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recommend an undersink water filter

I'm looking for a undersink water filter for using to make baby formula bottles. I know tap water is usually perfec...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mook
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by mook

Toilet leaks at base.

Our toilet leaks at the base and rots the wood floor. We've pulled it twice now, cleaned the junction, replaced the...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by funkymonks
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by funkymonks

looking for suggestions for vacuum cleaner

I've been borrowing a friends Dirt devil and really should get my own vac, any suggestions?
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tater1337
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by tater1337

Brand new bathroom fan making whining noise - any remedy?

Hi all, Wanted to see if someone can suggest what to do. A brand new (two weeks old) bathroom fan (supposedly low-noise...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by info_at_1-script_dot_com
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by info_at_1-script_dot_com

Electrical again-Ceiling fixtures

I have a recessed fixture I'd like to convert to a surface mount fixture. 1. I'd remove the bulb and screw in a...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ctbishop
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by ctbishop

GE WASHER AGITATOR REMOVAL

I have a GE Washer Model WVSR1060A1WW. I have found the parts diagram on multiple websites. Does anyone know how you ge...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Old_Boat
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by Old_Boat

Corner Trim (Exterior) Raised Panels

I'd like to replace my standard flat corner trim on a 2-story colonial with slightly larger raised panel corner boa...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by captmikey
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by captmikey

Blown in insulation

Is it worth having blown in insulation in the walls? Does it get everywhere? Under the windows? I've seen new const...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by boobooililililil
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by boobooililililil

NEC question

Several of us have been looking over the grounding requirements for a house. Can not find in the code if the ground wir...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rmowery28146
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by rmowery28146

Sanded or unsanded grout

Hi, When I was buying grout, the tile salesmen insisted that if the grout lines are greater than 1/8" we must use sande...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

attic exhaust fan search

I am looking too install a roof-mounted attic exhaust fan. Is there a good place for reviews? I am especially intereste...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cs_hart
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by cs_hart

IS THERE AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE HOUSE?

Can you tell me what I have here! Upstairs I have the main power box coming in from the street. The main shut off has 6...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lance3951a
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by lance3951a

Heat pump defrost

I live in West Chester, Pa., 30 west of Philadelphia. A ARUF018-00A-1 heat pump was installed in my condo about 3 yrs....
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gavonne
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by gavonne