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Cedar or PT wood

Support posts for my covered porch. Damp area that gets little sunlight but lots of snow / thaw. Posts will be brackete...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by robson
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by robson

Sound proofing/deading

My husband and I recently moved into a new home. We love the house. But it sits next to a steep hill to one side. We&#3...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bouncy80
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by bouncy80

Insulation for a Bathroom

I live in a condo. My bathroom got destroyed by water from the next door neighbor's unit. Over some period of time...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by faceman28208
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by faceman28208

stripped front door today, pics

Well, I finally got to strip most of the front door today. I think it looks more like mahogany than oak. http://picasaw...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

Removing bullnose from tread in a notched stringer

I'd like to lay hardwood on the stairs that was previously covered in carpet. I plan to use pre-finished flush stai...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fourrings
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by fourrings

Who's in love with their string trimmer?

Got a trimmer you've been really happy with? I'm leaning toward rechargable because I don't have outside el...
59 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dishborealis
59 comments posted 18yrs posted by dishborealis

Did you ever wonder ...

... why a sink trap will last for years and years in a wet environment, but if you 'winterize' a house and shut off the...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by groups
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by groups

Rust Stain on Asphalt Shingles

Does anybody know how to remove rust stains from asphalt shingles? I have to vents that have left rust streaks running a...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by powersdov
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by powersdov

Arc Fault Breakers For Wall Outlets

Hello, I know they have arc-fault circuit breakers that will replace a typical breaker in a Load Center for a residence...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rgsros
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

Broil King Signet 90 grill - Beware

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/lawn-garden/outdoor-living/gas-grills/grills/gas-grills/broil-king-signet...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by willshak
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by willshak

Garage door dents

I installed a used garage door on my shed. It has a few dents and creases in it and I was wondering if there was a trick...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by stryped
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by stryped

tin says to use a synthetic brush

I'm using some Ronseal diamond hard satin clear 'water based' varnish on a table top. It says on the tin to...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by void
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by void

Lending library for tools

There was an article in Saturday's paper about our local library considering lending tools as well as books. It men...
34 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobwhite
34 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobwhite

Pole Hedge Trimmers

Which of these two electric Pole Hedge Trimmers is the best value? >http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by neutrino1
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by neutrino1

No Gas-No Electric Weed Whacker

No Gas-No Electric Weed Whacker & Other Lawn Care Machines. I've been trying to find ways to avoid using gas for an...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by HandyDandy
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by HandyDandy