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Goodbye 100w, 75w Incandescent Lamps

The Nanny Geniuses in D.C. just passed legislation that, in addition to putting some serious "hurt" on our domestic car...
699 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jim.redelfs
699 comments posted 18yrs posted by jim.redelfs

plywood subfloor question

i was looking up at the subfloor from the basement. it's 23/32" (3/4" plywood) stamped on it and labeled "underlaym...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by SlateRC
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by SlateRC

Leaky radiator connection

I had to move a steam radiator in order to paint the room. Now it leaks at the connection point to the radiator valve....
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by trompiano2000
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by trompiano2000

Man dies in fall fixing roof

"[BELOIT, Wis.] The 91st richest man in the U.S., a roofing company billionaire, has died after falling through his hom...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Bathroom floor 'tile'

Hi, next in the saga of the renters from hell
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cshenk1
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by cshenk1

What are these called and where can I buy them?

We have glass-fronted bookcases in our den. The glass is kept in place by a kind of screw-in clip (pictures here: http:...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by MPBrede
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by MPBrede

. OT - heartwarming story

Late last week, I was rushing around trying to get some last minute shopping done. I was stressed out and not thinking...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ichasetrains
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ichasetrains

Double sink drain install

I'm installing a double sink. The basins are 20 gallons each and the drains are about 8" apart. I will be installin...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by noone
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by noone

Laundry Water Taps Q.

I have a leak in my hot water tap for the clothes washer, it's coming from where the tap was soldered to the copper...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by steve_cornick
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by steve_cornick

installing tile backsplash, where to start

I'm ready to install 4x4 tile for my backsplash in the kitchen. It is approx 11 feet wall to wall, 18" high, and ha...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

Paint Thinner Prices

The last time I bought a gallon of mineral spirits (about 18 months ago, I believe) it cost $2.50. That was very high I...
34 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mbm701
34 comments posted 18yrs posted by mbm701

potbelly stove

I want to put a potbelly stove in my basement. Preferably on the wall that doesn't have a window on it. How hard of...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bigjcw1023
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by bigjcw1023

Plumbing Question

I have a dishwasher I never use, there is a hose that runs from dishwasher to garbage disposal. Some times if there is...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Guajalote
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Guajalote

HID DRIVING LIGHTS ....... WTF

I live in the western states. Visibility is fifty miles 99% of the time. All these morons driving around with their "dr...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Hot Water Radiation Q.

I have an Oil Furnace Hot Water Radiation with Baseboard Radiater heaters. Would it be benificial to me to insulate the...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by steve_cornick
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by steve_cornick