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GFCI outlet troubleshooting

Howdy all, I am looking for some info on troubleshooting a GFCI outlet. I have two baths in my home. I believe they are...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cowboy67111
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by cowboy67111

Mounting 2 x 4 to block wall ?

I want to mount a PT 2 x 4 to a cinder block wall in my basement, in order to build some shelves. What is the best way...
28 comments posted 18yrs
posted by no one
28 comments posted 18yrs posted by no one

bathtub tile grout

I have a few minor spots where the grout in my bathtub tile has fallen away.. Would I have to re-grout those areas? or,...
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posted by cvplummer
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by cvplummer

Painting brick fireplace

I have a fireplace and the brick are UGLY. They were mismatched colors of brick that were stained brown to make them ma...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by GFENDER
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by GFENDER

Intermittant hum in my conduit

I'm getting an intermittant hum in my electrical conduit in my garage. It is actually pretty regular around every 3...
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posted by mwilliams4
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by mwilliams4

Furnace preventive maintenance

I have a Bryant Plus 90 high efficient gas furnace that is 4 years old. I change the air filter every 30 days. I keep g...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by adlerpaul
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by adlerpaul

Have I blown a fuse, or what?

I was using a Skil saw and managed to saw through the extension cord, too. After repairing the cord, I couldn't get...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by limeylew
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by limeylew

How to attach interior window sill

Hello, I would like to replace an interior window sill on a sash window. The replacement sill is made from pine and is...
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posted by graeme
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by graeme

Skylight dome repair?

I have about a 8' x 4' skylight with opaque white plastic dome. It has 3 cracks radiating out to about 1'....
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posted by trs80
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by trs80

non-toxic water-resistant glue for metal/plastic?

Can anyone recommend a non-toxic water-resistant glue? I am doing some remodeling to kitchen and want to apply some glu...
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posted by runcyclexcski
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by runcyclexcski

Paint sprayer/power roller: Wagner vs. Graco?

Wagner has this new model, which I saw at Costco for $220: http://www.wagnerspraytech.com/portal/paint_crew_plus_spray,...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Best masking tape?

I am painting my kitchen walls, which border on a lot of stained wood cabinets. What do the pros do? A sash brush and a...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wer25
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

laminated flooring cost

Does this seem like a decent cost ? 710 square feet of laminated flooring of my choice at $3 a square foot. Installed o...
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posted by john111111_2654spammenott
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by john111111_2654spammenott