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Tile backsplash

Want to put a row of 4x4 ceramic tiles where there used to be Formica. When the Formica was removed it took the top lay...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Nobody
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by Nobody

What gutter gaurds have you tried?

I have a 20 year old 5" aluminum gutter, and I'm trying to find a good gutter gaurd to go with it, and it needs to...
28 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ShadowTek
28 comments posted 17yrs posted by ShadowTek

Painting Forever Storm Doors

Hi, I have three Forever doors installed, and there is no problem with the doors. One of them is subject to dog paws fr...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Kiernan
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by Kiernan

concrete slab for shed

Well after contemplating several options, have decided to pour a concrete slab for 12 x 16 shed....what I have done so...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cheapdave
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by cheapdave

Vibration isolating main ducts from furnace?

A recent post on soundproofing reminded me to ask this.... I'll probably need a new furnace for this winter. I was...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by passport
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by passport

Creature

What kind of creature is digging holes in my back lawn? There are about an inch and a half round and an inch or two dee...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by boobooililililil
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by boobooililililil

confused by Juno price disparity

Hi, I finally settled on the ic22 can, but I unsettled by the price disparities. It's 6.99 at Lowes, (website down...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Noise insulation

Hi, I would like to insulate my kitchen ceiling for noise: my daughter's bedroom is right above the kitchen separat...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Waterproof Membrane for water run off

I'm using gravel to provide an incline for water run off away from the house Managed to snag a load of gravel for n...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Peter
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by Peter

Paint for plastic Shutters

My shutters seem to need a paint job.... they held up fairly well for about 10 years but are rather faded. They are the...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Peter
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by Peter

Latex mattresses: Why are they better?

Anyone out there own a latex mattress? I'm curious why they are better than memory foam or conventional mattress? I...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by me
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by me

Making a countertop -- questions re; wood

I have an apartment that I will be renting out that is being remodeled. The kitchen will have a pre-made Lowes post-for...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by BetaB$
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by BetaB$

Porch light keeps blowing bulb

About every 5th time (+/-) the light is turned on the bulb blows. Sometimes it can go a dozen times, sometimes just a c...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dave
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by dave