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Yard Light dont turn on in Cold weather

I have a mercury vapor (farm) yard light on a pole. It always works fine in warm weather, but once the temperature gets...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alvinamorey
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by alvinamorey

Trouble with 4' 3-T8 fluorescent light fixture

Dear Forum, I need help with a kitchen fluorescent light (see http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Produc...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by domenic__
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by domenic__

Tile Layout Question

I am laying out vinyl tile for my bathroom and in one section with the molding removed is 26 inches wide from the wall...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by robin2728
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by robin2728

hose bibb extender?

Does anybody know of a flexible-shaft or similar device that could be used to operate an exterior hose bibb? Ours is in...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dgmoore
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by dgmoore

contract responsiblity question

I hired a contractor to put in a cathederal ceiling in my house. He hired a structural engineer, pulled the permit, rem...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by MikeGoogle
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by MikeGoogle

Undermount bathroom sink

http://www.americanstandard-us.com/Products/productDetail.aspx?area=bath&cat=2&col=&prodID=1895 Any ideas on a good met...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cajunpaisley
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by cajunpaisley

Replacing fluorescent bulb

Light went out in the bathroom. It's a 48" 25W T12 GE fluorescent bulb. I can get one online, but I'd rather ru...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sinister
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by sinister

contract responsiblity question

I hired a contractor to put in a cathederal ceiling in my house. He hired a structural engineer, pulled the permit, rem...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by MikeGoogle
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by MikeGoogle

Re: Radon test

> Hello, > What is the going rate for a professional radon test in your area? I know I > could get a $20.00 test at the...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

Caulk on Brick

Hello... Is there any way to get old caulk off of brick? Thanks much for any thoughts..
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ddeboer55
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by ddeboer55

Doorway transition moulding

I have laminate flooring that meets tile flooring in a doorway. I need to create my own moulding for the seam. What is...
3 comments posted 19yrs
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Kenmore Ultra Wash 665.16872 Problem starting

Hi, I have a Kenmore Ultra Wash DishWasher model #665.16872. The dishwasher will not start. There is power going to the...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by shaire
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by shaire

Convert Carrier AC Package Unit to HeatPump

Hi; I recently bought a house in SE Virginia to use as a rental. It has a one year old carrier AC. It is a package unit...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by curranpg
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by curranpg

Home Depot house paint sux big time!!

I'm a landlord, own several houses I currently rent. Based on my experience with Behr brand exterior house paint pu...
47 comments posted 19yrs
posted by zivendine-ok
47 comments posted 19yrs posted by zivendine-ok

where is the right type of winch?

Hi, I want a winch that I can mount on the ceiling in my poolhouse that will lift the hardshell cover off of it...this...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by unknown
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by unknown