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unreal problem

Ok guys heres a good example of stupidity all around. theres a big tree about one home away from mine. The lady that ow...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hallerb
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by hallerb

Oklahoma furnace request for help

A friend of mine writes this: I live in a two story raised ranch. I have a Carrier furnae in the cellar, it's natur...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cayoung###++++***
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by cayoung###++++***

Ice Dam

After a second huge ice storm since I moved here (Iowa), I again have water coming in the house, due to a giant ice dam...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dan_hoffard
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by dan_hoffard

Copper drain pipe

Question for everyone. I've read on various posts in this group opposing views that say both that "copper pipe will...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by delphiprog
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by delphiprog

Getting the Ducts Cleaned

Is it beneficial to get the air ducts in your house cleaned? Seems the heat isn't distributing through our house all...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lexisnikko
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by lexisnikko

Bathroom Exhaust Fan

I smoke cigars in a small powder room in our townhome. It has an exhaust fan. The fan is on but doesn't seem to be...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lexisnikko
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by lexisnikko

new metal roof - skylight flashing

Hi All, I'm looking for resources on flashing skylights in a new metal roof. This is really a mind bender because of...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nobody
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Range Hood

We're getting the new Aga range in Aubergine and I'm having a heck of a time finding a one-of-a-kind hood for i...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by KatherineWalkerChase
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by KatherineWalkerChase

how to run electric to island in basement

I have a concrete foundation, and am finishing the basement. We just decided on putting in a bar, with an island bar ab...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mattmeitzner
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by mattmeitzner

filling gaps between reducer molding & tile floor

I have an oak reducer molding that goes against my kitchen tile floor and on my oak floor in the dining room. When I te...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikepier
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikepier

Subpanel Cables

I am bringing in electrical power to a detached garage from the pump room. I know that I need to install two ground rod...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cmarina98
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by cmarina98

Saw blade choice for Flex moulding?

I have occasion to cut baseboard flex moulding. It is urethane, dense and just kills my saw blades. The maker states on...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Oren
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Oren

Toilet leaking problem

Hi, I hear drip drop from the toilet all the time, every once in awhile I hear it running, like its filling back up or...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by massive.entity
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by massive.entity

"Rumble" noise from Kenmore electric dryer

I have a 20 year old Kenmore electric dryer (essentially a Whirlpool). It's held up pretty good overall. About 4 ye...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by put_the_spam
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by put_the_spam

feeder wire for a subpanel

I'm planning to install a subpanel on the 2nd floor that is fed from a main in the basement. I'm guessing it&#3...
37 comments posted 18yrs
posted by benjunk
37 comments posted 18yrs posted by benjunk