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Framing out the wall

Hi, I need to increase the depth of a wall (currently open) and I'm planning to do it essentially by nailing 2x2&#3...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

GFCI : Kitchen crackling sound with light smoke

When we use a Microwave oven and toster together in Kitchen, one of the GFCI receptacles in Kitchen generates a crackli...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ajayt12
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by ajayt12

Any bird watchers here?

Can anyone identigy this bird? It hit my window pretty good this morning and I was just wondering what type it is. it a...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by That had to hurt
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by That had to hurt

Install TV cable outlet

I would like to install a TV cable outlet in a wall that currently does not have one. I have complete access to the flo...
30 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gp
30 comments posted 17yrs posted by gp

Cut Sink Hole in Formica

Due to some new appliances, I need to replace a Formica counter that has an existing sink. Can someone suggest the best...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jc_va
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jc_va

OT: Recipe from Sphere Magazine, about 1978

It never hurts to try, and I know some on the ng have diverse interests, so..... I am looking for a recipe for an apple...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by norminn
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by norminn

Do I need a garage subpanel?

I need a 240v outlet right now, and I want to do a full rewire of the garage in the near future. A subpanel sounds like...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by reverend
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by reverend

PVC pipe

Any way to decouple pvc once it's been glued? I've got a piece I'd like to take off. It's too close to...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by in2-dadark
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by in2-dadark

It's come to this...

While driving around in another part of town today, I spotted a new kind of shop: "Tire Rental" "As low as $3.00/week"...
33 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
33 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

vent-free gas log sets

I can't believe nobody knows anything about vent-free gas log sets. A big disappointment from a group that has so ma...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by chuck
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by chuck

Air Nailer vs: screws, vs: hammer and nails

Hello, I am putting down a 1/4 inch plywood subfloor over top of existing 3/4 inch plywood. What kind of fastener shoul...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by unknown
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by unknown

OT, Using Amplified PC Speakers on DVD player

I got one of those small portable DVD players. I got it mainly for when I go camping, or want to watch a movie when I w...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by haroldstillman
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by haroldstillman

Power drill/driver

I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though I've still got one battery and the charg...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hmessinger.removethis
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by hmessinger.removethis