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Church solar heating improvements

When the Pottstown PA UU church was built, one part of the plan was a sunspace on the south wall, which hasn't been...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nicksanspam
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nicksanspam

Source for snowblower

My old snowblower died before finishing my drive this morning. I figured it wouldn't be a problem getting a new one...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by turnkey4099
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by turnkey4099

Closed Cell Foam Insulation...

Has anybody on the list blown in closed cell foam insulation themselves. Any recommendations on products, who sells it o...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BlinnPR
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by BlinnPR

Exterior Outlets

I have a bunch of exterior outlets scattered around my home. They are just a duplex 120 volt outlet in a plastic box co...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by boden
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by boden

carrier 58TUA won't shut off

Hello everyone, It's getting colder in my house every minute I have Carrier 58TUA furnace It work great until yeste...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ypylaw1
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by ypylaw1

Door Catch Jig?

There are lots of door lock jigs out there, but I can't seem to find any door catch jigs for the jam. Anybody know o...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sword
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by sword

Electric water heater problem?????

OK folks I have repaired many electric water heaters in my 18 years as a handyman and have never ran into one that I co...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Kayakaz
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by Kayakaz

Water pooling around base of furnace exhaust pipe

Hello; I have a new Goodman GMH95 furnace, installed several months ago. Recently I noticed some water pooling around t...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by PromisedPlanet
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by PromisedPlanet

Drywall cracks

I remember reading on this group a taping product that is good for fixing persistant drywall cracks over doors, etc. It...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by j
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by j

Best Type of Garage Door Opener?

I have a 2-car garage with a single 16' x 7' overhead door. It's a heavy door. The opener is a Genie Pro 98...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by online-boy
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by online-boy

Maintenance of oak wood floor

Hi, I have a oak wood floor (solid) and it is oiled. I think I need to "re-oil" it every year. Any suggestion about prod...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lucazanolin
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by lucazanolin

jig saw buying tips/advice?

I'm in the market for a jig saw. I will use it only occassionally, mostly for cutting rounded corners and shapes in...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mattmeitzner
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by mattmeitzner

Temporarily attach plywood to concrete wall?

I need to install a new basement door at my in-laws house, which will require new concrete to be poured under the door...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by unknown
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by unknown

General Permit Question

I live in a rural area. Very rural. There is a county building inspector, and permits are required for new construction...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler