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2" abs pipe extenders

I have been trying to find these, but only come up with pvc. I have bought abs from local pool supply houses in the pas...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by morphonym
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by morphonym

stop and waste valve help needed

can someone tell me where to find, if possible, what I'm looking for? I have an exterior spigot on my house. It&#39...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

plz help? gas shut off accidently (!)

Hi, I own a restaurant that is adjacent to a day spa. Apparently, the spa didn't pay their gas bill, so the gas com...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cursichella
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by cursichella

OK to remodel kitchen when the wife is pregnant?

I need to replace the cabinets, countertops, and replace the vinyl flooring with tiles in the kitchen. Is it safe to do...
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posted by nospam
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

storage

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for a solution to organizing yard tools and stuff in your garage? I kno...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Mr.Mohr
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mr.Mohr

drum trap cover

Hey guys. I recently bought a house (about 2 years old - built by the guy I bought it from) and when I had the inspecto...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cole.mike
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by cole.mike

Toolbox question

I'm really tired of people (housemates, friends, and family) taking my tools without permission and then failing to...
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posted by AGirlNamedJo
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by AGirlNamedJo

plumbing standards

Hi All, Today I spent 15 minutes fixing a bathtub faucet -- but I spent over 2 hours looking for proprietary parts. Doe...
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posted by nope
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by nope

sink disposals

Hi Is one brand of kitchen sink disposal concidered better than another? Mine is grinding itself apart, literally. Any t...
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posted by joken
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by joken

Basement Support Beam cover

Hey guys. In my finished basement there is a support beam right in the middle. What are my options to pretty this up a b...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cole.mike
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by cole.mike

Fixture Covers

Hey guys. The guy that did the work in my basement made a dumb mistake and cut my fixture holes too wide and tall. When...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cole.mike
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by cole.mike

Anyone playing with their Kill - A - Watt meter

How about doing a test on how much your computer is drawing. I am guessing the hottest setup uses less than 200Watts mos...
32 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kilowatt
32 comments posted 18yrs posted by kilowatt

Must use oil primer over oil paint?

Hi, Is it true that one must use oil primer when painting over an old coat of oil paint? And that it's ok to then go...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

pvc/abs glue

I have some abs pipe. I am trying to find some abs pipe extenders. I have bought some before at the pool place, but now...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler