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Running wire in finished ceiling on main floor

We have a large family/living room area and I want to put two ceiling fans in this area. So the fans will be on the sam...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mashman74
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by mashman74

Are common house ants cannibals?

Are ants cannibals? A huge trail of ants (many hundreds) was on my kitchen counter last night so I sprayed them with vi...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by doniludd
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by doniludd

Can I haul a new water heater home on its side?

Do I need to take the trailer to HD to get a new water heater or can I lay the box on its side in the bed of my truck?...
60 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkirsch1
60 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkirsch1

Black iron pipe

I was thinking of using 1' black iron pipe to attach to the joists in the garage as a pullup bar, but was concerned...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by shareyourknowledge
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by shareyourknowledge

Sand or Weed Cloth first?

I'm just about done with a 32' x 13.5' awning. Underneath is a v shaped depression sloping to a natural dra...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by toquerville
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by toquerville

Sharp sheet metal screws overhead.

This is not exactly on the topic of "home", but it covers the "repair" part. I have an older Chevy station wagon. I've...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by letterman
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

electrical question

Can someone help me w/ an electrical question. I want to make sure this doesn't violate electrical code. I have a w...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dave
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by dave

sump pump recs

just moved to a new house. its has a hot tub and i've never owned one before. the guy at the hot tub store says he...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cporro
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by cporro

Very small bath layout guidance

have a 975 SF raised ranch with one bath. Previous owners studded out a 6x5 area in basement, directly below main level...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jacy
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by jacy

yellow and white teflon tape

Is there any significant difference between the two tapes? Seamus J. Wilson
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sligo
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by sligo

Aeration or Dethathing

Just noticed the thatch is starting to build up in my lawn. (about 1/4" deep) I understand if the thatch is less than 1...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by puzzlement01
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by puzzlement01

granite countertop tile question

Hi.....I am contemplating installing a granite tile countertop. All the DIY pages use concrete backer board, or denshie...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fspicer
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by fspicer

Repairing KitchenAid stand mixer...next question

I ordered the parts I need to fix my wife's mixer: a metal transmission housing (original is plastic) and worm gear...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Mitch
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mitch