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Polymeric sand warning

I used the high performance (best quality) sand to fill the cracks in a flagstone patio. (2 inches sand underneath). It...
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posted by pygar77
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by pygar77

Foul smell from polyurethane

I have a gallon of Polyurethane that has a rather strong foul smell. It smells like rancid oil. If I apply it to someth...
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posted by giganews
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by giganews

White Lightning ?

Hi all, I just took possesion of a house yesterday. It needs a couple of minor repairs taken care of. One is cracked gr...
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posted by gohabsgoNOSPAM
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by gohabsgoNOSPAM

How to Fix a Leaky Steel Garden Shed?

I have a rusty steel garden shed in my backyard. Its roof has developed leaks. What's the good way to fix the leaks...
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posted by jaykchan
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by jaykchan

Two devices, only a single electrical box

Howdy! In our bedroom, the light switch is in a single gang electrical box. This switch seperately controls the ceiling...
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posted by myspam
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by myspam

Wiring help - replace faulty light switch

Hi, hoping someone can help me sort this out. I am trying to replace a 2 Gang light switch cover as it has cracked and...
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posted by xiaohouzi79
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by xiaohouzi79

a window please

i need a 15'hx28l slider for my basement thank you
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posted by joecenatiempo
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by joecenatiempo

How to Join Galvinized Pipe to Copper Pipe?

What is the preferred method for joining galvanized pipe to copper pipe? One plumber told me he would thread the galvia...
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posted by whizzy
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by whizzy

Bypass meter with jumper cables? Not.

"[CONWAY, Ark.] A Conway-area man died from electrocution while he was using jumper cables to hook up power to his hous...
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posted by heybub
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Basement drain below floor

I'm installing a one-piece shower/tub surround in the basement. The builder left a concrete brick in the floor whic...
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posted by noone
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by noone

paint ur stucco loser

From: "dadiOH" Subject: Re: Painting exterior stucco spray or roll? Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008 5:33 PM Billy Pilgrim...
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posted by whasup
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by whasup

Possible fixes for overflowing a/c drip pan

I live in an older house with central a/c in the attic. Over the years, I've religiously cleaned out the drip pan s...
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posted by jsavellembe
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by jsavellembe

Powerwashing the eaves, how long to dry

How long should I wait before I prime the eaves after powerwashing. Can I start to prep ( scrape and sand the eaves) be...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tubeaudio
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by tubeaudio

Easy-install wall hooks: where to get?

A couple years ago one of my customers (handyman) had me hang a mirror in her home, and gave me a type of hook I'd...
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posted by nobody
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Subpanel box wiring

I've got a small Square D breaker box I am wiring for service to a shed that I am having problems wiring. The box w...
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posted by ibidibi411
60 comments posted 18yrs posted by ibidibi411