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Storm door falling out of its frame

I have a prehung storm door and the two bottm hinges on it keep popping out of place. I've tried just pushing them...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by luvslfn_at_hotmail_dot_com
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by luvslfn_at_hotmail_dot_com

Hand tampering and Power compactor

Several years ago I built a 3 foot high x 24 foot long retaining wall with a stair case in the middle. This required me...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nojunk_allowed
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by nojunk_allowed

Replaceing Flooring

I have to replace a vinyl tile floor in a rental unit. I pulled up a couple of the damaged tiles and found the plywood...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bernie
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by bernie

Jalousie Window Hardware Repair

My house was built in 1956 and has the original jalousie windows. I happen to like them but the cranks etc. are wearing...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dereksl2
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by dereksl2

Garden Hose for transfer of K1 Oil ?

I need to transfer K1 kerosene from my delivery trailer to my tank 50 ft away. I have priced hoses made for fuels, and...
40 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
40 comments posted 17yrs posted by jnipperxxx

rescreening a patio door

any tips or tricks to keeping the screen (fiberglass) tight while rolling in the spline?? we've already done it twic...
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posted by changbah
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by changbah

where to buy lighter fluid?

do any drugstore chains still sell lighter fluid? I asked at CVS yesterday and they recommended a tobacconist's, bu...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Urinal for the home

Why can't you buy a urinal for the home? Don't men get tired of pissing all over the toilet, floor and wall? If you don'...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hipupchuck
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by hipupchuck

exterior stain over exterior paint?

I'm going to be restaining my siding this summer. But the trim appears to have been mostly finished with paint inst...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by thomasstruth
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by thomasstruth

Compressor / inflator recommendations

I am considering buying an inflatable poolside water slide something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Intex-58851-Water...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by square.peg
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by square.peg

Thank you, amateur gutter hanger, wherever you are

Spent some time cleaning out my raingutters today. I have to shout out a very special "thank you" to the halfwit who in...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by usenet-659f31de7f953aeb
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by usenet-659f31de7f953aeb

Dishwasher Drain

I am installing a new SHE33M02UC Bosch dishwasher in place of our old Gibson. With the Gibson I used a drain hose about...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mikosh6
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by mikosh6

new a/c refrigerant?

I'm in the market to replace my split-system heat pump A/C. An installer = came by today and said that there is a "...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Jean
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jean