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maytag lat 9416 aae washer

I have a maytag washer and I was told by maytag customer service that the mounting stem seal kit was not covered under...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by redtp1
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by redtp1

The Studley Toolchest

An 1800's piano repairman's tool kit. http://gizmodo.com/5101751/late-1800s-studley-tool-chest-is-function-and-f...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Where plywood meets drywall.

Hi, It is recommended that skylights are finished with plywood rather than drywall. I'm imagining that the plywood...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Replacing sink drain gasket?

Anyone know of a website showing detailed step by step instructions to guide someone with zero knowledge about this stu...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by postacct
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by postacct

Cpvc Fitting Question

Is there such a thing as a cross or x cpvc fitting for 1/2" cpvc pipe? I tried Lowes, Home Depot, Google & Ebay & can&#3...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hquits
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by hquits

California electric rates are getting ridiculous

I just received a notice from California Edison that Tier 3, 4 and 5 rates are increasing AGAIN in the first quarter of...
172 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scorpionleather
172 comments posted 17yrs posted by scorpionleather

Ceiling electrical box depth

Hi, I'm installing an electrical box in an open ceiling. Should the depth be such the the electrical box is flush wi...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

belmont barber chair repair

Anyone know how to fill the hydraulic fluid on a 40 yr old Belmont barber chair? -------------------------------------...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kross35_at_hotmail_dot_com
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by kross35_at_hotmail_dot_com

ticking vent

Some of you may remember the saga of my stove that the home warranty company bought. The stove is in and works fine now...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman

Grounding a satellite dish

Direct TV is coming out next Thursday to install a dish. I told them they could ground it properly or I would not subsc...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kilowatt
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by kilowatt

Cat 5 wiring (2025 Update)

Greetings Again All, Am I the only one who has a hard time crimping connectors onto cat 5 cable? I have a cat 5 crimpin...
72 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mark
72 comments posted 17yrs posted by mark

paint on a vinyl window?

will any type of painting process hold on the interior side of a vinyl window frame? thanks, bill
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by custom4173
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by custom4173

Hardiebacker question

Greetings All, I am using Hardiebacker as the underlayment foe some slate tile. The Hardiebacker is will be installed o...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mark
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by mark