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Broken light switch

I recently moved into an older house. There is a light switch by the front door that doesn't seem to do anything. A...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by annab
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by annab

Shower Faucet Shutoff Valves

Hey all, I just replaced the faucet in my tub/shower with a new unit with a single handle. It has 2 screws in the body...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by davedejonge
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by davedejonge

Lamp far from socket plug

I have chairs and table in the middle of my living room. I want to put a lamp on the table, but dont want a wire runnin...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by senin
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by senin

Alternative to flapper in toilet tank?

I'm getting very tired of constantly replacing the rubber flappers on our three toilets. I've tried different s...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by myspam
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by myspam

Drywall question

I have seen drywall installers run a small tool over edges that they have cut. Is this to create a bevel? What is the to...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sscully2.trash
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by sscully2.trash

Insulating blinds

Hi all: We just recently got our windows replaced in our house, and consequently, our old blinds and such no longer fit...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kdorsey
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by kdorsey

generac portable generators

pb ------------------------------------- These Generac portables look great in the store or in ads. Great prices to pur...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by penny_at_baranrealty_dot_com
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by penny_at_baranrealty_dot_com

Another Question on Laminate Flooring

I just spent quite a bit of time researching Pergo. Many have commented that there is a clicking sound when walking on...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kate
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by kate

Laminate Flooring

I have bleached oak kitchen cabinets, with a pink tint to them. Would golden oak laminate flooring look OK, or would yo...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kate
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by kate

Any problems with whirlpool fridge drawers

We were out looking at fridges and notices the whirlpool drawers do not have rollers or anything like the upper end GE...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by theedudenatorREMOVE
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by theedudenatorREMOVE

cutting FRP?

I'm still messing with my homemade cistern bug screens... got the first one fabbed and it works. Second one didn&#3...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

Garage, Concrete Slab Floor/Wall; Gap...

Hi. I've an unheated garage many years old. One side the concrete floor meets the wall (wood beams) just fine; but...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by waves2ya2
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by waves2ya2

Insulating cathedral ceiling

Hi all: I'm finally finishing that bonus room project, and am investigating insulation options for the cathedral ce...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by john_manly
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by john_manly

Moving a gas dryer about 20 feet

Hi, I would like to move my gas dryer about 20 feet. Is it OK to use a longer flexible pipe? Or is there a limitation on...
28 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
28 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude