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Asphalt company ruined driveway, questions...

We currently have a long asphalt driveway. About 400 feet long by about 10 feet wide. 2/3 of the way down the driveway...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bvstone
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by bvstone

how to test plugs

this website shows how the untrained homeowner can test resepticles in his house works for every kind. http://thedomesti...
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posted by daddyhuey
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by daddyhuey

Ends Of Outside Wood: Coating A Good Idea ?

Hello, Contractor used some good size wooden beams to span an outside Deck to help support it. Wood was the "Outdoor" t...
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posted by rgsros
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

Closing Up A Drywall Cutout ?

Hello, Have a hole cut in a drywall wall in bathroom that was cut to get at a leaking pipe. It's about 12" x 8" or...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rgsros
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

Mower Madness

Read the whole article here..... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080726/ap_on_fe_st/odd_mower_madness;_ylt=AiRay1lEr0UkghH...
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posted by letterman
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

How can I tell hard from softened water?

I am replacing an ancient water softener which was removed from the pipes 15 years ago. The house has two water heaters...
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posted by wer25
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

Where to find a unique drawer slider in California

I need to replace a bottom center drawer slider on an old chest. I went ot Orchard Supply Hardware and Home depot and t...
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posted by Jack67889
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jack67889

Plastic as a vapor barrier attic insulation

I am about to install some batt insulation in an old ceiling where the joist placement must have been determined by the...
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posted by colbyt
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by colbyt

HGTV

I've been watching a bit of this lately. It always surprises me how inexpensively they are able to renovate. Is thi...
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posted by bonniejean1
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by bonniejean1

Price Pfister Hydrolock?? hose broken

I've got a price pfister kitchen faucet that has a hose from the control lever to the spout. Today the hose just br...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aymanme
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by aymanme

Weather - Central TX

Does anyone know if there is a website that compares last year's temperatures to this year's? I'm trying to...
31 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wasup
31 comments posted 18yrs posted by wasup

Water Shut Off

Is it safe to shut off the main water valve to a house, and put the water heater on "Low"? We will be leaving the house...
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posted by we
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by we

Dehumidifier redux, bought an LG

Picked up an LG brand dehumidifier today for possible use in the garage. This one does appear to work correctly - shuts...
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posted by njnagel
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

Proper way to store two carpet mats.

Relative brought two approx. four by six foot close pile carpets (floor mats) back from working in the Middle Eastern....
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posted by tsanford
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by tsanford