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Porch Soffit install question

Hi all, I need to install some soffit on my front porch, but I'm not sure how to connect it on the house side... I...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by anon
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by anon

Unvented toilet

A former owner installed a toilet with no vent. it never caused big troubles, but i had to pull it some indoor french d...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hallerb
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by hallerb

An honest look at CFL's

This guy makes sense. http://youtube.com:80/watch?v=e-LOtKIIKcg
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobwhite
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobwhite

Make insurance claim on roof or pay for myself?

I have a roof which needed replacing before we had a storm. Do I make a claim since the storm took a shingle or two off...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by d
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by d

"Ripping" 1x6 fence pickets

I need to finish off my wood fence at the edges and cornes, where I cannot use a normal 1x6 picket because it's les...
34 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
34 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

hot water tank drain valve

I needed to replace the drain valve on my hot water tank (dripping). When I removed the old one I noticed that it was w...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by EMarano
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by EMarano

front porch steps are crumbing ( cement )

i like to know if its worth repair 2 front steps that are starting, to losing their cement at the end. our just put a n...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u44390
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by u44390

ROOF LEAKS

MY NAME IS SAM BRACY. I REPAIR/PATCH ROOF LEAKS AND I REPLACE BLOWN- OFF SHINGLES. I HAVE BEEN ROOFING SINCE 1986 AND R...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by roofleaks
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by roofleaks

Why don't US bathrooms have floor drains?

I have lived both in Australia and in Taiwan. In both countries, bathroom floors had drains to avoid serious flooding i...
59 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
59 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Add Floetrol to *exterior* latex paint?

The Flood Web site (and the painting tips pamphlet I picked up from the store) mentions Floetrol only for *interior* la...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

FYI: Need replacement 18v Ryobi battery?

At HD yesterday I saw replacement 18v batteries for Ryobi cordless tools for $35 ea. Just a few feet away were packs con...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Electric Outlet Boxes in Vinyl Siding

I'm trying to wire my West Virginia cabin shell and I can't seem to find the boxes that you put in the vinyl si...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rmcaskey
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by rmcaskey

American Standard Faucet Repair

Help! I have struggled with American Standard Faucets that are 1956 vintage for 20 years. These are the old style with...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by masoncajun
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by masoncajun

New electrical panel recommendations needed

I'm looking into getting a new 200 amp service box for my old house. What is the most recommended brand to consider?...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by SilverSurfer
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by SilverSurfer