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Garbage disposal wiring

I want to put in a garbage disposal where there was none before. I currently have an outlet above the sink that I thoug...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mattmeitzner
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by mattmeitzner

Using the wrong brand cordless batt charger

I bought a complete kit of cordless tools at an auction. The tools do work but the batteries are nearly dead. They are...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by alvinamorey
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by alvinamorey

Window replacement

I am in th eprocess of replacing windows on my house. Has anyone used Window World products and installation service. I...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hat
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by hat

G.E. ice maker question

Hi, I have a GE side by side with ice/water through the door (gss25sgmc bs) on which the ice maker works beautifully bu...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by erictw1
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by erictw1

Radon / Basement Cracks

I finally got around to stripping my basement floors in preparation for hardwood vinyl flooring. I also did this to try...
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posted by john111111_2654spammenott
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by john111111_2654spammenott

Anyone know how to wire a drill motor?

I have an old Milwaukee 3/8" drill that had the reversing switch disintegrate. The variable speed trigger still works....
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by travelover48167
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by travelover48167

Mice (mouse) in house - dead

I made the mistake of baiting mice. They have since died and there is a real bad odor. They seem to be in the ceiling a...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by robson
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by robson

whirlpool RO filter WHER25

Anyone using this filter, Lowe's has it at good price. Considering for my house and need critical appraisal, please....
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sligo
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by sligo

Weil-McClain gas boiler- Gold CGa

I just had a Weil-McClain Gold CGa gas boiler installed to replace an older boiler. Does $4500 sound reasonable for the...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ray_moch_email
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ray_moch_email

Generic glueless interlocking flooring question

Hi all, I am about to install a wood flooring- the glueless/nail-less kind that just interlocks together and had a coup...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobcarwell
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobcarwell

Septic Tank Repair

HI all, When I last had my tank pumped 2 years ago a small hole was discovered half way up the side. It is\\was the siz...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rodney_morgan
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by rodney_morgan

Stacking Washer/Dryer trick?

I'm completely renovating our bathroom, which includes moving the washer/dryer and stacking them. It's the phys...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by clewis
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by clewis

How do I seal off adhesive (fumes) on concrete

I had carpet laid in a room addition (den) with wide concrete steps. The carpet layer plastered the steps with a very s...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by zzzd
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by zzzd

Termite Protection Warranty

Ours is a brand new townhome built 2 years ago. The builder engaged a pest control agency for termite control. We are n...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by srikanth.raghavan
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by srikanth.raghavan

Telephone line troubleshooting

My telephone service is out. I have scheduled a tech to come out tommorrow, but if I can troubleshoot this myself I am...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by paul_d_demott
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by paul_d_demott