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Roof REPLACEMENT?

We have 2 leaks in our ceilings. our house is 15 years old. How do I hire a Roofer. to have the roof replaced? shirleyan...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by shirleyann2
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by shirleyann2

Pipes get jolted: is it a problem?

Hi, Since about two weeks ago, whenever someone shuts off the kitchen faucet on the first floor, the pipes throught the...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Are the outlets on the same circuit?

Hi, I have two outlets in the house which are not working. I would like to find out whether they are on the same circui...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

looking for paint stripper that dissolves

What brands/ types of paint strippers dissolve the paint instead of making a chippy sludge? Thanks, AB
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ab
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by ab

Anyone know about Coraloy?

I was advised to use something called Coraloy (or perhaps Coroloy, see below) on a construction project. I trust the pe...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Acid mix for etching concrete

My concrete walkway is slightly discolored in a 4'x6' area. It was that way when I bought the house 15 years ag...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wer25
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

Do I need a switch for my porch light?

I am installing a porch light. It will be fed directly from a garage outlet. I will run 14/3 Romex inside the wall. I d...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wer25
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

Mice in the basement (Question)

I recently had some food in my basement spoiled by mice. I set 6 traps and got 3 overnight. I reset those 3 and got 1 m...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kc8qln
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by kc8qln

Neutralize Muriatic acid

> 2: Muriatic Acid: same questions, basically: > > ? ?How much, for how long, etc. > > ? ?Dangers? Drained Pool (pendin...
46 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Oren
46 comments posted 18yrs posted by Oren

Flared fittings on type L tubing?

I installed a heating oil line recently. Code required type L or M (not refrigeration) tubing, and flare or soldered fi...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kellyjones1
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by kellyjones1

Please recommend hand tools brands

Hi I would like to get myself some tools set at home depot or lowes for common jobs at home or for the car. What shall...
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posted by varois83
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by varois83

Buying a Foreclosure Property

They are auctioning off some houses at foreclosure at the courthouse. A couple are in my neighborhood and seem like good...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

Need help with Compact Fluorescent

Need help with Compact Fluorescent California Home Our vanity bathroom has a 26W Nutone Compact Fluorescent 2 pin light...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by annabaum100
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by annabaum100

Mouse Traps

Every winter small field mice take up residence in my garage. For two years I quickly got rid of them using Victor snap...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by puzzlement01
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by puzzlement01