -- aem sends....
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aemeijers
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by aemeijers

Newbie alert! Home Depot's PRICES...

Is there really no alternative to Home Depot's outlandish prices? Nearly $20.00, for a 6-foot piece of 3/4 inch gal...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by db5151
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by db5151

Framing out ductwork using furring hat channels

I have an ongoing project in my basement and was considering framing out my HVAC ductwork. I was considering using furr...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mikepier
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by mikepier

Home Inspection?

Howdy, how would I go about hiring someone to inspect possible design/structural problems? I don't want to hire a h...
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posted by yadda
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by yadda

Now, honestly ..........

How many of you use a five gallon plastic bucket for a ladder? I know it's not such a good idea, and I cringe when...
27 comments posted 17yrs
posted by oldfart
27 comments posted 17yrs posted by oldfart

Bathroom sink overflow opening effectiveness

Consider an extreme situation: a fully opened faucet and a completely closed pop-up bathroom sink drain. Should a prope...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by iris
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by iris

battery use

Just got some new battery operated tools. When they're charged fully, how long can you keep 'em in the box befor...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rbig
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by rbig

Best Home Repair books?

One person's opinion: Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestHomeRepair
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by fritz
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by fritz

NG barbecue

Do NG barbecue units require a pressure regulator? Thank you, Seamus J. Wilson
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sligo
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by sligo

Repairing a root lifted concrete slab

We have a concrete slab that has been lifted on one side by roots. The slab is against the back of the house. It is 123...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by neutrino1
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by neutrino1

Garage door opener oddity

Crafstman garage door opener with wall switch and two remotes. I called Sears and talked to a tech who had never heard...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nospam
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by nospam

Whole house "battery" wiring/power...

How about getting rid of all those batteries in various devices in the home and connecting the battery connections to o...
123 comments posted 17yrs
posted by billnomailnospamx
123 comments posted 17yrs posted by billnomailnospamx

Help to mount light on metal pole barn

I planned to use a motion detector with the two flood lights centered above my garage door. I started cutting thinking...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by stryped1
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by stryped1