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wood fence posts

It turns out one of my round wood fence posts is broken, right at ground level, as if a car ran into it, but there are...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

#6 NM wire in 1/2" hole?

Hi, I'm running a 6-3 Romex NM-B with ground for my new air conditioner system. My main panel doesn't seem to have any...
94 comments posted 12yrs
posted by millinghill
94 comments posted 12yrs posted by millinghill

Returns Memories

Returned an electric junction box, still wrapped in the original clear shrink plastic, to Lowes a couple days ago. Aske...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

OT - Alternatives to Verizon DSL

Anyone using DSL Extreme or Time Warner? Both of these are $15/month for internet plus $10/month for optional phone. Or...
57 comments posted 12yrs
posted by guvbob2003
57 comments posted 12yrs posted by guvbob2003

Bathtub caulk

I use the GE silicone caulk which claims "no mold for ten years" Yeah right. Does anyone know of a bathtub caulk that ju...
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posted by philo
21 comments posted 12yrs posted by philo

How do I determine who made my garage doors?

I have a five "short raised panel" garage door with 5 panels each measuring 9 ft wide by 19 3/8" in height. They are 2"...
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posted by oceanverd
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by oceanverd

brass colored stains in lavatory and kitchen

Something in the water turning drains & area surrounding drains in sinks to become stained a brass color. What could it...
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posted by gno52
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by gno52

Replace drywall joint tape - is it necessary?

I am removing the popcorn ceiling from a very small bathroom. This is my first attempt. The old material is coming off...
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posted by Vacationgal
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by Vacationgal

OT - Israel and Gaza doing a lot of home repairs

I'll admit, I don't remember which show. Might have been Sean Hannity. The radio host is talking to someone, about the...
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posted by cayoung61
18 comments posted 12yrs posted by cayoung61

free alignment check

I bought a set of tires. Installation included a free alignment check. The cost of an alignment was substantial. I told...
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posted by burns4
17 comments posted 12yrs posted by burns4

OT - Francis Crick, Father of molecular biology

I like CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) radio. I listen to it when I'm working in an empty suite. Today, they had an...
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posted by nestork.e0f5255
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by nestork.e0f5255

Lawn Aerator

Anybody know where to get an aerator that's basically a 20-gallon barrel with a row of aerator tubes fastened around ea...
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posted by guvbob2003
67 comments posted 12yrs posted by guvbob2003

What is too shallow for a 4ft Chain Link Fence?

I'm in the process of digging holes for a chain link fence, but I've encountered a few issues. There is a shed in my ba...
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posted by Nate
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by Nate