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Refrigerator dies - try to fix or get a new one?

I'm guessing, with no real knowledge, that the compressor went. There was a burning smell, the fuse blew, and when...
38 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dgk
38 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgk

Stainless steel spec

Shopping for a stainless steel sink for the kitchen. I know nothing about the specification "18/8 chrome/nickel content...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mbm701
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by mbm701

Home Depot "Rainbird" style sprinker failure

Today I bought a two-pack of Home Depot's Vigoro brand ratcheting sprinkler (Rainbird style). These are the small p...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by doREMOVEot2THIS
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by doREMOVEot2THIS

"Water soluble" lube for faucet valve???

I need to replace the valve in my shower. The current one sticks and we keep breaking the plastic knob used to turn the...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by myspam
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by myspam

Sistering 2x4's on Frame

Follow-up question on my garage conversion project. I am converting my garage into a family room. Existing garage has a...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by filedown
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by filedown

Is Stainless Steel This Year's Avocado?

Hi, We will be updating our kitchen over the next few years. Our 27 year old refrigerator is likely the first to go (no...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by abbybrown
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by abbybrown

really old phone lines

------------------------------------- we just bought this house and want to put a phone in the kitchen..unfortunatly, t...
111 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wendyhigginbotham_at_yahoo_dot
111 comments posted 18yrs posted by wendyhigginbotham_at_yahoo_dot

Off Topic .... The Olympic closing ceremonies

Completely off topic I know but just admiring the various technicalities and timing control involved in the closing cer...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tsanford
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by tsanford

Replacement Windows

I am in the process of replacing all my house windows and have received a few estimates. I am so confused. Mainly, I ha...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pcwebtrax
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by pcwebtrax

How to get HOA participation

"[DELAWARE] In an effort to get homeowners to attend an annual meeting, a Long Neck condominium association has threate...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

DIY Skylight blinds??

Hi I have two skylights in my bedroom, theyre 19 wide an 36 inch tall and within easy reach, but they let in alot of he...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heisdavesjunk
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by heisdavesjunk

How to install tile over carpet glue?

My client wants ceramic or porcelain tile on her back porch. The previous owner had glue-down green carpet/fake grass t...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by respond
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by respond