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basement waterproofing

I see many companies listed, some independent, more regional And nationals with 800 numbers. Hard to get reviews. I was...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by zekor
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by zekor

Gazebo Top water buildup

Some of you may remember my asking for suggestions to eliminate water buildup/sagging on the top of our new gazebo. I s...
5 comments posted 13yrs
posted by meanie.brat
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by meanie.brat

PB Blaster Silicon Spray causes squeaks!

My daughter bought a used car a few months ago. The doors squeaked when she opened them so she grabbed my spray bottle...
22 comments posted 13yrs
posted by teamarrows
22 comments posted 13yrs posted by teamarrows

Toughest hard wearing exterior paint?

Hi, Maybe wishful thinking but what are you using? Time to paint porch deck and railing again. Any suggestions? TIA,
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by dragon40
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by dragon40

Bathroom door scores hall floor

I probably know the answer to this, but I'm hoping for a miracle My old house "heaves" from time to time. A door that u...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hypatia08
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by hypatia08

injectable exterior nail hole filler

I am replacing a treated wood deck floor with a composite . The joist are sturdy but full of nail holes from the treate...
19 comments posted 13yrs
posted by marvin
19 comments posted 13yrs posted by marvin

Tip of the day August 10, 2013

PB Blaster's product, dry teflon, works nicely to lubricate hinges. In the few times I've used it, the residue and over...
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by cayoung61
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by cayoung61

getting rid of bees

I have some big bees starting to build a hive, nest, or whatever in the eaves of my house. Is there a way to discourage...
20 comments posted 13yrs
posted by kurtullman
20 comments posted 13yrs posted by kurtullman

Update on mowere

It was the governor. Interestingly enough, after 5 runs to the repair place in 2 years, they replaced the entire motor.
1 comments posted 13yrs
posted by kurtullman
1 comments posted 13yrs posted by kurtullman

OT: Car insurance complaints

I'm currently shopping for car insurance; considering a move from GEICO to (possibly) AAA of Southern California, but o...
75 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hypatia08
75 comments posted 13yrs posted by hypatia08

How a toilet ballcock works

People are telling me that the link I posted in the other thread of this name doesn't work. To find the correct web pag...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by nestork.c4c4729
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by nestork.c4c4729

Tiger Woods' ocean-front mansion sinking

(TCPALM.COM) HOBE SOUND ? While Tiger Woods was chasing his 15th major golf title Thursday at this week?s 95th PGA Cham...
1 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Kilowatt
1 comments posted 13yrs posted by Kilowatt

removing header support posts

Wanted to remove a couple of posts from this header. Not absolutely sure if the existing header will work not. This ope...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by a2rjh
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by a2rjh