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Firewood stacking

Just an informative post. As we all come up on winter, some are getting a load of firewood still and may be new homeown...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rubymaiden
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by rubymaiden

Q on Romex gauges and outlets

I added a new outlet in my basement this past weekend. I ganged it off an existing 15 amp circuit and put the outlet be...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gw
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by gw

Patio Repair?

27 years ago my concrete patio was poured. 2" x 4"s were used to divide it into four large areas. Patio has served me w...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cdubyalee
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by cdubyalee

Haier freezers any good?

Local Walmart has some small freezers made by Haier in China. Anyone know if they are of decent quality and reliability?
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Insulation

We're at the point of insulating our house addition. Our general suggested we use the blown in foam type that is th...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by deserttraveler
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by deserttraveler

Is PEX okay for h/w-radiator heating system?

Can PEX piping be used for a cast iron hot water radiator heating system? Right now, the system is a combination of ori...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by BETA-32
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by BETA-32

Sulfate removal - Sulfer Smell in water

Hey everyone, I have an on going issue with my well water that I wonder if you could help me solve. The problem is the...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by davedejonge
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by davedejonge

Unusual space heater recommendation request

I have an 84" couch that sits in front of a bank of 6 windows that are 10' wide and 9' tall. I was hoping that...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by craigtoth
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by craigtoth

I'm Pissed Off

In 1950 or 51 my parents bought a 1950 Zenith tv console with record player and am-fm radio. I know they paid a lot of...
42 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alvinamorey
42 comments posted 19yrs posted by alvinamorey

Brushes for AEG Washer

Well I was warned when I bought it that I would not be able to find parts if I ever had a problem. Guess what 13 years...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jfroche
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by jfroche

Is there a way to remove a thin layer of concrete?

I hired a concrete contractor to lay some concrete blocks and frame a window opening. In the process of mixing/pouring/...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Single pole illuminated switch?

Is anyone aware of a standard wall switch that illuminates in some way when the circuit is ON? I have found just the op...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bobm3
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by bobm3

suspended ceiling recommendations to reduce noise?

What can I use to reduce the noise coming from downstairs, where it has a suspended ceiling?? The main floor has hardwo...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sammer003
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by sammer003

Ceiling Fan Direction

Does it *really* matter? Either you're pushing air down the center of the room and causing it to rise up the walls,...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by blahbleh666
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by blahbleh666

Walk in shower , Tub door conversion

Trying to find someone in ohio who does this. http://www.surfacespecialists.com/safety_handicap_conversions.htm
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andrewc
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrewc