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Foxtail and Oxalis Problem

I have neighbors (back and windward side) that are cultivating large swatches of foxtail and allowing oxalis to displac...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cuhulain_98
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by cuhulain_98

rejuvanating shoe polish

I bought some shoe polish kits with the tin of polish at the bottom and a large cap that holds the applicator and rag....
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by demi
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by demi

mounting a safe

I just received a very nice fireproof safe that has no mounting hardware. So it's fireproof etc but not thief proof...
28 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Nospam
28 comments posted 17yrs posted by Nospam

How do I remove this Honeywell thermostat?

Painting a room at a friend's new/used house. The thermostat in the picture linked below will be replaced within 6-...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by newstrash
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by newstrash

Karcher Pressure Washer question?

I have one and use it regularly. However, it no longer will syphon in any liquid through the dip hose. I've cleaned...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bobm3
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by bobm3

condensate pumps

just a heads up, amazon has condensate pumps (both Little Giant and Hartell brands) for about $40 now. I'd consider...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Electrical question-240V breaker.

I wanted to shut off an electric wall heater so I went to the breaker box looking for a doubled 20A breaker since the h...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ctbishop
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by ctbishop

GREAT STUFF to the rescue

Pic http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-suv-window-fail.jpg?w=500&h=325
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

PTL - how long before I can finish it?

Just finished building a swingset out of PTL and plan on finishing it. This is the 'new' PTL from Home Depot th...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by limp_arbor
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by limp_arbor

HEATING WATER

It SEEMS I can heat water faster in my microwave than I can on my stovetop. Is a microwave "more efficient" at heating...
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Tiling shower wall -- advice needed

Hello. I had a roof leak that softened by plaster and lathe shower wall and bulged the wall. I removed all the tiles fr...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rat.baxter
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by rat.baxter

Climatouch Thermostat / Furnace help

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. I installed a Climatouch digital thermostat about 5 years ago, everythi...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bml
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by bml

Lawn furniture clear coat problem

Hello All, Last summer purchased outdoor table from Home Depot. I sprayed it with a clear coat hoping it would extend t...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by brent.bolin
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by brent.bolin

removing a shower head/fixture that is stuck

I have a shaving mirror that threads to the shower pipe like a shower head. The shower head then threads onto the shavi...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by techman41973
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by techman41973

dehumidifiers revisited

OK... does anyone make a decent dehumidifier anymore? I bought two LG's last year, one for the basement and one for...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel