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Homeowner complains...

Found this on another newsgroup and though some may wish to comment. Guy has problem with log-lighter installation and...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by heybubNOSPAM
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by heybubNOSPAM

radio frequency trips GFI, is there a cure?

A Ham Radio friend constantly trips the Kitchen GFI device when he transmits. There is NO interference of any kind with...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by w9ol.nospam
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by w9ol.nospam

Plumbing repair yield 100 human legs

They were artificial legs. Still... "[UK] CABBIE Mike Sutton found his new home had been under-pinned - with a stash of...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by heybubNOSPAM
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by heybubNOSPAM

polypropylene pipe

A local water utility company tried to save money about 20 years ago by putting in poly pipe to its customers. Well tha...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bbmclane
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by bbmclane

Dry Rot

A lot of joists in my crawl space have an imperfection> long powdery cracks. I assumed it was dry rot, but now I'm...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 1234
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by 1234

89 Dodge G250 Van - No Power

I have a 89 Dodge G250 Van. It's been turning over slow but always starting. I checked the battery, cleaned the pos...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alvinamorey
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by alvinamorey

Vibration Damping for DWV Hangers???

Home repair folks, The plumber did a wonderful job installing our new sump pump and hung up the DWV pipe with plastic J...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mikedon
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikedon

remote not working correctly for ceiling fan

I have a Ceiling fan with a remote switch that does not function properly. With the chain on the fan turned off - The r...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by monicasmartin
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by monicasmartin

Brick chimmey sealant reccomendation?

Hi group, Looking for a cement and brick brush or spray on sealant for outdoor use. Any recommendations? Thanks, Gary
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mulcasterXXX
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mulcasterXXX

OT Wrong advertised specifications

A friend of mine just bought a new computer at WalMart. The computer is a complete set with speakers, mouse, keyboard a...
118 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kilowatt
118 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilowatt

Attack of the Ants?

Requesting some recommendations for do-it-yourself adhesives, sprays etc. to combat copious ants in a new house. Thanks,...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kedar.mhaswade
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by kedar.mhaswade

Spa Installation Cost

I have an existing rectangular pool (18x36), vinal liner and concrete on all sides around the pool. I would like to add...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kennethwygand
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kennethwygand

For the Electrical Contractors in the group.

What would be a good bid to change a fuse box to a breaker box. Here is the situation, I am licensed electrician but I...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Sheetrock hug wrong sided out

The builder of my 40yo house put the backside of the sheetrock facing down from our ceiling. My wife put a 3rd layer of...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u37171
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by u37171