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vertical blinds connector ?

Our rear doors are covered by a 112" W x ~86" H set of vertical blinds. I would like to keep everything BUT the fabric...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by foolio97
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by foolio97

generator - HELP how to drain gas

We bought a generator (15000 watt portable Guardian 04582 Guardian Ultra Source). The manual says to drain gas when sto...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mathbook34a
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by mathbook34a

Electric motor repair/replace?

I have a GE 1/2hp motor (Lead-R-Line model 5KH47HR1086) used on an evaporative cooler that has sealed bearings and a mo...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by david
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by david

Deck stain

What's on the market that's a great stain? I trust this group, more than I trust advice from HD or Lowes. If I...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by invalid
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by invalid

An Epoxy Glue that Keeps After Opening?

I need a small amount of epoxy glue every 3-6 months. The problem is the last one I bought usually drys out by the time...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2

Japanese beetles - how long do they hang around?

This is the worst I've ever seen. They're just swarming everywhere, and it's like driving through hail! They...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Mitch
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mitch

Maggots

Woke up this morning to find maggots on kitchen floor.,probably from garbage. Tried bug spray ,bleach , windex.and wd40....
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ktech594
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by ktech594

Design variations for solar space heater

I'm in the planing and design phase for an 8ftx16ft collector for supplemental winter space heating for our home in rur...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by oetting
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by oetting

Bagster?

Has anybody tried this? It seems like it solves a very common problem for DIYers - How to get rid of relatively small l...
27 comments posted 18yrs
posted by salty
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by salty

Pressure washing left discolored areas on roof

I have read that an asphalt shingle roof should not be pressure washed, but I have also read that it is ok at low press...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ed
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by ed

Venting Microwave with Partial Wall Cabinets????

I am pretty much convinced that I want to vent my stove in our new kitchen, but we're designing in an over-the-stov...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by 57classic
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by 57classic

Damp Wood Joist from Small Leak ?

Hello, Found a leak in a water pipe from our upstairs bathroom. Leaking down to ceiling below. Just a relatively small...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rgsros
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

Shower columns

Any experience here with shower columns--the fixtures that hang from a regular shower head supply and include body jets...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hmessinger.removethis
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by hmessinger.removethis

Drywall question

If I hang the drywall sheets horizontally, should I cut off the tapered edge on the edge that will be closest to the flo...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by olsonfamNOSPAM
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by olsonfamNOSPAM