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Needed - Unusual Cabinet Hinge

I have a furniture piece made of rosewood (ie, heavy) that has a drop-down front door. The door fits smoothly into the...
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posted by jimr
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jimr

Extended Phone Wiring

I need to extend my phone line and have some extra CAT5e cable. Can I use this instead using the twisted pairs for line...
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posted by sword
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by sword

10 foot transition from carpet and tile

I need to transition my carpet and tile. I found some 6 ft transition pieces that I have used in the past. But I am afra...
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posted by homebrewdude76
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by homebrewdude76

Engineered hardwood flooring questions

I am going to be installing ~1400 sq ft of 3/4" x 4 1/2" engineered plank oak hardwood flooring. I am going with the 3/...
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posted by DELETETHISdyrgcmn
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by DELETETHISdyrgcmn

Steel entry door

My home has a steel entry door that is 21yrs in use. Question: does/can/will the insulation between the steel panels de...
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posted by putt
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by putt

Snow thrower prep

That time of the year to prep my snow thrower for the coming season. Engine used is a Tecumseh Snow King. This year whe...
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posted by chief_jim
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by chief_jim

What size air compressor

What size air compressor should I purchase to blow out an inground pools water lines. Also to blow out an outside water...
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posted by cmarcakis
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by cmarcakis

shutter hardware - what is this?

hello, can anyone identify the name of this particular type of shutter hardware: http://semi-suave.com:81/temp/IMG_1835...
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posted by spacemarine
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by spacemarine

concrete counter tops

We are going to attempt concrete counter tops in our home. I am going to start with our fireplace hearth and then a van...
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posted by Kayakaz
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Kayakaz

What kind of knife should I use?

I'm preparing for Thanksgiving. I plan to cut a fart, after dinner. What kind of knife should I use? Happy Turkey Da...
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posted by YourAttorney
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by YourAttorney

Slug Infestation Problem!

I have a 1/2 a bathroom in my garage. Occasionally I'll find a slug on the toilet seat. Many times over the years I...
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posted by some
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by some

Gas line in the fireplace

Hi I have a gas log set that I want to install in an existing fireplace. However the gas feed is on the left side, and...
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posted by tquenemoen
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by tquenemoen

Sticking gas valve in furnace

When raising the thermostat setting so that the heat is supposed to come on, the gas valve sticks. I can free the stick...
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posted by gnome
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by gnome

How difficult is a dishwasher installation?

My 25 year old Whirlpool dishwasher finally stopped working and I've been shopping for a replacement. I've also...
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posted by me
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by me