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Tuck pointing a chimney...

When tuck pointing a chimney is it best to work bottom up or top down? Any other tips are appreciated... TIA, Steven
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BlinnPR
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by BlinnPR

pressure testing a house gas line ?

I am going to add a short run from my main inside gas line to service a new cooktop. It will only be about a 10 ft run....
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posted by trinaz
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by trinaz

Bed Sheet Holders

I am always having problems with fitted bed sheets coming off the mattress. All night long I fight with them, or I just...
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posted by letterman
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

shutting down boiler

I have an oil-fired boiler, which also serves as the hot water heater. Is there anything wrong with shutting off the ci...
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posted by Jerry
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jerry

One of my home repair projects

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/
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posted by pittmanpirate
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Anyone with experience w/high-end cooktops?

Got a client who has a high-end gas range (Viking) that has one weak burner. I looked at it, hoping I'd be able to...
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posted by nobody
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Monitoring house current draw?

I'd like to be more aware of the current draw in my house. This could help me locate appliances I forgot to turn of...
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posted by nospam
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

bottle jack to raise dormer/room

I have a second floor dormer/room that had dropped a few inches on one end (before I bought the property) due to a poor...
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posted by BETA-35
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by BETA-35

searching for lawn mower repair advice

Hi; I've got a Tecumseh mower engine that will start but runs for a second or two then dies. I've read through...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wwspage
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by wwspage

Bedbug Control?

Any advice on something that will kill bedbugs?
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posted by me
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

Remove 13 ft. bearing wall - Beam choices?

Before I go and hire an architect, get building permit, etc. I would like to get a ballpark on what this might look lik...
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posted by billnomailnospamx
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by billnomailnospamx