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Is there a tomorrow?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1052354/Are-going-die-Wednesday.html
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Boden
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Boden

Secure locksets

Awhile back there was an internet tutorial going around that was a lesson on "lock bumping", basically a method by whic...
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posted by Timbre656
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by Timbre656

Flakey Power Outlets

Last night, the reading light and clock on my headboard both went out at the same time. I jiggled the extension cord pl...
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posted by nobody
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

New from HUD: Rehabbing Flooded Houses

Just got an email re this. Looks interesting. Handbook on rehabbing flooded homes with what appears to be an emphasis o...
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posted by groups
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by groups

DIY backyard pond with fountain - for swimming?

hi, At my place of work they had some flowerbeds which they turned into small fountain / ponds.. They dug them up, put...
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posted by Strangways
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by Strangways

Sealing my underground reservoir

I am laying the blocks for my underground reservoir. This will hold water to be pumped onto my lawn during summer month...
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posted by none
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Gluing 4" PVC

When I attempt to glue a fitting onto a length of 4" schedule 40 PVC, the fitting tends to push back forcefully after I...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by voodenn
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by voodenn

Programmable thermostat recommendation ?

Never had one before, so I have no idea what to look for. Usually I just keep the house coldish in the winter and warmi...
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posted by not_my_real_addy
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by not_my_real_addy

Low power consumption dehumidifiers $ave ?

I am looking for a low power consumption dehumidifier to cut costs. I seen these 2 below that use only a couple hundred...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cchristanis
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by cchristanis

Water heater problem

Hi: Need some advice on this. We have an older mobile home, 1973. Currently on our second hot water heater, installed a...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Phil
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by Phil

Exterior filler for nail holes

What are you guys using for exterior filler on nail holes? I've been trying to use the DryDex stuff, but if I don&#...
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posted by j
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by j

Two Faucets in Shower? Still Legal?

We are remodeling our bathroom and I want the "old fashioned" two faucets: one for hot and the other for cold. Both the...
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posted by samueltilden
96 comments posted 18yrs posted by samueltilden

Leveling a very unevrn floor

I have 2" rough cut oak(some warping)sub floor. It was covered with partial wood and it was still uneven. Can I put a s...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rethabs1_at_aol_dot_com
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by rethabs1_at_aol_dot_com

solar heater

anyone recently purchased a solar water heating unit ( i live in Phoenix) with advice to someone else considering the sa...
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posted by tecolote
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by tecolote