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Plexiglas

I need to buy a 3' sq piece of 1/4" Plexiglas. I tried HD but wasn't able to find it. Any ideas? TIA Chuck B.
32 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cbachmann
32 comments posted 17yrs posted by cbachmann

Condensation

I have been finding water on the floor in my kitchen and utility areas for the last several mornings. It has been terri...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by freckles
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by freckles

Skylight for flat roof access

I am having trouble finding a skylight to meet the following specifications: 1. Fit existing (external dimension) curb...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOSPAM
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOSPAM

sandfilter

I have just moved into a property that hsa a inground pool, I noticed that the multi selector valve was on recirculatio...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tonybalsicas_at_live_dot_com
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by tonybalsicas_at_live_dot_com

Inclusion of Clause -- Missed Deadline -- How?

One of my friends just finished a bathroom remodel where the contractor not only finished ahead of schedule but underco...
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posted by cuhulain _ _98
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by cuhulain _ _98

Buidling a base for a plastic shed

My sister in-law bought a plastic shed at Costco (Keter Bellevue) with floor dimensions of 100.5" x 80.5". ("http://out...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scharf.steven
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by scharf.steven

House Air Conditioner

Hello, My son and his wife will have to replace their house air conditioner. Live in Mass. Typical 3 bedroom Split styl...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rgsros
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by rgsros

Attic fan? Whole house fan? Neither? Both?

Hello again! I ran a search, and I am nor confused than ever, plus I have some other info from a contractor. We have a...
25 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wmspins
25 comments posted 17yrs posted by wmspins

Gluing aluminum to glass

Got a question regarding an upcoming repair job: how to adhere an aluminum strip to glass. Client has a glass shower th...
49 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
49 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

Please help. drywall dust damage

Our basement flooded in January and we had to replace the sheet rock. There was also an area of popcorn ceiling at the...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Fischenet
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by Fischenet

CF wierdness, glowing flickering turned off

Came home tonight to find my CF bulb on my exterior door light flickering and barely glowing. Assumed the new bulb was...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hallerb
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by hallerb

HF Oscillating Multi-Function Tool

Actually got to use it today for a classic rot application - replace bottom couple of feet of brick molding at garage....
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posted by postmaster
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by postmaster

Circuit breakers and breaker box

I had a electrician install a new breaker box on the outside of my house where the old one was. The install was done Fr...
31 comments posted 17yrs
posted by void
31 comments posted 17yrs posted by void

John Deere Mower

I have had a JD ride on mower for a year now (LA165 I believe) and find that every time I go to start it, the battery i...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Reuse.Recycle
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by Reuse.Recycle