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New roof

Time for a new roof here. The roof I have is a double layer. My parents had that done about 20 years ago. I can remembe...
9 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Seymore4Head
9 comments posted 12yrs posted by Seymore4Head

removing rust

Stormin Mormon soaked rusty pliers in HCl. Rbowman recommended phosphoric acid, sold to etch concrete. That reminded me...
23 comments posted 12yrs
posted by burns4
23 comments posted 12yrs posted by burns4

new roof?? (pretty long)

I have a tile roof, 5:12 slope...about 70 squares of Monier, "Villa", flashed concrete tile mudded on to hot mopped 90#...
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by dadiOH
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by dadiOH

Burned out timer contact on Whirlpool dryer.

I've already ordered a new timer but, is there away to repair this timer? http://tinyurl.com/np2pros I still have the t...
21 comments posted 12yrs
posted by jthread
21 comments posted 12yrs posted by jthread

Rusting air handler coils

Hello AHR folks, it's been a while since I've asked you helpful folks for help. I have a heat pump with an indoor air h...
46 comments posted 12yrs
posted by jlhshadow
46 comments posted 12yrs posted by jlhshadow

Finding main line cleanout plug

I can't access internet right now, so I posted a sketch at alt.binaries.android. Will probably get yelled at by the And...
8 comments posted 12yrs
posted by guvbob2003
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by guvbob2003

Bench Grinder Question

just received and assembled a bench grinder purchased from amazon. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRK7G/ref=oh...
3 comments posted 12yrs
posted by buckwheat
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by buckwheat

Sharp Microwave does not work

Hi, I have a couple-year-old Sharp Carousel R1480 microwave. The electric control panel works well. But I have push the...
6 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Terry
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by Terry

Battery disposal

I have a Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. At least that's what they call it; I call it a dumbphone as from purchase it...
17 comments posted 12yrs
posted by "Not
17 comments posted 12yrs posted by "Not

Stone Work

Here's a link to pictures of the stone work behind our wood stove which is visible in the lower left corner of one pic...
7 comments posted 12yrs
posted by snag_one
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by snag_one

Target, home depot card security:(

I have now had 5 cards wiped out because stores dont bother keeping their systems secure:( I think congress should pass...
52 comments posted 12yrs
posted by hallerb
52 comments posted 12yrs posted by hallerb

Replacement closet flange

I'm trying choose between the 4" Sioux Chief with the three red rubber seals for $22.99...
15 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Rebel1
15 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rebel1

Wave home solutions

I have one and absolutely swear by them! It's simple, no water to dump.. It has completely killed all mold and I have ne...
1 comments posted 12yrs
posted by steve6620
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by steve6620

tight lug nuts

I bought tires a couple of months ago. Yesterday I tried to remove a wheel to check the bearing. The nuts wouldn't budg...
105 comments posted 12yrs
posted by burns4
105 comments posted 12yrs posted by burns4