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Ordering concrete for delivery

Hi, I finished my small concrete project today and next is to backfill the holes in the slabI have opened up in four ba...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

A sticky problem

I just ripped up some one old one-piece vinyl flooring. Around the edges, it was glued down. There's residual glue when...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by groups
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by groups

How to drill a 3/4" hole in metal?

I need to make (drill?) several 3/4" holes in 1/4" thick aluminum panels. I have a 3/8" drill, a 1/2" drill bit, a 4" a...
39 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wer25
39 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

Chimney cap

What is the proper method for capping a wooden framed chimney. It is a wooden structure with a flat top, Vinyl sided, w...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dbljay7542
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by dbljay7542

Oven duct problme

I have noticed that there is some grease dripping out from the duct connected to my oven onto the basement floor where...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kimatafm
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by kimatafm

Help!!

I need to remodel a bathroom to accomodate my wheelchair and received this from a designer. He's been doing thois w...
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posted by info
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by info

Problems Heating House - Apollo Heating System.

We are having problems getting our house heated this winter, and are trying to figure out why. We have an Apollo Heatin...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by eye1something
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by eye1something

Is this the official clock changing day?

Is this the official clock changing day in the US now? November 2, 2008. Just checking...... I cant rely on my older co...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by letterman
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

My wife got a new washer

My wife has been begging me for ages to get a new washer. I told her we cant afford it, but she insisted. Yesterday I f...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by letterman
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

What are these on the side of a vacuum breaker?

I have this vacuum breaker on my sprinkler system. What are the 2 small valves on the side for? Can you hook up an air...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

Help troubleshooting Maytag Neptune

Apologies if this is the wrong group! I'm wondering if anyone could help me troubleshoot my Maytag Neptune washer:...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by graftonfot
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by graftonfot

Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor - Clutch/Brake Pedal

I have a 10 year-old 42" Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor. While releasing the Brake/Clutch pedal to the drive position, I...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bjbigus_at_wi_dot_rr_dot_com
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by bjbigus_at_wi_dot_rr_dot_com

brown crud in water tank

We have a well and a water tank with a diaphragm. Our water pressure was getting low, so I checked the air pressure in...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by youknowwhat.mccranie
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by youknowwhat.mccranie