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Latest 100 home improvement forum topics:

Reprogram a garage door keypad by lmcarlson 7/3/09 05:37 PM

sink leak by sailor86 7/3/09 04:59 PM
for a few dollars more by lg 7/3/09 05:08 PM

Need advice on Genie Pro 88 Garage door opener by RepairJunkie 7/3/09 04:36 PM
Need advice on Genie Pro 88 Garage door opener by RepairJunkie 7/3/09 05:37 PM

light switch by panbride29 7/3/09 02:16 PM
box not deep enough by lg 7/3/09 04:04 PM

Replacing Grout on a Shower Floor by mcgalasso 7/3/09 11:41 AM

How to patch up stucco on ceiling? by bangia 7/3/09 08:36 AM
it all depends by lg 7/3/09 04:11 PM
answer lg by bangia 7/4/09 06:38 AM

leaking kenmore dishwasher by gtrplyr 7/2/09 05:12 PM
Model number incomplete by DanO 7/3/09 01:36 PM

2002 cadillac devile headlight assembly by skirch 7/2/09 04:59 PM
headlamp by gm john 7/3/09 08:48 AM
Sort of depends on what you are trying to do. by Bruno1949 7/3/09 02:20 PM

Going to thinner tile but need it elevated to original height. by bimbim18 7/2/09 11:40 AM

Shower door repairs and clean up by tekdurk 7/2/09 09:53 AM

garage door problem by crisanto31814 7/1/09 11:09 PM
Rollers? by J 7/2/09 08:29 AM

bath sink by rookiecarp 7/1/09 09:34 PM
hmmmm by lg 7/2/09 07:03 AM

Smoke detector mystery by szarbar 7/1/09 04:53 PM
Hardwired smoke detectors are usually wired to a central by Bruno1949 7/1/09 05:07 PM
Hardwired smoke detectors by szarbar 7/1/09 09:58 PM

Want to buy heatilator 9" ID 14" OD Chimney by davelhanson 7/1/09 03:22 PM
any tinknocker shop can make that,,, by yesitsconcrete 7/2/09 06:04 AM
Might work but not legal by davelhanson 7/3/09 05:10 PM

Bubbles in drywall mud by gmeyer 7/1/09 01:50 PM
NEVER stir the mud first of all. After that, just firm pressure by Bruno1949 7/1/09 03:27 PM

Wiring Diagram for OLD Philco Refrig by dhuddleston 7/1/09 11:19 AM

HELP SUPER GLUE ON SUEDE COUCH by critcheson1 7/1/09 11:01 AM
Sadly, the odds are that you can't. Super glue is a permanent self setting glue by Bruno1949 7/1/09 03:20 PM (: 1, : 0)

Maytag Duet washer by crazylegs 7/1/09 10:20 AM (: 2, : 0)

Kenmore Series 90 washer--raising top by crosierd 6/30/09 10:45 PM
NO top removal by DanO 7/1/09 02:52 PM

Program a Craftsman keyless entry pad by Shell 6/30/09 09:22 PM

stainless frig. dent removal by SandraD 6/30/09 06:50 PM
Autobody tools? by DanO 7/1/09 02:58 PM

vinyl siding fading by mruth1224 6/30/09 04:43 PM
And you won't find anyone to help you. What you have is by Bruno1949 6/30/09 06:18 PM

Mansfield 1.6 gal toilet & weak flushes by unit91 6/30/09 03:56 PM
mansfield by lg 6/30/09 05:43 PM (: 1, : 0)

discontinued Pergo-help! by gormanb 6/30/09 03:50 PM

HOW TO KEEP MY GARAGE COOL by RRR 6/30/09 03:28 PM
It's called "insulation". You have a unit designed to hold a car. by Bruno1949 6/30/09 04:30 PM
keep garage cooler by sunnyporter 6/30/09 10:19 PM

repair ouside window sill by aram784 6/30/09 01:22 PM

cigarette smoke odor remover by graceraskin 6/30/09 09:53 AM
Large plastic bag. A couple of boxes of baking soda by Bruno1949 6/30/09 12:40 PM

Refacing kitchen cabinets by shortskoolbus 6/30/09 03:55 AM
cabinet refacing by Allison1888 7/1/09 10:15 PM

re-staining a stair bannister by shortskoolbus 6/30/09 03:51 AM
It's a walnut stair banister rail that has been stained and finished. by Bruno1949 7/1/09 05:19 PM
sorry, walnut is not the right color by shortskoolbus 7/1/09 05:36 PM

siding by sidekick1 6/29/09 06:25 PM
siding by thiggy 7/1/09 09:46 PM

arbor size for craftsman table saw 137.218250 by soljoe 6/29/09 04:50 PM
dado by RocketScientist 6/29/09 05:12 PM

pedestal fan won't work :( by junkyard 6/29/09 04:35 PM
Considering they sell for next to nothing and cost about 30 cents to make by Bruno1949 6/30/09 08:55 AM
pedestal fan won't work :( by junkyard 6/30/09 10:41 AM
Both of my 'el-cheapo' fans needed oil to get them moving this year. by Bruno1949 6/30/09 12:37 PM
pedestal fan won't work :( by junkyard 6/30/09 01:03 PM
not necessarily by lg 6/30/09 01:45 PM
The motors are barely able to turn the blades on a good day. by Bruno1949 6/30/09 01:57 PM

Remove tape adhesive from PreEngineered Hardwood Floors by smussani 6/29/09 03:37 PM
Goo Gone should work by bobsbuddy 6/30/09 12:16 PM

Kenmore 80Series washer won't spin or agitate by Spielman54 6/29/09 12:10 PM
No agitate/spin by DanO 6/29/09 01:14 PM

where to sell antique window glass? by wife2him 6/29/09 11:33 AM

GE Frig Not Cooling by azigma 6/29/09 09:49 AM
Things to check for fridge not cooling by DanO 6/29/09 01:24 PM

Paving a driveway by fallinfrom0feet 6/29/09 09:06 AM
the tools you'll need for asphalt paving,,, by itsreallyconcrete 7/3/09 06:58 AM

Electric Problem by Big Jim 6/29/09 08:52 AM
Well, a check of each and every connection is the first step. by Bruno1949 6/30/09 01:01 PM (: 1, : 0)

Screwdriver by DaveSmith74 6/29/09 03:25 AM
screwdrivers by lg 6/29/09 06:37 AM

DIY Can Mean a Trip to the ER..or Worse... by homebild 6/28/09 10:43 PM
Personal experience. Mid 90s and I'm trimming down a wooden by Bruno1949 6/30/09 12:49 PM
(Note to self: Don't hire homebild or Bruno) by J 6/30/09 02:55 PM (: 3, : 0)
Hey Hey!! That was a one time screw up! Most of the others by Bruno1949 6/30/09 04:39 PM (: 1, : 0)

Adhesive foam stripping for casement windows by Rilla927 6/28/09 08:32 PM

Attic Ventilation Gone Wrong? by CalicoJane 6/28/09 05:04 PM (: 1, : 0)
house by t.b. 6/28/09 05:24 PM
Re: House, Re: Attic Ventilation Gone Wrong? by CalicoJane 6/28/09 06:33 PM
Jumping to Confusions by homebild 6/28/09 10:49 PM (: 1, : 1)
Attic Ventilation by CalicoJane 6/29/09 09:42 AM (: 1, : 0)
house by t.b. 6/29/09 06:46 PM
Attic Ventilation by CalicoJane 6/29/09 07:21 PM
dust by t.b. 6/29/09 09:16 PM
Coal Dust by CalicoJane 6/30/09 08:08 AM
There is also one other thing to consider. A house that old is by Bruno1949 6/30/09 02:18 PM
insulation by t.b. 6/30/09 06:46 PM

refinishing a fiberglass door by danghel 6/28/09 02:04 PM
Fiberglass Door by painter21 6/29/09 06:29 AM

Craftsman 10 in. Bandsaw Model # 21400 by rsolivero 6/27/09 07:26 PM (: 1, : 0)
I'll say this ...... by RocketScientist 6/28/09 06:46 PM

standby generators?? by gail1323 6/27/09 02:48 PM
Home standby generators by StephD 6/29/09 09:43 AM
standby generators by gail1323 6/29/09 05:11 PM
Both are good units and you really couldn't go wrong with by Bruno1949 7/1/09 03:37 PM

Mueller 1019A Outdoor Faucet by Mrsgrant 6/27/09 01:43 PM
faucet by lg 6/27/09 03:12 PM
Mueller 1019A Outdoor Faucet by Mrsgrant 6/27/09 07:57 PM

building a brick hearth by MtnMona 6/27/09 12:56 PM
that's quite a lengthy rqst & the answer's even,,, by yesitsconcrete 6/28/09 07:53 AM

water condensation? can we fix? by katybugg1 6/27/09 11:17 AM
drain by lg 6/27/09 12:19 PM
water buildup in air handler by katybugg1 6/27/09 01:07 PM
drain by lg 6/27/09 02:27 PM
water building up by katybugg1 6/27/09 03:25 PM

washer drain hose by Frank 6/27/09 09:32 AM
hose by t.b. 6/27/09 11:20 AM
Clothes washer drain hose extension by DanO 6/27/09 01:37 PM

Heating System Hot Air by rich_mcculley@hotmail.com 6/27/09 09:01 AM (: 1, : 0)
heating by t.b. 6/27/09 11:23 AM

Diverter Valve by n2 6/26/09 11:56 PM
valve by t.b. 6/27/09 11:02 AM

ice dispenser by jnoonan1 6/26/09 10:44 PM

garage door opener by tremmor 6/26/09 06:37 PM
gdo by RocketScientist 6/26/09 08:06 PM
garage door opener by tremmor 6/26/09 08:16 PM
huh by RocketScientist 6/26/09 09:31 PM
Garage door trolley by johngmcsub 6/29/09 08:19 AM

installing laminate flooring on the sides or stringers of the stairs by darcyl66 6/26/09 06:09 PM
stairs by t.b. 6/27/09 11:17 AM
laminate on stair stringers by contractordoug 6/28/09 11:49 AM

attic fan: replace motor or entire replace fan assembly? by kenwhite2400 6/26/09 02:39 PM (: 1, : 0)
Replace Unit by homebild 6/26/09 09:25 PM (: 1, : 0)

intex pool leaking valve by Steve 6/26/09 10:47 AM

Air Conditioner in Humidor by leafbean 6/26/09 09:17 AM
Cool and wet by DanO 6/26/09 12:48 PM

Water pipe leaks by lakefla 6/26/09 05:49 AM
pipe by zzz111 6/26/09 09:23 AM (: 1, : 0)
Leaking Pipes by Jasper 6/27/09 12:31 AM (: 1, : 0)

signature 2000 elite riding mower by deafri40 6/25/09 12:50 PM (: 1, : 0)

Basic Lawn Mower question by jasguild 6/25/09 12:11 PM
yup by RocketScientist 6/25/09 01:11 PM
Oil Leak by thiggy 6/25/09 10:30 PM
basic lawn mower question by jasguild 6/26/09 01:30 PM

basement mold on carpet by jbrande1 6/25/09 12:07 PM
Doesn't Matter What Kind of Mold by homebild 6/26/09 09:29 PM (: 2, : 0)
you probably didn't take a moisture,,, by yesitsconcrete 6/26/09 11:09 PM
White, willowy mold on carpet by rileybeach 7/1/09 08:04 AM
good guess, beach, but no cigar ! ! ! by yesitsconcrete 7/2/09 06:01 AM
mold on carpet in basement by jbrande1 7/3/09 03:32 PM

Hardwood stairs by huboston 6/25/09 04:17 AM
Attaching Hardwood Stairs by WKNDHRO 6/25/09 10:45 AM (: 1, : 0)

manuals by ces223 6/24/09 10:31 PM
Need correct information! by DanO 6/24/09 10:55 PM

lighting, now dimmer by meyercarl 6/24/09 08:49 PM
dimmed by lg 6/25/09 06:52 AM
dimmer by meyercarl 6/25/09 08:32 AM
agree with you by lg 6/25/09 10:25 AM
voltage by meyercarl 6/25/09 10:34 AM
reply by lg 6/25/09 11:56 AM
try this by lg 6/25/09 12:00 PM
reply by meyercarl 6/25/09 12:23 PM
doesn't make sense by lg 6/25/09 02:03 PM
dim by RocketScientist 6/25/09 02:57 PM
dim by meyercarl 6/25/09 03:16 PM
if that's the case by lg 6/25/09 03:35 PM
bypass by meyercarl 6/25/09 03:39 PM
lighter by meyercarl 6/25/09 08:13 PM
Strickly a guess but is it possible the fan had a dimmer circuit by Bruno1949 6/26/09 09:10 AM
i got a feeling you're right again by lg 6/26/09 09:37 AM