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what to do with cracked concrete patio

I have 12 foot x 21 foot concrete patio that cracked down the middle after 30 days of install thanks to Veranda Homes L...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jordan7769
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by jordan7769

Hot water coming out of cold

I have a Price Pfister shower faucet, it is a single lever turn handle type. When I turn it to the cold water setting I...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by romanallison
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by romanallison

Ground/Hot Reversed

My tester indicates Ground/Hot Reversed in a wall outlet. Wiggling something in that outlet like a plug turns off power...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jkl
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by jkl

Tiling an entrance porch

I have an outside (but sheltered) entrance porch. The cement finish was badly stained by some planters and it looks pre...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by malch
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by malch

This Tub Pop-Up Is For Bald Families Only

Just a suggestion: If you have hair, or if anyone in your family has hair, do not use a foot activated pop-up in your b...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by teamarrows
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by teamarrows

Hardware web site

What is your favourite Hardware or Home improvement web site? Were they would have reviews and new stuff. As a regular...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cln.lgr
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by cln.lgr

Plumbing code question

Dear Readers, I need advice on a plumbing code question. My existing 1st floor bathroom vanity appears to use the drain...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anthonymmfalcone
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by anthonymmfalcone

National Grid is ripping me off

I have always had a feeling that there is something drastically wrong with my meter because my KWH usage seems to be wa...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

plumbing heating question

remodeling bathroom and purchased new baseboard heaters (hot water radiant heating) I noticed that the 3/4 inch copper...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Brainless
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Brainless

trimming out a basement door next to concrete walls

I just installed an exterior door at the bottom of a basement bulkhead. I framed out the opening for the door using PT...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by herron1967
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by herron1967

Cordless drill replacement motors

Hello, Can someone tell me where I can find a replacement motor for cordless drills? Drill type is not important. Volta...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eljainc
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by eljainc

Electric usage by time of day

I understand that some electric utilities offer a program where you get a new meter installed that takes the time of da...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Shingles

I need to put on another layer of shingles. Asphalt and fiberglass shingles sell for the same price. Does anyone have an...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by marte005
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by marte005