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How many Layers of Tarpaper on a Flat Roof?

Hi, on my house I've got a flat roof covered with tarpaper. The top layer is cracked "alligatored" and needs anothe...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by whizzy
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by whizzy

Recessed Lighting

Along the lines of another question previously asked, I want to update our recessed lighting the cheapest way possible-...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rdkaufmann
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by rdkaufmann

Ceramic Floor Tile In Bathroom

Instead of tearing up the old ceramic tile on bathroom floor, contractor wants to install new ceramic tile on top of th...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Windswept
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by Windswept

Which wire to cut?

I'm new to explosives and I don't know which wire to cut, help me plzzzzzz, it's urgent.
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by passport
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by passport

Backsplit Basement Floor Leak

The basement of my backsplit consists of two concrete boxes offset vertically about 3'. A concrete stairway connect...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by chrish57
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by chrish57

Pressure in a steam system

Hi all- Run across a confounding problem with my steam heating system. It is a one pipe system, Burnham gas boiler, has...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by leonard76
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by leonard76

New Wood Fece Termite Damage?

I just installed a new wood fence on my property about 6 months ago. I just got around to treating it with water seal,...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ajlisanti
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ajlisanti

Spinning Keyhole in Doorknob

I recently installed new doorknobs in my garage-to-house door. Now I notice that the center keyhole disk (where you&#39...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fleemo17
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by fleemo17

Home Decorators Collection

I was looking at some bathroom vanities from this catalog. The prices seem very reasonable - too reasonable, I guess. I...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jek[dot]don[at]gmail[dot]com
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by jek[dot]don[at]gmail[dot]com

Ceiling fixture wiring question

I'm replacing a ceiling light fixture in my kitchen, we've only lived in the house a few months. I removed the...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mashman74
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by mashman74

Cutting plywood

I have a large window I need to cover with plywood. My brain says it can't be done without putting a strip before t...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BigTed
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by BigTed

SemiGloss Paint Looks Blotchy

Hello, I am repainting a door with Behr Premium Plus Semi Gloss latex enamel. The door was originally painted with semi...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by spamzap
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamzap

Inspired article

http://www.salon.com/opinion/kamiya/2008/11/05/obama_victory/
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by apn96970
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by apn96970

exterior door leaking

I have an exterior door on my shop that is leaking. I think it was hung poorly and maybe the bottom seal is not working....
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NOSPAM_bluesky
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by NOSPAM_bluesky

How do I change a PRV on a Weil McLain boiler

I have developed a very small drip. The expansion tank appears to be fine and the pressure on the gauge is at an approp...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by poison_1024
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by poison_1024