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metal table question

I have a round metal table with a mesh table top that is divided into four sections. Underneath the mesh are four bars...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dummy
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by dummy

"leaking" hydraulic jack

I have a hydraulic jack that leaks - loses pressure/oil within a few minutes. The 'release' is a push in button...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pauloman
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by pauloman

Kenmore Softener resin tank crack question

I have a Kenmore water softener (625.388250) that is 7 years old. When I was adding salt, I notice that the outer shell...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noname87
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by noname87

Water comes through cement in garage

when it rains hard water seems to come up through cement floor in garage, but no problem in basement..Is there some way...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by brainless
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by brainless

Thin Set

This stuff is driving me crazy! I can't level it out as it sticks to the trowel. I'm trying to smooth out some...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sword
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by sword

Voltage Converter - Power Specs.

I may be going to England soon and have been looking at voltage converter kits. I've seen some that say they only w...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by newsreader
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by newsreader

Joe the Plumber loses his business

What John McCain never told us, was that Joe the Plumber was on the verge of losing his business due to the failed econ...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by constructionzone
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by constructionzone

I cried...

...with joy and relief, as I looked out on the crowds in Grant Park celebrating the election of our new president. So m...
133 comments posted 18yrs
posted by apn96970
133 comments posted 18yrs posted by apn96970

Just a question

Would it cost a lot to bullet proof my house?
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by couple7802002
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by couple7802002

FIBERGLASS SHOWER

------------------------------------- I'M WONDERING IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO CUT OUT A SECTION ON BOTTOM OF FIBERGLASS...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bunzlusa_at_hotmail_dot_com
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by bunzlusa_at_hotmail_dot_com

Ceramic Tile backsplash question

Getting my backsplash done in ceramic tile. Just thinking about the electrical outlets and how am I to go about getting...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by stevecornick
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by stevecornick

cast iron downspout

Hi, I have aluminum downspout that go into a cast iron pipe. I pulled it out as I thought it was plugged. I discovered...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by carlbernardi
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by carlbernardi

Recessed light white trim yellowed

Ten years ago I had 4" Halo recessed fixtures installed in my kitchen. The trim kits are part #993W, featuring a white...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jacy
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by jacy

Anyone using LED lighting at home yet?

Sam's club has some replacement bulbs that are LED based. Three pack for $15 BUCKS Anyone tried or using such lighti...
40 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
40 comments posted 18yrs posted by me