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Drinking water for Lima, Peru

Hope this URL goes to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FWwii1dX4v8 Here is the web pag...
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by cayoung61
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by cayoung61

cut hole in load bearing wall concern

I have a load bearing cmu block wall (roof ties into it) that a plumber had to access inside to get to a water line to...
11 comments posted 13yrs
posted by phxmod
11 comments posted 13yrs posted by phxmod

(Maybe) OT: Adjustable height desk

AT this site http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/adjustable-height-table.php and many other sites, there are examples of...
17 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hypatia08
17 comments posted 13yrs posted by hypatia08

Tire Rotation Scam

SCAM ALERT #1301 How much money do you spend each year on Tire Rotation? Each time you pay to have your tires rotated,...
24 comments posted 13yrs
posted by scam_alerts
24 comments posted 13yrs posted by scam_alerts

Toolbelt - Yes or No?

I've never been a "toolbelt" person. Have instead used a small tote/caddy for my stuff. Just saw an ad from Ace Hardwar...
19 comments posted 13yrs
posted by demi
19 comments posted 13yrs posted by demi

adjutable shelving system

On a kitchen wall I want to put some shelves- 4" or so deep- The space is about 48" wide & high-- and I want to put 3 v...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by elbrecht
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by elbrecht

Sears power tool parts

I"ve got an Craftsman bench grinder I bought over 30+ years ago. Needs a replacement for one of the eyeshelds. When I g...
31 comments posted 13yrs
posted by demi
31 comments posted 13yrs posted by demi

break away 120 vac electrical plug

What should I buy for an outdoor 120 VAC electical connection that requires breakaway capability? The connector will be...
36 comments posted 13yrs
posted by calvin
36 comments posted 13yrs posted by calvin

Cordless drill recommendations

I am looking for recommendations for a lithium ion cordless drill. Looking for reliability and ones whose batteries last...
14 comments posted 13yrs
posted by andrew_kennedy7
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by andrew_kennedy7

Pegasus fawcet. Where does this screw go??

I have a Pegasus faucet. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7747879/DSC03000.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by deodiaus
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by deodiaus

Snaking too often

I usually don't have to call a plumber to snake the kitchen drain more than every 3-4 years. I am very prudent about gr...
19 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hypatia08
19 comments posted 13yrs posted by hypatia08

Giving credit when a warranty is honored

I installed a bunch on Simonton VRW about 6 years ago. The vinyl frame has a lifetime warranty and the windows themselv...
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by teamarrows
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by teamarrows

Gardens, Pests, Poisons, Friends....

This is my first year with a koi pond, full-scale veggie garden, and lots of shrub/flower beds to put in. It's been a r...
5 comments posted 13yrs
posted by norminn
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by norminn

OT More hypocracy from the USA

The USA wants Snowden whilst it grants assylum to Chechen terrorist. http://rt.com/news/shechen-militant-akhmadov-book/...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by harry130747
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by harry130747