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Insurance cancelled before claim filed

"[Florida] A Cape Coral woman received a letter abruptly cancelling [sic] her homeowner's insurance because of impr...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Rabbits galore

I am plagued by hordes of rabbits. They eat everything in sight, especially tender shoots and newly planted stuff. When...
46 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wr
46 comments posted 17yrs posted by wr

30 Guests in a Hot House

Ok, so the wife's having 30 people over on Saturday for an afternoon shindig. Just so happens that Saturday will be...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by fleemo17
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by fleemo17

Small Engine Repair

I'd love to learn how to fix small engines, but none of my local tech schools offers classes any longer. Are the onl...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mcp6453
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by mcp6453

Rigid Insulation Directly under Laminate Flooring

I'm in the process of finishing my basement. I have a dry, new construction basement. I am flirting with the idea o...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cormier.nick_at_gmail_dot_com
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by cormier.nick_at_gmail_dot_com

Paint-stained concrete

I have a concrete patio slab measuring 12' x 25'. Over 40-years, I've used muriatic acid three or four time...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gcotterl
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by gcotterl

Combining extension cords?

I bought a B&D 12 amp electric mower that I need a 100 feet of extension cord for. Would it be advisable to combine two...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by r2kay
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by r2kay

WD-40 Spill on Concrete: How do I clean it up?

Its been a day since we ran over a can of WD-40, any idea how to get it off the drive way? Soad did not help. tx
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by labicff
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by labicff

A few questions about ridge vents

I have a couple roofing companies coming out next week to give estimates on ridge vents for the house and a second gara...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bobwhite
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by bobwhite

how to knock off slab remainder?

The slab for my garage looks like it wasn't finished right. Take a look: http://yfrog.com/58things1j http://yfrog.c...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by benjunk
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by benjunk

Repainting Metal Garage Door

I'm sure I'll get a host of various replies but let's give it a shot. Double Garage door Metal Suspect orig...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by postmaster
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by postmaster

Melted Rubber Feet - How to Fix or Replace?

I lent a yamaha keyboard to a friend without realizing that the rubber feet had melted. Now the keyboard leaves a gummy...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ellen
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by ellen

Weather station

I bought an indoor/outdoor weather station. The brand is Accurite. It is a nifty setup that has outdoor remote sensors...
39 comments posted 17yrs
posted by esp
39 comments posted 17yrs posted by esp

not 110 volt

One of the kitchen lights was flickering and there was noise coming from the switch when the light was flickering. I re...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jsmith
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by jsmith

RADIANT BARRIERS... Again

I tried to resurrect this one from an earlier post but I guess posts don't "bump." It's damned hot here in Cent...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by BradMM
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by BradMM