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basic house electronics?

I am renovating a bathroom and am planning on adding another light fixture by running it off of an existing fixture.How...
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posted by trexxxmeister
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by trexxxmeister

Hardwood flooring

In its August 2007 review of flooring, Consumer Reports said this about solid wood flooring: "But ... all tend to dent....
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posted by raykosXXX
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by raykosXXX

Chimney Question

I have an old Victorian style home (+100 years old) that has a large center chimney with three flues. One flue is used...
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posted by xlanmanx
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by xlanmanx

Drain troubles

"[LEWISTON, Maine] -- A large, mysterious blob has taken over a major sewer line in the city of Lewiston, leaving publi...
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posted by heybub
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Hacksaw Blades Orientation ?

Hi, Was looking at the Home Handyman magazine, and mentioned was the below. This is a bit lengthy, so bear with me. Som...
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posted by rgsros
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

Light Switch & Fixture Problem

A friend asked me to help her repair her bathroom light switch, which had stopped working. By the time I got there, she...
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posted by tomg
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by tomg

redwood vs pressure treated fence posts

We need to replace our redwood fences. One neighbor claims that untreated redwood is more rot reistant than treated woo...
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posted by zippidy2oo
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by zippidy2oo

Pen, Wood Table...

Of course. New dining room table. 11 yr old does her home work. Pen now etched in on new dining room table; scratch bes...
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posted by waves2ya2
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by waves2ya2

Locating Wires in Walls ?

I have to drill a 2 1/2 inch hole through an exterior wall, and I know that it is possible that I could run into wiring...
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posted by jnipperxxx
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by jnipperxxx

leaking cement sink - update

Well, I've had a bucket under the P-trap ever since Monday morning... haven't had any opportunity to actually d...
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posted by njnagel
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

Microsoft system built into new cars

I just saw a tv commercial where they state that the car is controlled by a Microsoft system. Now that's one scarey...
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posted by nutso2and3
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by nutso2and3

OT: Grinder speed

I have a cheap, Chicom, high speed grinder. Surprisingly, at full speed it runs smoothly, without vibration. The questi...
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posted by chizzard51
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by chizzard51

What size hammer to use?

When I use 20D common or sinker nails, I use a 20oz hammer. For 16D common or sinker nails, I use a 16oz hammer. For 12...
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posted by gracious1
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by gracious1

how to place fireplace in bedroom?

I am frameing a gas fireplace im a masterbedroom which will have a flatscreen over it with a small mantle. I am going t...
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posted by satmaverick
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by satmaverick