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Sealing indoor wall from drainage from next door

We live in a townhouse and the one next door is somewhat higher than ours. Previous owners there installed a BIG pool a...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by berry
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by berry

Moen single shower handle

Had a problem with my old single handle for my Moen upright shower not completely turning off and the shower drips just...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by p-nut
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by p-nut

Opinion of Poulan Snow Blower - 11HP

Anyone have one of these or have some info to share? It is selling for $1499.00 at Costco (Canada). See it here: http:/...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by usenetr2000
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by usenetr2000

Help with drywall texturing

I've been running into a fair number of drywall patching jobs lately that involve small patches to existing walls....
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Kenmore Elite dryer won't start

We have a 5 year old Kenmore Elite electric clothes dryer. It has worked flawlessly until last night. When I push the s...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by grodenhi
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by grodenhi

back yard tree

I'm looking for a medium large shade tree for my back yard. I am in SW Ohio and prefer a tree that doesn't make...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospam
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Paint with what?

I got some Behr high-gloss latex enamel with which to paint some trim. Using a Peavy brush, roller, or foam applicator...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Seeking information about my bench vise.

I have a bench vise that I really like and am hoping to be able to find another one of the same type:- http://s211.phot...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by limeylew
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by limeylew

Loose front door knob

The inside knob on my front door will not "bite" into the opposing thread. Result: the knob comes loose and people have...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Hypatia08
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by Hypatia08

Rolling Stone Oct 16

Long article on McCain. The REAL McCain.
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Hypatia08
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Hypatia08

Ordering Gravel

I've got to order some gravel to expand my turnaround by the garage mostly to have more space to push snow (Maine)...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by benick
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by benick

OT: Poll: Gas prices

Here on the central Florida Panhandle it's averaging $3.25, in the Pensacola area around $2.90 I clicked around her...
48 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Boon
48 comments posted 18yrs posted by Boon

Washing Machine Not Draining

I have a Maytag Neptune washing machine that may be about 10 years old. The machine doesn't fully drain after washi...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Joe.Boxer
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Joe.Boxer

Glass like replacement?

Hi, Over the years I have acquired fancy furniture that has this form fitting glass surface. This 1/4" glass presents a...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wilgrow_co
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by wilgrow_co

Passing cable via switch box

Hi, For reasons of esthetics, I'd like to pass a 14gage Romex via a switch box on a wall. This is a surface mounted...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by me