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Adding Insulation during winter months

I did an addition and now that the plumbing is done, trying to get the walls up. As part of the addition, I have a craw...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Slain.k
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by Slain.k

Keeping a snowman warm

The tv weather reporter tonite said that it's so cold outside that even snowmen are shivvering. How do I warm my sn...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jimw
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jimw

Garage Door Opener Recommendation

I came home to a door about 75% shut. When I try to open or close the door, my very old opener shudders and grinds. I&#...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sdaniels
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by sdaniels

Possible heating duct problem

I belong to a little brick bungalow in the midwest US built in 1954. Original forced-air (galvanized ductwork) heating,...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by peetie.wheatstraw
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by peetie.wheatstraw

sorta OT: remote control repair?

Hi, a while back I bought a big screen TV off of a local bulletin board. The price was right, the picture is good enoug...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Metal siding to cover masonite chimney surround?

I have a masonite chimney (steel flue pipe with a decorative wood framed "chimney" about 3' square, covered with so...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by randy.norwood
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by randy.norwood

Ceiling question

We just built an addition on our house that has two floors. The addition sits on a slab. We are in the process of finis...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gcarter26
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by gcarter26

OT: Walmart facing competition!

"German discount grocer Aldi plans to open at least 75 stores in the United States in the coming year, hoping to draw t...
72 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
72 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Insulate humidifier drain tube from furnace flue

I installed a humidifier recently on my furnace. All mechanicals are in a small closet, and the only way that the overf...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mattmeitzner
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by mattmeitzner

What vehicle to buy for home improvement?

Hi, This is actually not of off topic. I've been wondering what car/truck I should buy if I become an avid home imp...
25 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
25 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude