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Reinforcing kitchen wall
I have a kitchen wall with a window on top, below the window are 8" concrete blocks. I will be installing a kitchen sink and dish washer along that wall, so I broke the wall on one side to run the 2"...
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Repairing the roof truss
I hired the AC tech to replace my AC system which included a new condenser unit outside and a new handler up in the attic along with new drain line and drain pan etc...The old air handler had to be...
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Suggestions on drywall repair - making it look good
Whenever I patch and paint over nail holes I can always see a smooth spot where the hole was. Any good books or websites on doing a better job at patching drywall?
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Going to paint interior house - suggestions on paint
I am moving into my new house soon, and I will be painting the rooms. Any suggestions on brands of paints and primer?
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Coleman/Black Max 3000 PSI Pressure Washer
We purchased our PWC863000, pressure washer through Sam's Club auction. When received, it appeared the shipping container had been previously opened, so the problem may reside with them, rather than...
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15 years ago
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drip drip
Just installed new oversize downspouts on my home and now have a problem with a drip --drip----drip for hours after a rain from the downspout near our bed room. What is happening I think is that the...
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15 years ago
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The real cause of the housing crisis, Don't let the Politicians off the hook.
An old trick of politicians to blame everybody else for the problems THEY created. They always blame the usual suspects: fat cats on wall street because they are easy targets. Nobody likes the fat...
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15 years ago
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air compressor
------------------------------------- HI I have a craftsman 5hp 25 gallon compressor that will not keep running for more than 30 sec and takes hours to fill any thoughts??...
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15 years ago
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slide-in range
What's involved in replacing a drop-in range with a slide-in unit? My current ancient down draft Jenn-Air has finally been authorized to be replaced by the home warranty company. They are offering the...
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15 years ago
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Need correct name of connector
I'm trying to replace the defrost heater in a Whirlpool fridge/freezer. The calrod heater delivered yesterday has no connectors on the wire leads, and I don't know where to get them or what to call...
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15 years ago
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replacing AC
Our air conditioner unit is almost 20 years old now. It is a Trane unit and still works fine-SEER is 12. The attic furnace, also a Trane, is natural gas and is about 13 years old. It still works OK....
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15 years ago
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Help with my kitchen ceiling - drywall repair question
Hi all, We live in a manufactured home. The ceiling is made out of this odd, funky paneled looking stuff. We dry-walled over it and we were quite happy with the results. This was 7 years ago. Then a...
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crawlspace insulation
Bought a 1967 brick rancher two months ago. The termite inspector yesterday told me yesterday I had a water pipe leaking rather badly. The plumber came and fixed it but also told me there is no...
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My last roof
Hi, Time for new roof for the last time. Looking at two choices, concrete tile and metal in tile looking style. Cost and stated life expectancy is similar between two. Any one has experience on this...
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15 years ago
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Electric baseboard and T-stat wiring
I want to install a 240 baseboard at my vacation home. I was going to put in a simple T-stat mounted on the baseboard. If I decide in the future to put in a T-stat on the wall, can I run a 12/2 from...
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