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Moving a dryer - OK to lay it on the side or back?

I am moving a gas dryer and was curious if they're OK to lay on their sides or back. Any problems with the bearing,...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bryanscholtes
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by bryanscholtes

bagger for rider

Has anyone made a homemade bagging system for the rider? I was thinking about that and trying to rig up something. I ha...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bigjcw1023
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by bigjcw1023

Pouring concrete into a tight space

There is a section of the concrete wall I would like to pour solid concrete into. It is a section that originally was c...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Adding a little antifreeze to sprinkler line.

Last week I blew out my sprinklers. I borrowed a compressor from a friend. Then today while trying to hook up my hose t...
29 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
29 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

deadbolt misaligned

The front door is hard to lock sometimes. You must push the door strongly to get the deadbolt into the hole. The mechan...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman

how much is a square?

Roofer gave me a rough estimate of my roof size. 40 square is the measurement. Is a square equivilent to a bundle of shi...
38 comments posted 18yrs
posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman
38 comments posted 18yrs posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman

It's not a CIRCULAR SAW

Why are they called CIRCULAR SAWS? You cant cut a CIRCLE with them. I tried to cut a circle in a sheet of plywood. It&#...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by level906
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by level906

Pressure Washer GPM

I understand that GPM can be as important or more important than PSI for "getting work done". So, I'd like as high...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospam
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Question about old heating oil tank

My heating oil tank is pretty old, and is located in my basement. I have no idea how much rust might be inside it. Is t...
32 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Logic316
32 comments posted 18yrs posted by Logic316

Getting rid of Trick or Treaters - Permanently

I knew this was going to be another year when there were hundreds of stupid costumed children ringing my doorbell on Oc...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Vampire-of-Death
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Vampire-of-Death

Transition 1-1/2" PVC to 3/4" PVC

I would like to transition from a 1-1/2" diameter sch 40 PVC pipe to just 3/4" diameter. Is there a reducer for this or...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Home Depot Stairs

Hi, does anyone know where I can purchase the portable stairs that you see in Home Depot aisles? These are the type of...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dchou4u
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by dchou4u

Review: Zenith DTT901 DTV converter box

Just used my gubmint'-issued $40 credit and bought the box (at a local Circuit City). Got the only one they had, th...
32 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
32 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody