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Removing non-stick coating to salvage a pan?

I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by docsavage20
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by docsavage20

Badly behaving brass

I used to have a wooden sail boat that was made in the 30s. There were several forged iron rings on various spars and I...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dadiOH
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dadiOH

Deck Paint Peeling -- A fix?

Had house painters in last June. By mistake, they "painted" the outside deck. The cedar railings actually look fine. Th...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by timbirr
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by timbirr

uv lights

I have been in the hvac trade for over 25 years,, I have been a contractor the last 15, in my opinion uv lights should...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nowrider
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by nowrider

Home Depot return policy w/out receipt

Anyone know what HD's return policy is if you do not have a receipt? I know they take your drivers license number b...
42 comments posted 18yrs
posted by w_cohen
42 comments posted 18yrs posted by w_cohen

Replacing door sill question

I plan on replacing my front door when the weather gets a little nicer. I might change out the sill. From what I unders...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

DIY HVAC Zoning?

I've got some wild temp swings between an office, machine room, and production room (and the bathroom is almost alw...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by franks.pacifier.com
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by franks.pacifier.com

Multiple room floor refinishing question

I want to refinish the oak hardwood floors in three bedrooms connected by a common hallway. Since I am working by mysel...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noname87
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by noname87

A "trick" that helped w/ faucet handle...

Seems like there have been several threads recently regarding stuck faucet handles, etc. Just a solution for a problem...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by none
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Replacing Windows

We have a 25 year old house and the windows leave much to be desired. They let some cold air in and are a pain to work...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus32544
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus32544

air exchanger.

Have you guys seen Living with Ed? he had a device that sprays water on the air exchanger or air conditioner to cool it...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cln.lgr
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by cln.lgr

Questions on joints for 4" concrete slab

For a 4" concrete slab, how long of a run before an expansion joint is necessary? 50', 100'? At the expansion j...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noreplay
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by noreplay

Floor leveler over adhesive, on a slab...

Hi, I have a house on a slab. There was a leak under the slab that caused it to sag and I'm dealing with that still...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by roger61611
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by roger61611

Wood/Wood floor question

I have a question about wood floors and possibly just wood in general. A few years ago I developed a weird allergy/sens...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Iriecd
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Iriecd