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How do I life carpet ?

I have a stain in my carpet from a fair bit of blood ( don't worry it is not human blood ! ), that I think has seep...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by steviek2000
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by steviek2000

shower pan

A recent This Old House program featured a worker applying a liquid membrane directly on plywood in a shower. This was...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bogus
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

Removing Faucet Handle

I am trying to replace the handle on my shower faucet. I have removed the cap from the handle to access the screw that...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ron.higdon
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ron.higdon

around the house drainage

i'm looking to drain the entire exterior perimeter of my house, which is at the bottom of a hill that dumps quite a...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aptpupil79
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by aptpupil79

Ducting question

An AC company came and added heat strips to my heat pump unit. They also added two ducts. When I checked them, there is...
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posted by deserttraveler
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Chimneys

Why aren't chimneys built so that water will drain properly if a chimney fire causes the fire department to flood t...
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posted by boobooililililil
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by boobooililililil

Deburring Conduit (EMT)

What am I doing wrong? I'm using a tubing cutter to cut 1/2" EMT. Works great, but leaves a burr on the inside surf...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by drwho
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by drwho

Mezzanite countertop scratches

Anyone know how to clear up minor scratches on a Mezzanite (similar to corian) counter top? I have a black countertop w...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gohabsgoNOSPAM
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by gohabsgoNOSPAM

Gutter cleaning robot

Anyone think this thing could actually work? Made by a company that makes those "carpet vacuuming robots". Apparently,...
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posted by none
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Craneboard "solid core" siding...?

Hello all - Has anyone had any experience with a product by Crane called "Craneboard solid-core" siding? It can be seen...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by j.albert
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by j.albert

Greenway GWD not cold ice water

My Greenway water dispenser is not more providing cold ice water. I clean it inside (remove water, flush the pipes, rem...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by criro1999
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by criro1999

Forced air furnace question

I have a oil forced air furnace and am wondering if the fan control is set properly to go on and off with the best heat...
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posted by kskenter
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by kskenter

Installing dimmer switch in old house

I want to install a dimmer switch to control the lighting in my dining room. My house was built in 1925. There are two...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pgcampbell
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by pgcampbell