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Hello, I recently had my backyard redone. I got rid of all the grass and had native plants put in so that that the wate...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kzin99
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by kzin99

Old GE Washing Machine Squeals, Need help

I have an old (about 20 years old) GE washing machine. It is a 2 speed automatic washer. Recently, it has begun to sque...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by alkondo43
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by alkondo43

Random tool observation

First off, thanks to all who posted responses a few days ago to my "Molding style" question. I decided to go with a bui...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by j
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by j

how hang heavy clothes rack on drywall

how hang clothes rack on drywall? how make cloth pothook with heavy cloths without damae on drywall.
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by zyp.bnbm
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by zyp.bnbm

Need a pro - no just a standard home inspector

I have a problem with the paint on the exterior of my house. It just falls off every couple of years. I suspect that so...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by none
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Steel casters better than plastic for this use?

I'm buidling a shelf storage unit for the garage and am going to put it on wheels to make it easy to move for clean...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by docsavage20
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by docsavage20

Need a sealant for my furnace exhaust

I have an oil burning furnace that has developed a small leak in the exhaust pipe that leads outdoors. The holes looked...
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posted by chris.manuel
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by chris.manuel

Another Kudos to Lee Valley

Hiya Folks, I purchased a number of tenon cutters from Lee Valley back in Nov. 2002. Well for whatever reason, I never...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by null
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by null

how to fix a water leak under the bath tub

we got this giant bathtub that is built into the bathroom, it has the focets and shower head coming out of one side. th...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by thefoxandthekitchen
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by thefoxandthekitchen

Drywall error

Son - in - law (ex to be) decided to do this old guy a favor and drywall the cottage mud room. Left the plastering / mu...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by robson
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by robson

Refinishing Hardwood Floor - the poly

I'm at the poing where I'm ready to start poly coats. Mamma wants oil based because it has a slight color. S*it...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postmaster
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by postmaster

How to use a damper / flue

Hi all, I'm in a home with a fireplace for the first time and I noticed that the flue lever has notches cut into it...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Boward
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Boward