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Water bed leak

My sister lives in another state. She says that her water bed is leaking around a patch that was done earlier. I think...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kilowatt
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilowatt

Looking for opinions

That's not a good subject - sorry. I just purchased a Cub Cadet mower/tractor. The advertisements say as does the m...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bobwhite
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by bobwhite

What to secure shingles with

I'm sure I could get someone at HD or Lowes to tell me this but, what would be used to secure shingles to the roof...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by runsrealfast
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by runsrealfast

Mysterious False Alarms

Some charitable organization did some repair work on our house and in the process, put up smoke alarms-- everywhere. No...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ryon
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by ryon

Control heat flow

Hi, I live in a three split level house, about 6 stairs separate the floors. This is our first year in this house and w...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by thehammerster
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by thehammerster

Painting Chrome Oven Drip Pans

Anyone ever done this? We have chrome ones that we keep clean but are aging and would like black ones now and before pa...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jeffy3
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by jeffy3

Dryer vent

Is it just me, or is it a really stupid idea to vent a clothes dryer into the attic?? I can't believe that pumping h...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gwb3483
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by gwb3483

Propane Generator and Transfer Switch

I'm considering having a 16 kw generator installed and I'd like to know what to expect when the generator and transfer...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by johnff
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnff

Gutter cleaner - an idea whose time has come

Roomba for your gutters: http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/29/irobots-looj-wants-to-clean-yer-damn-gutters
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by heybubNOSPAM
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by heybubNOSPAM

What equipment is required for pressure test?

I have put in several new water lines and a propane gas line out in a barn and office I'm finishing out. I'd lik...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dontbother
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by dontbother

Has anybody ever bought a Belle Foret Sink?

I am looking at the following sink: http://www.vintagetub.com/asp/product_detail.asp?item_no=F4KITWH&utm_id=ID1901 Howe...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jtpryan
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jtpryan

Looking for a good electric chain saw

Sooner or later I have problems starting a 2 cycle engine. Yes fresh fuel, right oil/fuel mixture, etc. I'm orderin...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by noemall
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by noemall

Wood Fence Repair

I am going to replace my wood fence and need to remove the old post. Any advice on how to removing the old post from th...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rlyle
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by rlyle

Well pressure tank

When installing or replacing the well pressure tank, does the supply line always have to hook up to the left side (faci...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by oogruk
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by oogruk

Odd Shower Dripping

I have a new (1 month) shower stall with a Delta faucet. At random times after it has been used - 30 minutes, an hour,...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 020SHC
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by 020SHC