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Water hammer problem with toliet valve

I've had one of those fluid master toilet float switches for 4-5 years with no problems. But then it started to mak...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by borne
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by borne

Plumbing Air admittance valve

I have a slow bathroom and utility sink. I was thinking about using these vents to help move things along. Can I install...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bigjcw1023
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by bigjcw1023

Light fixture

I have an outdoor light fixture mounted to the side of the house next to the front door under our porch. I have a compa...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bigjcw1023
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by bigjcw1023

Tri Polymer sealant

Everytime I watch This Old House, they are whipping out this magic tube of gunk called Tri Polymer Sealant. I am redoin...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jmagerl
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by jmagerl

FROST LINE

How do I find out the depths of frost lines in different cities/ states? Is there a free internet source for this inform...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by parr6532
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by parr6532

CFL in Fridge

Anyone know if it is safe to use a CFL in the fridge? I tried at 9w one out and it seems to work fine. I do not think i...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by corycharron
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by corycharron

Decorative Electircal Conduit

I am remodeling an old stone house and am looking for some sort of decorative electrical conduit or raceway. I seen a s...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Junk74020
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by Junk74020

Opening a hole for a window

In order to install a window in a concrete block wall, I would need to cut a hole in the wall. What is the proper way t...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Where is all the dust coming from?

I've done all that I can do and think of and I'm stumped. I need fresh input. My 10+ year old 2000 sqft house i...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Julie
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by Julie

Delta Faucet Question

Have a Delta Single Handle Monitor series 1300 faucet. Their is a push button diverter valve to divert the water up to...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rgiles2
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by rgiles2

Gas fireplace (where there is no fireplace)

Idle question while I'm house hunting. My current row house has a wood burning fireplace that I have literally neve...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by not_my_real_addy
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by not_my_real_addy

What are the odds, motel AC

This is, I hope, a fun quiz. Tonight I was at a meeting in a room that has two motel-style AC/heating units in the wall...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

How to make an anti-seagull device

This lady asked me to copy these anti-seagull things they have on the light standards downtown and in all the big parki...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bassgunner
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by bassgunner