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Strong Chlorine smell in spa

What could be the reason behind strong chlorine smell in our pool room? We opened the spa a couple of days ago and I pu...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by a1kashur
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by a1kashur

Specialty drywall trims

I was browsing websites looking for light coves but came across some interesting trims for drywalls, but not exactly su...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

what to use to cut brass?

Allow to say first, I am not terribly technical but I'm reasonably handy and I have a decent set of tools. I am rem...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hammerandanail
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by hammerandanail

Caulk type and color for new exterior door

I just added a pre-hung exterior door to the side wall of an attached garage. The house has blue aluminum siding and th...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BETA-32
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by BETA-32

TSP versus TSP substitute

OK, went to Lowes and found both of these on the shelf. So what's the deal? I understand that the "substitute" has...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dlass51
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by dlass51

Chimney hole

I have an 11 inch diameter hole, for an old fire place chimney stack in the basement foundation. The foundation is cind...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jeepr
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by jeepr

Electrical Wiring Question

I found a"hot" unused romex cable laying in the dirt under my house. I can't get back to the point of origin to dis...
49 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pjmusto
49 comments posted 18yrs posted by pjmusto

Lessons learned, pipe insulation

Well, my humor kicked back in today after that fiasco yesterday. Here's a sort of 'lesson learned' for any...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cshenk1
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by cshenk1

Renovation, all new plumbing questions

I am renovating a very old house that I live in. Plumbing is in the CRAWL space under the house, a very small tight cra...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Postrophe
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by Postrophe

Faux Stone Backsplash with vinyl tiles?

The link below shows what I'm talking about: http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-US&brand=money&vid=76a43146-029c-411b-a18...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by clechner
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by clechner

entry door backset

greetings, i have a entry door with a lock backset of 4 and 3/8's . it is an unusual size and i am curious as to fi...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by changbah
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by changbah

Carrier Comfort Zone thermostat

My Carrier "Comfort Zone" 4 zone thermostat has an option area that is specific to installation/service. I cannot find...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mgaudreau_at_dreamingcreek_dot
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mgaudreau_at_dreamingcreek_dot

Large Outdoor Trash Cans

On those large trash cans (e.g., 96 gallons) with wheels, there's a horizontal aluminum bar. What is its purpose? TI...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by chillin'
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by chillin'

garage remote

My remote garage door opener has become flakey. It will work, but I have to punch in the code very slowly and sometimes...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by st74dummy
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by st74dummy