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How to Lower Bed or Put it on the Floor?

I have had a bedroom set for over 10 years and it is very nice, however the bed is high off the ground. It takes a 2 st...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pcwebtrax
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by pcwebtrax

Reverse polarity outlet fix?

In the process of selling a home and the inspector detected two duplex outlets with "reverse polarity". He states that...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by r.mariotti
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by r.mariotti

Porch light install question - additional info

Regarding my earlier question about a mounting plate that is too large, the holes that are for mounting the light to th...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postacct
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by postacct

Drilling holes in aluminum?

I have a 1/8th thick aluminum bar 36 inches long and 2 inches wide that I want to drill some 5/16 inch holes into and b...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postacct
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by postacct

Porch light install question

The mounting plate is larger than the existing box and the holes to secure the light are about a bit less than an inch...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postacct
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by postacct

Getting sewer & water want to keep well too.

Wondering if we keep our well will it freeze due to non use in the winter? Is there some maintenance that has to be don...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

Phone problems after thunderstorm

I am trying to help my grandmother with a phone problem. I'm not entirely sure what's going on (she's very...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by littleboyblu87
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by littleboyblu87

Foundation Repair - Interior?

We purchased a home about a year and a half ago that had previous foundation issues. The previous owner had paid for fo...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joecb1
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by joecb1

Trying to find KWH of fans?

Model 3733 20" Box Fan made by company called LASKO It has 3 settings, high, medium and low, I cannot determine the Wat...
27 comments posted 18yrs
posted by blame
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by blame

Craftsman Garage door opener problem

I'm trying to help a friend who has a Craftsman garage door opener which just stopped working. According to him, I...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Meanie.Brat
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Meanie.Brat

How To Measure Roof

First thanks for the input about my home equity inquiry. My first improvement will be a new roof. I want to be sure I&#...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Virtual.Voyager
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by Virtual.Voyager

Gas boiler

My Burnham gas boiler is 30 years old. Does it make sense to replace it now or wait til the thing craps out. I know the...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by james22
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by james22

Bathtub painting

I am considering renovating one of my bathrooms. The bathtub needs to be replaced/painted as it is 30 years old. It is...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sscully2.trash
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by sscully2.trash