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Garbage disposals

Do garbage disposals have to be hardwired in? I need to change one and I thought about adding an outlet so it can be plu...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123

Steps

I need new steps for the front door. Why can't I make them with cement blocks. Seems easy enough to just stack them...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by boobooililililil
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by boobooililililil

I dont want egg shelf in my refridgerator

My fridge has this shelf with egg shaped holes for eggs. Eggs are not eaten or allowed in my house. Eating eggs is for...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by marengo
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by marengo

Being the smart person that I am....

Hi all, Here's a question from one of our rec.crafts.metalworking pals. Help him out if you can, please? THX. --Win...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Winston
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by Winston

ball vs sleeve bearing

Hi, I'm choosing between two bathroom fans. Very similar, one has ball motor bearing, the other "sleeve". The sleev...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Whole House Surge Protector

A couple of weeks ago, lighting struck a tree near my house, hit the ground, entered my underground invisible dog fence...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by greekgod
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by greekgod

Plastic Glues

I broke the wand on a weed sprayer I really like. My 5 minute epoxy holds for a while until a side load is applied then...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by davem98271
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by davem98271

gold screws & treated lumber

Hmm, so my box of "gold screws" (which I guess are galvanized) say on the box, "should not be used in treated lumber". W...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jules.richardsonnews
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by jules.richardsonnews

Garbage Disposal Wiring

My house doesn't have a Garbage Disposal (nor do I foresee wanting one) but since I'm replacing drywall behind...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joshhemming
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by joshhemming

Problem finding Wall Sconce replacement locknut

Greetings, I need a new glass shade and locknut for a living room wall sconce. I do not know the name brand but I have...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by william.deans
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by william.deans

Bacteria sick shower head!

Every week or so there is something 'in the news' that's unhealthy or causes a risk to one's well-being...
78 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tsanford
78 comments posted 17yrs posted by tsanford

prepping interior trim.

hello. i am about to repaint the trim in my hallway. I do know that there is a layer of lead paint with a coat or two o...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cvplummer
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by cvplummer

Mortising hinges

Commercial project, slab door swap. Before- http://tinypic.com/r/14waxco/3 After- http://tinypic.com/r/2gyahab/3 Shim it...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gpsman
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by gpsman