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how can I remove this metal piece (based on picture)

Hello all, I am a relatively novice handyman. I am installing new doors in my closet. To do so, I am hanging doors from...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chiaramonte.michael
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by chiaramonte.michael

Elec code question

Does code require the receptacle for a over-the-range microwave to be GFI protected? (Seems to me like it would be a go...
56 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NoSpam
56 comments posted 19yrs posted by NoSpam

Help! My kitchen faucet handle is stripped.

Can someone please advise me on my problem? My left faucet kitchen handle recently starting falling off. As you can see...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Peaches_27
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by Peaches_27

My Old Fuse Box - Is it worth anything?

Is it true that an old fuse box has a good value for parts? Any idea how much? Thanks, Matt
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by matt_milligan2
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by matt_milligan2

stove converted to propane does not get hot

Hello: I had my house built 10 years ago and purchased a stove from Sears which was originally natural gas but set up a...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by omlig
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by omlig

Home Insulation Projects

Thinking about the coming Northern Virginia winter and life in a 40+ year old house. The attic has old fiberglass insul...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mark.wolven
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by mark.wolven

Why not? The price is right...

Folgers is mailing out free samples of their gourmet coffees. Their web offer suggested passing on that info, so I'...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jwisnia
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jwisnia

Lighting issue: Premature light bulb failure

I posted a message earlier about light bulbs in my kitchen failing prematurely (lasting roughly 1 month). I received so...
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posted by
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Out of topic, but cool stuff to know

Hi all, It's out of topic but interesting article http://tat69.wordpress.com
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by solvman
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by solvman

Toilet valve water hammer problem

I've had a fluid master type toilet valve for 4-5 years with no problems until recently when it would shut off and...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by borne
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by borne

wiring a outside hot tub

I have a 12/240v hot tub with a 50 amp breaker in my disconnect box. What I need to do now is wire the disconnect box t...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by knoyes
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by knoyes

cant turn off tap

I just turned on the tap for the shower and cant get it to turn off (turned off at the mains for now) What to do? how to...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nonense
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by nonense

Question about roofing

I am building a small cottage as a do-it-yourself project. I have never put on a roof before, and I need to know what g...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by smokebassett
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by smokebassett

New Fridge not getting below 40 degrees F

I bought a brand new 10.3 Cubic foot Magic Chef Fridge at Home Depot last Friday, I got it home and let it set for abou...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gus.natale
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by gus.natale