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Door deadlatch sticks open

I have an exterior door with a keyhole-in-knob deadlatch. With the recent cold weather, the latch started sticking open...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by JimmyGeldburg
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by JimmyGeldburg

water based floor finish

Hi - I'm considering using a water-based polyurethane to finish a newly installed wide pine floor... Mostly to avoi...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gfiske
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by gfiske

Waxless toilet ring

I changed from wax to waxless rings some time ago. Today I found the toilet was leaking again around the base. I've...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by left
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by left

Source of 60hz-ish electrical hum?

While trying to connect wireless speakers for the Xmas season I noticed that on the receiver end I get a distinct hmmmm...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by r.mariotti
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by r.mariotti

Vinyl flooring seams

Several years ago, I had woodtone vinyl flooring installed by Lowe's. A couple of months later, all the seams were...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by infodex
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by infodex

Three electrical code questions

Hi, 1. Is it permissible to install outlets in the same bay that also has heating system pipes? 2. Is it permissble to...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Basement drains in older house - where do they go?

I have 2 basement drains in my house. It looks like at one time a washer and dyer was down there. They do not appear to...
33 comments posted 17yrs
posted by theedudenator
33 comments posted 17yrs posted by theedudenator

Water in garage from cars/snow and no drain.

My garage was built in 1942. It never had a floor drain in it. Is there a standard way to add a drain?
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by theedudenator
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by theedudenator

mortgage question

Please forgive this slightly off topic post, but since all of you are homeowners, maybe you have some thoughts on this....
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nospamtodd
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by nospamtodd

Another use for a chainsaw

As a bayonet. If your AR-15 is not scary-looking enough, you can get this snap-on attachment. http://www.ar15.com/forums...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Removing Ivy from Wood Siding

We've pulled most of it off, and have just the remnants of the suckers. This stuff essentially began to grow IN to...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cyberpurrs
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by cyberpurrs

shop window insulation

I'm thinking to cut to fit pieces of 2" polystyrene for my shop windows for use in the winter (east and west) and s...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOSPAM_bluesky
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOSPAM_bluesky

Dishwasher drain problem

I've had this Whirlpool 1200 dishwasher for about 6 yrs now. Every couple years it eats an impeller/chopper and I&#...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by elbrecht
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by elbrecht