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foundation crack question

I am interested in buying a house but found a big crack in the exterior of a foundation wall between the basement and t...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jlumail
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by jlumail

Stupid smoke alarm

Why can't I cook my morning bacon without the stupid smoke alarm going off? There is NO SMOKE! Just the smell of ba...
41 comments posted 18yrs
posted by boobooililililil
41 comments posted 18yrs posted by boobooililililil

Wood fence

I'm having a cedar 6' fence installed by a local, reputable company, and I have a question. The posts have been...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pilsunusa
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by pilsunusa

Does the washer create pressure when draining?

Hi, I'm hoping to move my washer and dryer downstairs. In order to accomplish that, I will need to learn how run pi...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Grohe mixing valve dilemna

Greetings All, I have a new 2nd floor shower using Grohe components. The first time using it, I realized there is no co...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mark
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by mark

DTV converter boxes - good, bad, ugly?

So the converter boxes have been out for a while now... do any of them stand above the rest of the field? I don't t...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

3 prong outlet, which way is up?

Does the 2008 NEC specify which way to orient 3-prong outlets? Should it be ground on top...
165 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospam
165 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Upgrading Electrical Outlet

I was told by a city code office employee via email that I only need a permit "If you want to add/upgrade electrical re...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jc_va
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by jc_va

Whirlpool refrigerator not cooling

Hi, I have a Whirlpool refrigerator (ED25TEXHW00) that seems to have an issue with maintaining a cool temperature. I ca...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mksanny
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by mksanny

OT "making" money

It seems that many people are running loose these days telling us how to 'make' money. by leveraging real estat...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by phil
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by phil

HOME AC*HEAT Thermostat Replacement HELP??

What I have is a system which is called a "heat pump" but it does have both heating and air conditioning and it's s...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by blame
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by blame

Range gas igniter foolishness

We have a gas range that has worked flawlessly for many a year. Now, on one side, when the front burner is activated, t...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

HOA: No home office, so...

"[PHILADELPHIA] In the most recent turn of events, the Wilsons are looking for approval to use the building ... as the...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Adding carpet to hardwood stairs

Anyone ever do this your self? I want to add a padded carpet to the center of my stairs.
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by theedudenatorREMOVE
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by theedudenatorREMOVE