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Polaris 65

I have Polaris 65 that worked for 2 months. The problem is that the cylinder that moves back and forth will not move. T...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cwillard
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by cwillard

Condo invaded by wharf borer beetles

These are the invaders: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharf_borer I noticed these bugs last year around may so we had so...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tainocoqui
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by tainocoqui

Guide to Air Nailers

"So, you?ve decided to buy a nail gun and you?ve already visited your local mega-hardware megaplex to pick one up. When...
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posted by nobody
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Venting a sump pipe

I have a sump pipe that I am going to pipe into a barrel. I am adding probably 15' more pipe. I don't want the...
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posted by askme
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by askme

FYI: DeWalt cordless drill recall

http://www.mikeholt.com/newsletters.php?action=display&letterID=565 Perce
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posted by nobody
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

4" aluminum dryer vent through joists

I just read the thread with the subject heading of, "DWV pipe through studs" and it reminded me of a question I have. I...
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posted by alta47
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by alta47

DWV pipe through studs

I'm using 2" DWV pipe for bathroom/kitchen sinks and vent. I'm in the process of constructing the walls. Can I...
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posted by bogus
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

Central A/C Coil Outlet Help

On the side of a central A/C coil, the unit that sits above the furnace, there are 2 outlets. One has a tube installed...
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posted by affiliateian
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by affiliateian

Typical heat pump cost ?

Currently have a 80% gas furnace + A/C (not sure of the efficicency of the A/C) - both units 7-8 years old. 2000 sq ft...
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posted by roger61611
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by roger61611

Gluing aluminum to glass

I'm trying to repair a computer desk which has the legs attached at threaded aluminum disks glued to plate glass, s...
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posted by none
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

hand shower: any to avoid? recommend?

In planning for a bath/shower redo, I'm considering adding a hand shower. Any to avoid? What would you recommend wit...
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posted by bogus
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

How to patch aggregate concrete to match?

I hope someone can give some suggestions for this. I've done quite a bit of searching and am having a hard time fin...
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posted by jegrimsley3
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jegrimsley3

Can I fill in basement and rebuild?

My house was just condemned after severe flooding caused one of the basement walls to collapse. I intend to tear down a...
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posted by BbNuke
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by BbNuke

Diameter of drain from watercloset

In the plumbing section for toilets at HomeDepot, I often see fittings to transition from 4" to 3" diameter drain pipe...
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posted by millinghill
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by millinghill