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fluorescent tube compaitbility

I need to replace some older 8' fluorescent tubes with the electromagnetic ballasts in the fixture. Will the new sl...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by michael
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by michael

Heat tape for copper tubing

This year I'm using elec. heat tape on one section of my pipes (that cannot be drained) to winterize my home before...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pisanochas
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by pisanochas

garage door keypads

Detailed instructions on how to reprogram a keypad can be found at www.aaaremotes.com Just enter in your model number a...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rpurdy001
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by rpurdy001

FuBar III

Stanley demonstrates new tool at tool fair: "The FuBar III... is designed for all kinds of things, as it has a built-in...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by heybubNOSPAM
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by heybubNOSPAM

Can I cut the branches of my neighbors trees?

My neighbor has trees that hang all over my fence and more leaves fall in my yard then in his. I have to rake them ever...
99 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Machinist
99 comments posted 19yrs posted by Machinist

Counterytop doesn't meet tiles

http://i20.tinypic.com/24wdmox.jpg I had installed in a new countertop. The countertop and the tiles don't meet ver...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by deedovey
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by deedovey

Ceiling pot light conundrum

Installing %&^% ceiling pot lights at the gf's house. Because she has a bungalow, the lights have to be conatined w...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by BSAKing
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by BSAKing

Fastening down Wonderboard to floor joists

What's the best way to do this? Below is from Eric Gurney 7/21/2000 = which is the best I could find with google......
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SammyBinSnoozin
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by SammyBinSnoozin

Replacing shower faucet

The 35-year-old faucet for my bathroom shower has a handle and a knob -- one adjusts the temperature; the other adjusts...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gcotterl
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by gcotterl

Slip lining a drain pipe

Can anyone recommend a brand of slip liner for residential? I would = like to contact them and find out if they can rec...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SammyBinSnoozin
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by SammyBinSnoozin

PEX piping question

I want to redo the piping to one bathroom plus a garden hose bib. My neighbor has a Wirsbo tool with both 1/2" and 3/4"...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ivan
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by ivan

Refrigerator door pops when opening and closing

Hi all, I have a 9 month old Kenmore side by side refrigerator. The fridge door recently started making a loud (expensi...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by inbox13
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by inbox13

Strange behavior with the toilet

Hello, I have an older toilet. A few years ago, I changed all the parts inside the tank. It has worked fine since then....
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by condor_222
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by condor_222

Bosch Tankless WH

I'm considering installing this unit(s). I would like to hear from those who have them, installed them, etc. Opinion...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by man
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by man

Toilet flushes slowly

I know that is poor English. The toilet doesn't flush itself. Someone has to push the lever. But I've had the r...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospamtodd
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospamtodd