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My drill seems to be losing power?

I have a Dewalt 12V cordless drill that I have been using and it has always worked fine for what I do. However, recentl...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Furring out a concrete wall by 2-1/2"

I have a 4" thick concrete block wall between my utility room and garage. Due to new plumbing (washing machine, laundry...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Rust Destroyer, Ospho, or what?

Are any of so-called rust neutralizers effective at keeping rust at bay? Paint and hardware stores have suggested tryin...
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posted by postacct
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by postacct

Ceiling Medalion

I just had a ceiling medalion installed. It looks great, except one side has a tiny gap. What is the best way to "snug"...
47 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kate
47 comments posted 17yrs posted by kate

Safe to Paint a Light Fixture?

I have several recessed (canned lighting in my ceiling) light fixtures in my family room. The interior of this fixture...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kate
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by kate

WIndows site

Hello, I'm trying to create an informative site on research and information about home windows replacement. I know...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by contractordiscover
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by contractordiscover

gas oven thermostat replacement

I have a GE JGBS17PEA4WH gas range. I need to replace the thermostat. The thermostat is a WB20K10023 GE range / wall ov...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kme187
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by kme187

Replacing Old Shower Handles

A neighbor asked me to look at her shower handles to see about replacing them. They are very basic chrome cross handles...
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posted by DerbyDad03
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by DerbyDad03

Craftsman Lawn Mower Overfilled With Oil

My one year old Craftsman mower was overfilled with oil (unbeknowst to me) a few days ago, was started, but never got a...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by pbarts_at_sbcglobal_dot_net
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by pbarts_at_sbcglobal_dot_net

repairs on older home

I am a disabled 64 year old person who worked until 1992 and had a work injury. I paid taxees until a few years ago and...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rashton
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by rashton

NEC and new electric panel locations

I am trying to find if it is permissible to locate new electric panels in a kitchen. I read somewhere that they cannot...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Len56
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by Len56

Screen porch - your ideas and suggestions?

I need to finish up my screen porch and would welcome all thoughts and input. The facts... The porch is approximately 3...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dadiOH
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by dadiOH