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how do I install fence posts?

I need to put up a fence for our puppy. I plan on 4x4 PT posts, 4 feet above ground, 2 feet below. I'm getting conf...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by timothy42b
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by timothy42b

Microwave / Range Hood - light underneath Popped

Hey all: We have a Whirlpool under counter, over stove microwave (vented outside). I replaced the underneath light bulb...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by HanKdKranK
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by HanKdKranK

How to capture a critter in the attic?

We have either a mouse or a roof-rat running around inside the attic. You can hear him (or her) mainly early in the mor...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scharf.steven
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by scharf.steven

How to Remove Ceiling Tile

I have basement ceiling tiles that are about 12 inches square, without any visible border between them. Due to a potent...
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by taylor
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by taylor

How to open stackable Frigidaire washer top

Hi, I have a stackable Frigidaire washer and dryer. How do I open the top of the washer, so I can look inside? Thanks, K...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by karenfromusa
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by karenfromusa

Re: Siphon Jet clogged? - Toilet

On May 6, 12:26 pm, jeremy_seely_at_hotmail_dot snipped-for-privacy@foo.com (jcseely) wrote: > jcseely had written this...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jbobst4
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by jbobst4

no glue vinyl

Is it any good? Waste of money? I cant find a lot of good reviews on it, but my Menard's says they arent even going...
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posted by in2deep
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by in2deep

Spring cleaning list

Most years, the church has a spring cleaning. We pull out the chairs, vacuum the carpets, and so on. Wash the windows,...
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posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Wagner Airless

would someone suggest a good airless model, primarily for exterior small jobs around house, including walls and roof (a...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jim.b
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by jim.b

Siphon Jet clogged? - Toilet

Hello, Last night our toilet suddenly stopped emptying the bowl upon flushing. If I pour several gallons down the bowl...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jeremy_seely_at_hotmail_dot_com
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by jeremy_seely_at_hotmail_dot_com

Lawn Chair Repairs

I hope someone on this excellent group can help me with this question. We have some lawn/deck chairs which have the rub...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by haneburyp
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by haneburyp

Anyone have a Filtrete under-sink water filter?

I'm planning to replace our countertop water filter with an undersink model. The Filtrete under-sink filter looks l...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by wayneboatwright

small engine: carburator confusion

I have a Stihl FS36 trimmer, which has a Walbro diaphram carb. It starts OK (after priming), but only runs for 10-15 se...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gbeccles
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by gbeccles

Would you buy this ?

Looking at a home that is a short sale. Is it safe to buy this way ?
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by desgnr
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by desgnr

Cleaning concrete pond edges without affecting fish?

We have a concrete pond with fish, and the concrete liner that is exposed to the air has some black algae stains from w...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scorpionleather
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by scorpionleather