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Window film to block sun heat

My new house has a few big windows facing southwest, taking much sun heat in the afternoon. Have to keep the heat pump...
26 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wanghaodong
26 comments posted 17yrs posted by wanghaodong

9" Water Supply line for toilet

We had to replace our water supply line on our toilet as it broke. When I went to Home Depot they now only sell 12" lin...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by carcrash1
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by carcrash1

casement or double hung?

Hi, I am purchasing a property in Nova Scotia, (Hot Summers, Cold Winters). The property is approx. 60 years old and ha...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by anthonyzadeh
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by anthonyzadeh

Bathtub paint

I have a chip in the steel tub, which has been there for many years. The steel tub is rusting in that spot. Its somethi...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by imperfect
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by imperfect

Need to make a quick decision: BT 3000 SX

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade from my (most) entry level Ryobi saw. Is this a step up or essentially the same thing: h...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Grey Squirrel Birthing Patterns

I live in Massachusetts and squirrels have gotten into the area above my sun parlor ceiling though some rotted fascia b...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by frank1492
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by frank1492

Shielding an A/C Compressor/Condenser Unit

Our A/C Compressor/Condenser is only shaded by the shadow of our house until about mid-morning. The rest of the day it...
33 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
33 comments posted 17yrs posted by wayneboatwright

Leaking bathtub faucet

My bath/shower faucet(separate hot/cold) is starting to leak pretty bad (on the cold side). My plumber said a tile guy...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by d
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by d

Storing an Auto Battery?

I've ended up with an extra car battery. Took it to a local auto parts store, to see if it was worth anything. The...
41 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cdubyalee
41 comments posted 17yrs posted by cdubyalee

Solar water heater life

From the info I have gathered the life expectancy of a solar water heate is comparable to a run of the mill non solar w...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123

Cutting Floor

I need to replace a 5/8 plywood floor in a half bath. I want to cut it flush to the wall without having to tear up the...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by x
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by x

Do Anteaters Make Good Pets?

I have a big problem with little ants. Not the really tiny micro-ants, but the red ones that are maybe 1/2" long. They...
48 comments posted 17yrs
posted by therealulysses
48 comments posted 17yrs posted by therealulysses

Sump Pump Costs

------------------------------------- When houses were built in my neighborhood 25 years ago in upstate NY, no codes fo...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by CWEINGARTNER_at_NYCAP_dot_RR_d
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by CWEINGARTNER_at_NYCAP_dot_RR_d

240 Volt wire?

Hi, I have a wire that seems to have only to conductors in it. It's a gray wire in which the plastic sheath is tigh...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude