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Wire for smoke alarms?

I am in the middle of the whole house remodeling and my electrician who is doing wiring for me told me I should have hi...
38 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
38 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Looking for this type of canister light

Hi, I found this canister light on the web and am wondering where I can purchase them in the US. I am in the LA area. ht...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dchou4u
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dchou4u

Face-nailing new roof question??

My question pertains to the ridge part of a new roof just put on by some respected pros in the area....However, if you...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joelriverside
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by joelriverside

Garage door has difficulty closing

My garage door opener can open smoothly, but it only closes about half way - seemlingly encounters resistance - and the...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by yyyshen
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by yyyshen

landscaping privacy

Was wondering what others have done to put up privacy barriers between neighboring homes. I'm on a corner lot in a...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Stewie
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by Stewie

supporting stack pipe up a wall?

I want to run a 3" PVC radon vent up an outside wall. The wall is rough masonry. I suspect I'm not the first to do...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gbeccles
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by gbeccles

Another Roofing Question

Yesterday with air temp of 9 degrees F and 15-25 mph breeze, my worn out 64-year-old ass tried to replace the shingles...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Windswept
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by Windswept

Recess light housing for remodeling

I see that there are some recess light housing designed for remodeling, so you just cut a hole say 6" in diameter, hook...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Cellophane Tape On Shingles

>That tape is simply there to keep the shingles separated while they are >in the bundle. You do not need to remove that...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Windswept
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by Windswept

No shower curbs

I am wondering how these bathrooms are done without a shower curb: http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/project_images/wetroom/w...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Stock tank repair - Need washer or????

One of my metal stock tanks sprung a leak, and of course it's near the bottom. Normally in warm weather I'll em...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dannydee
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by dannydee

CPVC failure

My understanding is that CPVC joints require 24 hours to cure. I know that my plumber did a joint and at most allowed 1...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by begunaNOSPAMPLEASE
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by begunaNOSPAMPLEASE

What color hose is for what?

I was looking at all the hoses they are selling now for Spring. The problem I found is that none of them say what they...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jasonaldron29
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by jasonaldron29

Outside Wiring

Hello, I plan on installing a flood light above my Deck. There is presently a small outside light about six feet above...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rgsros
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros