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Making Cardboard Waterproof?

Hello, I have a design made out of cardboard that I will be keeping outside in the elements. I need it to be able to ho...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by samadams_2006
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by samadams_2006

stuck washer on toilet

The plastic washer on the outside bottom of the tank for the flapper unit is stuck or glued on.. How do get if off ?
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u46027
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by u46027

Gas Range Help

Does anyone know where I can find a manual for a Roper gas range, model# F8957WD, Serial# 7X64378? Does anyone know how...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by manin
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by manin

Electric water heater thermostat.

Hi, In need of replacement Apcom thermostats(upper ad lower). Any good on-line source? TIA,
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dragon40
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dragon40

Working with Galvanized Metal

Hello, I'm working with some galvanized metal ( the stuff that you use to take the smoke from a wood-burning firepl...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by samadams_2006
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by samadams_2006

Stuck flapper washer

I am replaceing the flapper kit on the toilet, the plastic washer on the bottom of the tank is stuck... How can I get it...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u46027
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by u46027

Inserting a tee in a 1/2" water line

Hi, When cutting into a 1/2" water line to install a tee, what length should one cut out? I took my measurements and it...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Dog eating house

We're in the process of having the exterior of this old place redone. I'd hired a painter, who needed a carpent...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by notme
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by notme

Removing paint from "antique'd" door hardware

Can anyone suggest a good method to remove paint (could be oil based) from the "antigue'd brass" hardware of a door...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobnospam
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobnospam

installing connectors on RG-6?

Hi, since it's not possible to work outside today (thanks Hanna!) I gathered up all the cable stuff I'd gathere...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

A new roof: Some questions

Our family's little vacation cottage needs a new roof. I got four estimates, ranging from $3200 to $10,000 for a 14...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bcdrums
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by bcdrums

Craftsman mitre saw problem

Hello. I have a craftsman 10" sliding compound mitre saw. When set for a 45 degree bevel, the blade strikes the left pl...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fspicer
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by fspicer

Dishwasher Mount to Granite?!?!?!?!?!?

We've pretty much got our cabinets in and have picked out a nice slab of granite for our countertop. Our old counte...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by 57classic
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by 57classic

stopping leaks into basement

well, it's raining here (no big surprise) and I finally have gotten a chance to observe the beginnings of the water...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

1995 Mtd snowblower wont start

------------------------------------- I have a 1995 Mtd yard machines 5 hp 2 stage snowthrower. I recently tried to sta...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pb85005_at_gmail_dot_com
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by pb85005_at_gmail_dot_com