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Lighten your home to prevent cracks

The heavier a house is, the more it cracks. Remove weight and your house will remain more solid. The easiest way to rem...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by attJamesRFielding
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by attJamesRFielding

Trees hanging over roof...

I am a first time home owner, so please excuse my ignorance. My house is on a heavily treed lot. I have a several large...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sirstrongbad
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by sirstrongbad

Clock changing problem

I was going to change my clock when I realized that I am at a loss.... What time is it?
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hobart800
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by hobart800

Time Check

Enjoy the hour tonight.
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Oren
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by Oren

Cracked Sink Drain Pipe

The cast Iron pipe going from my kitchen sink to the main sewer line in my basement is cracked. The crack is near a clea...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by masterspy
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by masterspy

Watching TV on PC/Laptop

Here is the oppurtunity http://tinyurl.com/2akr77
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 19.pa.80
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by 19.pa.80

Drywall finishing (taping the joints)

OK, basic dw question here Taping the joints is simple and basic when it comes to two uncut edges which are tapered and...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOSPAM
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOSPAM

Craftsman Self-Propelled Mower Problem

I have a Craftsman self-propelled mower that recently has problems. After I engage the self-propel mechanism, the front...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by newsreader
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by newsreader

Painting a metal door?

One of the other things my renters did was replace my lovely old oak front door, with a cheaper metal one. (apparently...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rubymaiden
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by rubymaiden

DOOR/SCREEN OPENING

My neighbor is having a storm door installed. Her front door has the knob on the left. ( standing outside ) They've...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by
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Substitute for Mica Wave Guide Cover?

I've order a sheet of mica to make a new waveguide cover for my microwave. In the meantime, the kids keep staring a...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by teamarrows
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by teamarrows

Embossed Backsplash

I am contemplating the replacement of my counter tops and back splash in my kitchen. One of the materials that appeals...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ken
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by ken

Leaky shower pipe

My basement stall shower (that I barely every use) has started dripping. I have taken the showerhead off and it is stil...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jdschmi1
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jdschmi1

Question About Shock Absorbers

I'm talking about the shocks on the "stair stepper" exercise machine but they seem to be the same as those on a car...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by staying
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by staying