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Delmar Blind Repair

Is there a place where I can send Delmar blinds to be repaired? Or, where can I get repair kits? and, how difficult is i...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sea.dog
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by sea.dog

This group

Is an amazing wealth of knowledge! Just thought I would say that. :-) Usenet is dying, so when it dies, I want to know...
28 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Mitch
28 comments posted 17yrs posted by Mitch

Hooking Up Doorbell Via Homerun Closet Need Help

I have a bit of an unusual situation. I wired up my house when I did a remodel to install a key system and an intercom...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by michael.roback
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by michael.roback

Apollo to Houston: We have a toilet problem.

Emboldened by my vast, bold previous experiences, I embarked upon another journey into the dark mysterious world of toi...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by John
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by John

mesh fencing on a slope

Silly question, but is there an accepted method for fencing on a slope when using rectanglar mesh fence? (I've got...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jules.richardsonnews
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by jules.richardsonnews

Slider advice

I have a 5x8', pretty thick, plywood base resting on the edges three (maybe four) 2x12 frames. This plywood base ha...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Electrolysis for de-rusting

In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of using an electric current to drive an otherwise non-spontan...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by puddingDOTman
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by puddingDOTman

Slightly OT - Electrical Puzzle

Using a handheld voltmeter, at the battery on my car, I get a reading of around 12.5 volts. When I use the same voltmet...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cdubyalee
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by cdubyalee

Frugal day bed?

Id like to take a twin size mattress I have and make a daybed out of it in my loft style apartment (read small) so as t...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by me
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by me

How much can a wooden door swell?

How much can a wooden door swell? Do I have to wait until it shrinks again? It's never been anywhere near this bad...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Shed project question

have a dumb question about my shed project......I'm constructing a 12x16 shed. have poured concrete slab and put do...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cheapdave
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by cheapdave

testing water heater

Hmm, our water heater seems to have become unwell in the last couple of days - taking a long time to reheat, and whilst...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jules.richardsonnews
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by jules.richardsonnews

Washer/Dryer combo problems

I have a MLCE52RCS1 washer dryer combo and I'm looking for a service manual. I've got a broke tub support and d...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bonanzaman
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by bonanzaman

Please find these plumbing parts...

I've searched a few plumbing sites, but couldn't find what I was looking for. Maybe you guys that know the plum...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by teamarrows
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by teamarrows

gas engine clogging up

I have a TroyBilt powerwasher with the Briggs & Stratton engine I bought at Lowe's a couple of months ago. It has o...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by deodiaus
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by deodiaus