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Repair torn / ripped formica

Evening- I built a homemade countertop using formica- 1/10th the cost of commercial. My wife just used it as a stepping...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by purduephotog
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by purduephotog

Banging pipes - types of banging

I have tapping noise from the heat system in my apt building. I know what causes it. The pipes are expanding from heat....
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posted by richardfangnail
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by richardfangnail

Frigedaire RD-71-64 question

I have an old Frigidaire double oven, model RD-71-64 that I believe is from the late 50's, but I am not sure when t...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lewis.pennock
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by lewis.pennock

Plumbing: Sewer line my be damaged underneath house

I am on my 3rd plumber, and I think he is getting tired of coming over to my house. First one was too expensive, second...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronsuperguy
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronsuperguy

Sheetrocking question

Yesterday, a team of aliens (Martian, I believe) came and started to sheetrock my new addition. They worked 1.5 hours,...
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posted by deserttraveler
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

fridge not defrosting

I have a Jennair side-by-side fridge (Model 2388ATB ). It is just not defrosting at all. I am doing that old fashion wa...
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posted by dtong22
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by dtong22

Water Heater Question

I live in a mobilehome and I have a 6 month old GAS water heater outside. I thought the water heater ONLY comes on when...
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posted by buffy92027
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by buffy92027

Cutting Tera-Stone

I have a new Tera-Stone vanity tom that I need to trim 1 inch off the width. Anyone have tips for doing this?
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hodget
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by hodget

tips when working by yourself

Is there a book or website with tips for completing house construction related tasks when working solo?
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rald
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rald

battery float charger

It`s winter time and cold and as usual the tractor battery is almost dead. The regular charger and the trickle charger...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by herneva
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by herneva

new lumber cleaning

Is there any reasonable way other than sanding to remove various marks (ink, etc) put on boards by sawmills, wholesaler...
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posted by gno52
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by gno52

cement floor stain or paint?

My husband just finished his shop and he wants to either paint or stain the cement floor. Which is the better, more dura...
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posted by fredjacqueline
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by fredjacqueline

Switch plate not flush to wall

I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall the switch is in is very thin and I think the...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by trompiano2000
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by trompiano2000