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Composite boards

Does anyone make 5/4 composite lumber thats not rounded off on the corners. I need some 5/4 by 6 inch material to repla...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by GFENDER
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by GFENDER

damaged home from flood

I have lived in my home for 6 years. When I bought the home, one of the biggest selling points was the dry basement. Ne...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u42365
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by u42365

Grinding disc with depressed center?

I bought a 4-1/2" angle grinder from Harbor Freight, I don't have much grinding to do so I just wanted to get a che...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

hardwood floors

I've got to clean up the hardwood floors in an older house. Basically, the old finish is worn off in the traffic ar...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by EliasD
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by EliasD

How to measure for window inserts

Any advice on how to measure for window inserts. I am in a 65 year old hom and all i can say is the bottom of the window...
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posted by Doobielicious
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Doobielicious

best adhesives

anybody have favorite adhesives that they swear by? devcon epoxies and gorilla glue are what i generally run to for bon...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aptpupil79
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by aptpupil79

trash compactor

our digs are overturning getting into and generally attacking our garbage can daily when were not home. heck they will...
24 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hallerb
24 comments posted 18yrs posted by hallerb

possum

I have a possum in my garage that apparently does not like my free lunch. I tried peanuts, peanut butter tomatoes Kitty...
42 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ktech594
42 comments posted 18yrs posted by ktech594

Terrible TWO's

My 2 year old son was flushing the toilet over and over again until it stopped flushing. When I push the handle to flus...
34 comments posted 18yrs
posted by smccarthur
34 comments posted 18yrs posted by smccarthur

cleaning pleated or cellular shades

It has been suggested that these types of shades maybe cleaned by immersing them in a bathtub with warm water and a mild...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gartm
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by gartm

bathroom floor joist rot

Hi, I am having my bathroom remodeled (I am not doing it myself). It's already been gutted down to the studs. I was...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by no
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by no

sand/clay from my yard - useful?

Hi again, yesterday I started a project I'd been putting off for a while. To explain, I guess I need to give some b...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

Now I've seen it all......

Milwaukee Tools is making a battery powered caulking gun. Uses the same type of 12V battery as a cordless drill or othe...
24 comments posted 18yrs
posted by letterman
24 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

Recommend Laminate in the Bathroom?

I went to a flooring place locally and they said they don't recommend it. A few years ago I installed laminate in t...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by labicff
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by labicff