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Paint strippers: Which brand is better?

I would like to strip the latex paint from around my window frames. Home Depot carries two gel strippers: 1- Motsenbocke...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deguza
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by deguza

Laminate Flooring Installation Questions

Hi Everyone, I purchased my laminate flooring on Tuesday (June 3rd). I am aware of the 'wait 48 hours' rule and...
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posted by nospam
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

McCain lied on Katrina commission

From Factcheck: Katrina Kerfuffle McCain claims he "supported every investigation" into the government's role regar...
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posted by aspasia
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by aspasia

Home air conditioning system

I have a Ducharme 1 Ton air conditioning fan/condensor on my home air conditioning system. I've been unable to find...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by baddad327
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by baddad327

A/C Problem

My outdoor compressor is running, but no air is blowing. There is alot of condensation on the copper tubing just outsid...
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posted by greekgod
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by greekgod

Pole lamp lights blowing out quickly

I have an outside pole lamp. The bulbs have been blowing out every 4 weeks or less. Instead of merely burning out, 2 ha...
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posted by kurtullman
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by kurtullman

outdoor lighting

Anyone have some recommendations for outdoor lighting that will fit into the soffet? I'd like something similar to...
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posted by maury.markowitz
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by maury.markowitz

OT - Need Source for Long Elevator Bolts

I need a few elevators bolts in the 3 3/4" to 4" range. Every place I've found on-line seems to carry a max length...
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posted by teamarrows
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by teamarrows

Any experience here with solar panels or windmills?

I've been interested in potentially going a smidgeon more green, and was wondering if anyone here has any experienc...
51 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tgm2tothe10thpower
51 comments posted 18yrs posted by tgm2tothe10thpower

PVC Hairline leaks

I have a lawn timed system and some of the PVC pipes in the basic set up has leaks. I have consider moving the entire u...
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posted by pcwebtrax
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by pcwebtrax

Ground Rods?

My homes foundation was backfield with sand for water drainage.The 2 ground rods are buried in this sand.Does this sand...
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10-30 outlet and 6-30 plug

Is it possible to make an extension cord with a male 10-30 plug and the other end a female 6-30 receptacle? I have a po...
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posted by ebaydowicz_at_cox_dot_net
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ebaydowicz_at_cox_dot_net

Drywall technique

I want to try using a sponge to smooth the drywall joints instead of sanding in an effort to reduce the dust generated....
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posted by Mike__H99
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mike__H99

tile saw recommend?

What tile saws are reasonable for consideration and which to avoid?
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bogus
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus