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building a new shower pan

To All: I'm going to build a custom shower pan for the purpose of tiling. I've never done anything like this before, so...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Todd.Seidenberg
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by Todd.Seidenberg

Whirlpool Washer leak problems

Less than a year old - model # WTW5540SQ - this has given us problems with leaks from the beginning - no floods, just i...
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posted by no_junk_mail;
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by no_junk_mail;

Just for fun, an afternoon with the kid

Figured some of you might have some tips here too. On weekends in the winter, the kid gets pretty bored and since she&#...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cshenk1
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by cshenk1

joints in sheetrock

My sheetrock is up, but the panels aren't all perfectly flush against one another. In most cases where there is a g...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mattmeitzner
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by mattmeitzner

Recessed light can/trim recommendations

I am remodeling a house and plan to change out all the lights. The existing recessed lights are over 30 years old and b...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

cement laundry sink leaks at drain

Hi again, after this weekend's floor stripping extravaganza, I have an ugly but eat-off-it clean cement floor in my...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by njnagel
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

What REC said: was "lost electricity"

I'll try to cover this as clearly as possible, answering as many of the questions that where raised as I can. I spo...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bringemhome
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by bringemhome

Boiler element - Whirlpool RS630PXK

I have an older Whirlool electric range, Model RS630 PXK. Its about twenty years old. I have a "Use and Care Guide" and...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jimm.claughlin
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jimm.claughlin

Tub removal..?

How does one detach a floor drain from a tub. I've got the overflow off and the screen to the drain, but I don't...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pisanochas
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by pisanochas

Galvanized stell pipe

My house was built in the 1950's and it has galvanized steel pipe inside the walls and foundation and the past year...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jscotch2o
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jscotch2o

new home insulation ????s and others

Hi, I plan on having a new home built this year. I am going to do some of the work myself and have a few questions. It...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by froggy_loves_heddley
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by froggy_loves_heddley

Paint loose on walls

The paint on some of my walls is "loose", you can peel it off in small sheets. When you wipe your hand over the wall wh...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by roofernospam
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by roofernospam

Drywall ceiling - basement

Hello there, I am putting in a drywalled ceiling in my basement. I had to use 5/8" drywall as fire-blocking between the...
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posted by joemcinter19
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by joemcinter19

Repare chandelier sockets or buy a new one?

Have a chandelier in our dining room that is about 40 years old. Some of the lights don't work that well. One has t...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by CharlieStam
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by CharlieStam

outlet/low voltage in fireplace mantel?

Hi Folks, I'm building a home and am thinking about adding a 110v outlet and low voltage (cable, ethernet, hdmi) bo...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobrich
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobrich