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Repair Fisher Paykel Washer?

We have a 2007 Fisher Paykel washer, Model GWL11 which is not getting hot water. I have checked the intake screen and i...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by dwightnews
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by dwightnews

Skim coat won't adhere!!

Never seen this in 40+ years! Technique even works in other areas. Over Dunn Edwards paint on interior surface, skim co...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by robert.a.macy
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by robert.a.macy

Compacting and preparing base for pavestone deck

I'm looking at using either Pavestones or concrete squares (12 x 12 x 1 1\2) for a 15 x 15 foot deck on the side of my...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by AngryOldWhiteGuy
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by AngryOldWhiteGuy

OT - Gas Prices. Now I have to carry cash.

I've been going for years without carrying too much cash, mostly relying on my debit card. $20 - $25 was enough for the...
80 comments posted 14yrs
posted by teamarrows
80 comments posted 14yrs posted by teamarrows

Will Apple sue God next?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/262202/apple_vs_a_pl_tech_company_sues_online_polish_grocer_over_logo.html It looks like...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by hecho
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by hecho

How to 'extend' radiator pipes after tiling bathroom

We have hot water radiant heat in our house. After having our bathroom re-= tiled, the radiator now sits 3/8" higher th...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by tmatusaitis
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by tmatusaitis

Welding service advertisement

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3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

OT: Lawn equipment

My parents attend and now starting to care for a local Unity church within my neighborhood. They have very few voluntee...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by MB
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by MB

How long for firewood to dry?

A week? A year? Two years? Six months per inch? Any advice would be appreciated. Background: My city, in its infinite w...
24 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Home Depot closing remaining stores in China

"[BEIJING] Home Depot Inc., the U.S.-based home improvement retailer, said Friday it will close its remaining seven big...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Drill press rips out student's hair

"[DELTONA] A Florida school district is investigating whether a teacher violated safety procedures after a student's ha...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

metal roofing 5v or 2.5" corrugated?

Utility galvanized metal roofing for barns, sheds, etc. The 5v runs $15 per 8' sheet whereas the 2.5" corrugated runs a...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by RedAlt5
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by RedAlt5

Durable Finish For Wooden Doors In The Tropics

Hi, Can someone suggest a durable finish for wooden doors in a tropical environment? The doors of our house in Costa Ri...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by abbybrown
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by abbybrown

Heat Pump in Cold Climate?

I keep seeing homes for sale with heat pumps. It's been a while, but I have seen -25F in winter, so I am puzzled why fo...
25 comments posted 14yrs
posted by norminn
25 comments posted 14yrs posted by norminn