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Anti-siphon valve - location

I am rebuilding my sprinkler system. The instructions for the electric valve/vacuum-breaker units provide for installat...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wer25
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

How far to drain water system in cold?

I have a remote cabin in WA state, which I visit infrequently in the winter. When I know it's going to be cold (bel...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gw
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by gw

. Need Help finding a bath tub that's less than 59" in length

This forum has been incredibly useful to me in the past but this is my first post here! My husband and I are trying to...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cathycathymark[at]gmail[dot]co
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by cathycathymark[at]gmail[dot]co

"Portable" radiant heating

Would love radiant heating in our bathroom, but our place was nearly finished when we bought it. I have found a "heated...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by msowka
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by msowka

Shingles - 3-tab vs. "architectural"?

Hello all - I'm getting ready to have my roof replaced, and have some questions pertaining to shingles. A roofer/siding...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by j.albert
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by j.albert

Simple question about GFCI

I want to replace the standard outlet in my bathroom with a GFCI... My question is... does it need to be placed in a pa...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jbranchesi
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbranchesi

Question about replacing thermostat..

I have a gave furnace about 20 years old. I replaced a old thermostat with a digital Honeywell. The old therm had two w...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sonofabitchsky
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by sonofabitchsky

Garage door stuck open position- cold weather??

when I opened my garage door in the morning,it opened 90% and then just made noise but did not move. After taking my ca...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hkgandhi
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by hkgandhi

Water Heater: Should I be worried?

Hi all; I replaced a water heater about a year ago with a Whirlpool. Sometimes, but not always, I can hear faint splash...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by zzyzx__
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by zzyzx__

Tiger Foam against roof sheathing ?

Hi folks. My new cottage is all closed in weather tight but without any interior finish and I'm looking at insulati...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jvangurp
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by jvangurp

Need a cover for high shelves

We have a utility/laundry/storage room in our new house. I built shelves along one wall that are about 10' hight by...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jtpryan
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by jtpryan

Tub Taps

Have to remove them. They are worn beyond repair. There is no access behind the taps. I have to remove 9 tiles to get a...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by robson
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by robson

Rusted Drain Clean Out Fitting

The steel (iron?) fitting that passes through the basement slab and caps off the vertical run of the 4" clay drain clea...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by chrish57
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by chrish57

Mother/daughter house plans ?

Looking for a source, online or retail, for a book of home/floor plans with at least a solid section of mother/daughter...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NickySantoro
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by NickySantoro