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Flashing a little loose

Just closed on an older home yesterday. Inspector had pointed out holes in the caulking/sealant that secured the flashi...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sinister
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by sinister

Replacement batteries?

I have a cordless drill from DeWalt that I got from a clearance sale a while back I think for something like $129 and i...
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posted by nmbexcuse
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Rechargeable batteries

I got a cordless drill from DeWalt on a big sale two years ago I remember it was on some clearance for $129.95 or somet...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Buying USED tools

In general, would you consider buying used power tools if the usage is for one project and after that would be rare and...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Arcan 2400 PSI Pressure Washer from Costco

Costco has an Arcan 2400 PSI gas pressure washer on sale for $289. I not all that familiar with that brand. Anyone have...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by 01dyna
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by 01dyna

GFCI Outlet / LED tripped indicator.

I'm good with wood and good with plumbing. Electricity scares me to death! So I have this GFCI Outlet in the kitche...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by troymello
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by troymello

AC condensing unit problem

I took the condensing unit apart and follow the 24V blue wire inside the unit. As you can see on this picture: http://e...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pipe.jack
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by pipe.jack

Don't DIY

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/how_to/4269228.html?page=1 reminds me of time I sheared fitting on a Satur...
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posted by frankdotlogullo
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by frankdotlogullo

Adding a phone jack ..Jack..

I'd like to add a phone jack . My home is a new construction. And for some odd reason the only room they didn't...
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posted by in2-dadark
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by in2-dadark

air conditioner fan

What is the power consumption of an air conditioner on "fan" setting, as compared to running a traditional fan or ceilin...
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posted by cvplummer
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by cvplummer

Polymer inground pool

I'm considering purchasing an in-ground pool. I'm looking at a vinyl- lined in-ground pool constructed using po...
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posted by gmarena
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by gmarena

Wood expansion

I just finished a wood fence, using all pressure treated lumber. The gate is a double gate, five feet wide each side. T...
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posted by nmbexcuse
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Baffling thing about water temperature

In my apartment's bathroom, there is a standard sink with a standard- type Moen faucet. You lift up this oblong han...
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posted by blahbleh666
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by blahbleh666