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Adhesive Recommendation

The cheap laminate on the counters in our trailer is falling off again. Any advice for what adhesive to use to hold this...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sword
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by sword

Kenmore side-by-side water not dispensing

I have a kenmore side-by-side refigerator model # 106.53364300 that is about 3 years old. The other day the water dispe...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by coryt911_at_hawaiiantel_dot_ne
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by coryt911_at_hawaiiantel_dot_ne

Increasing shower water pressure

Hi, I am planning on installing a portable shower and the overhead water tank is just one foot above the shower head. I...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rayhaun
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by rayhaun

Tank less water heater

Can anyone give me some advice about tank less water heaters? Thx!
33 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospam
33 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Thermostat

how do i change the battery in Honeywell's chronotherm IV plus thermostat? ------------------------------------- ##...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by reub42_at_msn_dot_com
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by reub42_at_msn_dot_com

French Drain through Load Bearing Wall?

We have a bi-level home on a hill; recently the garage, which is about 6' under ground, has been taking on water af...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Gregory.Ritz
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by Gregory.Ritz

dryer motor

I have a GE DDE7208 dryer with a 5KH26JJ motor. When the motor is stationary, the centrifugal switch energizes the star...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Jer
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jer

Infrared transmission

I've wall mounted my plasma TV and now I don't want to have a piece of furniture specifically to hold the 3 com...
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posted by pNrOoScPhA
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by pNrOoScPhA

Should Retrofit Window install use insulation?

I'm having a window replaced with a vinyl replacement window. So the frame of the current window (steel) will be le...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pdr3535
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by pdr3535

strange voltage

We have lived in this house about 9 years, and have found another problem. Pulled a patch off wall in one back room tha...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bgtcars
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by bgtcars

Sump pump. Expected lifetime.

I have a septic sump in the basement. Waste from a basement half bathroom goes there. Also the air conditioner drain go...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by peterv666
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by peterv666

Radiant barrier questions

I have a couple questions for the experts on radiant barriers. 1. Are they worth the expense in reducing utility bills...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobwhite
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobwhite

Grout or Caulk between new tile and bath tub

I have just finished laying 20x20 Porcelain tiles on my bath room up-stair. Should I use grout or caulk between the Bath...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pkmicro
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by pkmicro