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New check valve for sump pump leaks - OK?

I replaced my sump pump, including the check valve. With the new pump, the system made a lot more noise, like water flu...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by user2048
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by user2048

8" - 4" faucet conversion

Does anybody sell an escutcheon that will blank both 8" holes in a bathroom sink so I can install a 4" center faucet. I...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by djdieterle
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by djdieterle

Failure of Rechargeable Battery

I have a set of four rechargeable AA batteries for my digital camera. One of the four will not hold a charge. I recall...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ems2004
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by ems2004

Choosing Crown Moulding

Can someone offer advice regarding choice of crown mouldning What I want to do is install crown moulding on the lower l...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Peter
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by Peter

Universal Wrench

Does anyone out there know where I can get a set of these Wrenches? I have no idea of what they are called other than u...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nsn
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by nsn

Governor hunting

x-no-archive: yes Do we need a license to go governor hunting? http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/shop/html/governor_ad...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by invalid
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by invalid

Toxic drywall from China

x-no-archive: yes > x-no-archive:yes > > > > Didja hear that Mr. President is now urging Americans > and other citizens...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by invalid
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by invalid

Leaking Water Coupling Question

Hello, Have a Union that leaks a very small amount on the incoming water line to the house. Really a small amount, a fe...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rgsros
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by rgsros

sloppy Kwikset lock

My front door hasn't sealed well since I replaced the knob/latch with a Kwikset Tylo. The latching tongue has so mu...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cash
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by cash

aerate clay soil

I'm posting this here in case anyone searches Google for help aerating clay soil and needs ideas. This worked great...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jvt1969
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by jvt1969

OT Cordless phones again

I think I am going to try this one. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11253497&whse=bc&topnav=&brow...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kilowatt
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by kilowatt

What brand of CFL's is the best?

I just had the third one of the CFL's (compact flourescent lights) go bad within about a year... Wondering if one b...
25 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kskenter
25 comments posted 17yrs posted by kskenter

New front door letting in outside air

I just bought a new home, and the wind comes through around the steel entry door perimeter. Does this mean the door wasn...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dmfoerster
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by dmfoerster

OT: Camera batteries

Been using Duracell NiMH, 2650 miliamp rating. Use them in my mini mag, and digital camera. Problem is.... that if I do...
70 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
70 comments posted 17yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##