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Removing paper backing from old Plexiglas

Yesterday I was about to toss all the Plexi scraps I have because the paper backing is stuck on so tight it can't be pe...
38 comments posted 13yrs
posted by robert_green1963
38 comments posted 13yrs posted by robert_green1963

Removing a radiator: good idea?

Hi, In my bedroom I have a conventional hot-water cast iron radiator. I like th= e heat it provides, but I don't like s...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by sam.takoy
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by sam.takoy

Heating Problem

I hope someone from this excellent group can assist me with this problem. W= e have a cold room on the second floor of...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by haneburyp
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by haneburyp

Door Bell Problem Fixed

Thanks everyone for your help. I tried to attach this reply to my original post, but for some reason it is not working....
5 comments posted 13yrs
posted by katenospam
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by katenospam

Door Bell Problem

My front door bell button rang the chime, but did not light up. I purchased a new door bell button. I had it hooked up,...
3 comments posted 13yrs
posted by katenospam
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by katenospam

Composition of old cloth covered wire

What was the composition of that old cloth covered electrical wire? Obviously some sort of cloth. What kind? Then what...
4 comments posted 13yrs
posted by homeowner
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by homeowner

Bifold Door Pivot Issue

Hi All, The bottom door pivot is angled outwards to get the front of the door close to the trim at the bottom of the do...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by nospam
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by nospam

Keeping door latches from freezing

Have you ever found some sort of spray or grease that will keep stuff from freezing? We got rain yesterday, and a deep...
39 comments posted 13yrs
posted by homeowner
39 comments posted 13yrs posted by homeowner

DIY extension

hello all, would like some advice as im attempting to do most of the building work on an extension to my house, the blo...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Tom707.ae70dc8
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by Tom707.ae70dc8

toilet clogged by underwear (probably)

I've had plenty of clogged toilets in the past and have always been able to eventually push the clog through with a plu...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by jcl541
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by jcl541

What about no-plumbing toilets

I have heard that there are toilets that do not require a drain pipe to the sewer or septic, and dont need water to flu...
24 comments posted 13yrs
posted by gerald11
24 comments posted 13yrs posted by gerald11