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Plumbing by Imokay2008 9/3/10 12:50 PM

Water Softener not working? by emmis 9/3/10 09:10 AM

Roots in the pipe by frombyu 9/3/10 12:32 AM (: 1, : 0)
Someone failed in something. If that line was supposed to be by Bruno1949 9/3/10 09:57 AM

steel roof by fuzywuzy 9/2/10 11:46 PM

Black mold on rafters in attic by houserepairsneeded 9/2/10 07:09 PM

stripped vinyl screw hole repair by letsgooutside 9/2/10 10:28 AM

Outdoor Lamp Post by blaney 9/1/10 02:03 PM
next step by lg 9/1/10 03:06 PM
If lg's suggestion of a bad socket doesn't help, then it's the wiring by Bruno1949 9/2/10 09:38 AM (: 1, : 0)

ceramic tile flooring installation by bethyz 9/1/10 01:02 PM
Yes, you will get different opinions on this. Ceramic tile isn't cheap. by Bruno1949 9/1/10 03:05 PM (: 1, : 0)

Repair scratches in glazed wood cabinets by vicky85 8/31/10 11:58 AM
Repair scratches in glazed wood cabinets by KellieDobbie09 8/31/10 05:44 PM

1962 day and night furnace by RKTEK 8/31/10 04:35 AM
20 Questions game by HKestenholz 8/31/10 09:24 AM (: 1, : 0)
1962 DAY AND NIGHT FURNACE by RKTECK66 8/31/10 02:48 PM

Dusk to Dawn Floodlight by pdrought 8/30/10 11:07 PM
dusk to dawn by lg 8/31/10 07:34 AM (: 1, : 0)

10" RADIALARM PARTS by glbpab1225 8/30/10 06:56 PM
hmmmmm by lg 8/30/10 07:14 PM (: 2, : 0)

Remove Kenmore Microwave 564.8568410 by SidCharming 8/30/10 06:16 PM
Installation instructions? by DanO 8/31/10 02:31 PM
Installation instructions? by SidCharming 9/1/10 12:06 PM

Vintage Delta 4 inch Deluxe Jointer 37-290 by bcmccarthy 8/30/10 02:29 PM
Delta Jointer by thiggy 8/30/10 07:40 PM

Tiles by armyreddevil7 8/30/10 12:54 PM

up & over garage door by peter.wathall@hotmail.co.uk 8/29/10 02:29 PM
Having had a garage door drop out of the tracks and crush a new by Bruno1949 8/29/10 09:21 PM

cigarette burn in moms car seat by mfetterley 8/29/10 01:41 AM
Car Seat... by Homer 8/29/10 10:43 AM
Car upholstery recommendations by DanO 9/1/10 01:14 PM

is it suppose to leak by snapshotvideo 8/28/10 09:32 PM
can't think of anything involving,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/30/10 12:16 PM

Anderson Double Hungs That Won't Lock by taclark22 8/27/10 12:29 PM
We can't see your windows so I'm going to make a guess by Bruno1949 8/28/10 08:16 AM (: 1, : 0)

My Question: Hire Contractor or Contract myself... by headhunting55 8/26/10 04:27 PM
hmmmmm by lg 8/26/10 06:44 PM
remodel by jonny5buck 8/27/10 10:52 AM
house remodel by Allison1888 8/27/10 06:33 PM (: 1, : 0)

Craftsman radial arm saw repair by sneadco 8/26/10 01:52 AM
Try Ryobi dealer? by DanO 8/26/10 11:51 AM

Craftsman Garage Door Remote Help by lhardy 8/25/10 09:06 PM
sears remote programming by Drillman 8/30/10 07:01 PM
door opener by lhardy 8/30/10 07:24 PM

alligator cracks in semi-gloss w/possible lead underneath by johnny 8/25/10 08:43 PM
test for lead paint by lg 8/26/10 07:08 AM
repaint by john 8/26/10 09:12 AM
john you're right by lg 8/26/10 12:52 PM

Victory Gas Boiler by CEB 8/25/10 03:42 PM
Phyrric Victory by HKestenholz 8/25/10 06:28 PM
check for loose tubing by lg 8/26/10 12:56 PM
Pilot Won't Light? by CEB 8/28/10 01:17 PM
hmmmm by lg 8/28/10 04:16 PM

1958 floor tiles by mgershovich 8/25/10 11:33 AM
floor prep-ceramic/porcelain tiles -etc. by jonny5buck 8/25/10 10:22 PM
Ceramic or porcelain tiles can not be laid over anything that 'gives'. by Bruno1949 8/27/10 09:41 AM (: 1, : 0)

Painting exterior trim by musiclvr56 8/24/10 06:08 PM
has the wood been replaced already? by lg 8/25/10 01:16 PM

Husky Power Washer 1650 by Packers59 8/24/10 05:13 PM

Ipe Tear off and reinstall by PRM2003 8/24/10 01:38 PM
Deck Removal by thiggy 8/24/10 08:52 PM
deck removal costs by PRM2003 8/25/10 09:22 PM
deck removal costs by thiggy 8/25/10 09:54 PM

air filter by jayjay 8/24/10 12:22 AM
filter by lg 8/24/10 10:05 AM

2000 sundance altamar hot tub by chuck71063 8/23/10 09:10 PM (: 1, : 0)
OH error by guest 8/29/10 09:26 AM
sundance hot tub by chuck71063 8/30/10 05:25 PM

drainage by clarkie 8/23/10 02:02 PM
question - how far does water run downhill ? by itsreallyconcrete 8/24/10 07:27 AM

Painted popcorn ceiling removal by cjschmoldt 8/23/10 11:49 AM
The only solution to popcorn ceilings is scrapping by hand. by Bruno1949 8/23/10 12:06 PM
we've often used this,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/25/10 06:32 PM
OOOO! I've never seen that tool but it looks pretty good! by Bruno1949 8/26/10 08:30 AM
we're down at the shore,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/27/10 07:55 AM
Yeah, we used to use plastic from the floor and about two feet up the walls, by Bruno1949 8/27/10 09:50 AM

drop in stove removal by yakyak 8/23/10 09:53 AM
drop in stove removal by thiggy 8/23/10 12:24 PM
There might be a few clips or metal strips and screws on the underside by Bruno1949 8/24/10 09:59 AM (: 1, : 0)
Installation instructions? by DanO 8/24/10 12:27 PM (: 1, : 0)

Plumbing by sagar1 8/23/10 09:13 AM
whenever that happens to me: by lg 8/23/10 09:44 AM

mobile home addition by wray7119 8/22/10 09:16 PM
mobile home addition by wray7119 8/22/10 09:17 PM
Engineer Required by homebild 8/23/10 12:38 AM
mobile home addition by wray7119 8/23/10 08:32 AM

Wet porch by john200981 8/22/10 04:15 PM
you didn't mention the obvious,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/27/10 05:36 PM
disclaimer ! by itsreallyconcrete 8/27/10 05:38 PM

GMC miter saw blade by stevedrake1 8/21/10 09:38 PM
hmmmmm by lg 8/22/10 09:49 AM
5/8" arbor ? by RocketScientist 8/22/10 12:00 PM
not 5/8 by lg 8/22/10 12:13 PM
oddball arbor sizes are often used,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/27/10 05:42 PM

Sealer by chevygirlhd 8/21/10 09:09 PM

9in craftsman table saw early 80s by magora2 8/21/10 08:57 PM

subflooring in a modular home by dodge5842 8/21/10 05:49 PM
Because of the way modular homes are built you are going to find by Bruno1949 8/23/10 11:48 AM (: 1, : 0)

Permanent Wood Foundation Issue by RBS102 8/21/10 12:08 PM
Engineer Required by homebild 8/21/10 05:52 PM (: 1, : 0)
Good advice, but... by RBS102 8/21/10 07:54 PM
Engineer Required by homebild 8/22/10 11:50 AM
I concur by RBS102 8/22/10 03:54 PM
No We Can't by homebild 8/23/10 12:43 AM
Wow. by RBS102 8/23/10 08:25 AM

rv tub by meow2k4 8/21/10 02:15 AM

searching for discontinued wallpaper border by rhonjo 8/20/10 10:34 AM

Belt Sander Model No. 315.22590 by mhanson 8/19/10 08:15 PM
Belt Sander by thiggy 8/20/10 12:16 AM

Patio install by Patio22 8/19/10 06:32 PM
either apron store will have a decent book,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/21/10 06:05 AM

4 Pin 110AC N/C Relay w/ 110AC coil by sencinia 8/19/10 05:37 PM
radio shack by lg 8/20/10 06:51 AM
4 Pin 110AC N/C Relay w/ 110AC coil by sencinia 8/20/10 09:19 AM

kenmore washer 70 series by sbaker91 8/19/10 11:46 AM
Model number? by DanO 8/19/10 12:12 PM
Kenmore washer 70 series by sbaker91 8/19/10 02:01 PM
Check lid switch functioning/condition by DanO 8/20/10 01:06 PM

Kenmore Microwave Door Handle by Strutter 8/18/10 11:25 PM
Inner door cover by DanO 8/19/10 12:08 PM
Broken Microwave Door Handle by Strutter 8/20/10 07:05 PM (: 1, : 0)

Paneling covered in liner then grasscloth by markus98 8/18/10 10:27 PM
Paneling covered in liner then grasscloth by thiggy 8/19/10 10:33 AM
Paneling covered in liner then grasscloth by markus98 8/19/10 11:43 AM

Allure flooring by Tom 8/18/10 09:33 PM
allure flooring by chucklet 8/21/10 08:42 AM
allure by Tom 8/23/10 11:32 AM

electric upgrade by Tom C 8/18/10 09:30 PM
Let's put it this way, talk to your electrical building inspector. by Bruno1949 8/19/10 09:54 AM
Will I be OK? by homebild 8/20/10 06:23 AM
Code by homebild 8/20/10 06:26 AM
code by odessa 8/20/10 10:07 PM (: 1, : 0)
If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It by homebild 8/21/10 08:20 AM
One reason I pushed for replacing all the switches and outlets by Bruno1949 8/21/10 08:39 AM
Cost Prohibitive and Completely Unecessary by homebild 8/21/10 12:00 PM
Inspection by Tom C 8/23/10 11:26 AM
new bedroom outlets? by lg 8/23/10 01:26 PM
bedroom outlets by Tom C 8/23/10 09:26 PM
It would be best to check with an electrician or the Inspector before by Bruno1949 8/23/10 11:42 PM

should I insulate double brick walls by spikewill 8/18/10 01:58 PM
the downside of NOT insulating will be,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/18/10 07:01 PM

Garage door problem by ankesj01 8/17/10 08:10 PM
opener problems. by drillman 8/30/10 07:05 PM

Wiring a receptacle for a lift station by hydrogeo99 8/16/10 06:42 PM
power by odessa 8/17/10 09:10 PM

Radient floor heating by yeisenberg 8/16/10 03:19 PM
Liquid Gold by HKestenholz 8/17/10 06:28 PM

bathroom exhaust fan by delliott20 8/16/10 01:09 PM
Vent by homebild 8/17/10 06:21 AM

Weep Hole Screen by sencinia 8/16/10 12:10 PM
weep hole by lg 8/16/10 02:30 PM

Kenmore 80 Series washer model #100.23812100 by Shane1972 8/15/10 04:01 PM
Model number incorrect by DanO 8/15/10 04:42 PM

GE super capacity plus top loading washer by basseye 8/15/10 12:05 PM
Model number? by DanO 8/15/10 04:48 PM
GE SUPER CAPACITY PLUS TOP LOADING WASHER by basseye 8/15/10 05:20 PM
Further investigation needed by DanO 8/16/10 01:03 PM

painting up to a grout line - neatly! by dveinterfaith@aol.com 8/15/10 09:36 AM
Painting Neatly by thiggy 8/15/10 09:46 PM
It's possible to use painter's tape to mask the grout line but by Bruno1949 8/16/10 10:31 AM

Termite damage? by handynovice 8/14/10 03:35 AM
Termite damage follow-up by handynovice 8/14/10 04:13 AM

mark 50 automatic water conditioner by alexanica 8/13/10 09:41 AM

Window Screens by michellelindner 8/13/10 08:33 AM
how much of a gap? by lg 8/13/10 12:03 PM

pergo laminate by hlosee 8/12/10 07:16 PM

Basement Wall Parging by MyDungalow 8/12/10 03:54 PM
Asbestos in the parging? Certainly possible in a 40 year old house. by Bruno1949 8/12/10 05:49 PM (: 1, : 0)
Thank you by MyDungalow 8/12/10 10:17 PM
possible but unlikely asbestos,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/13/10 06:04 AM

repair linoleum by tjames12 8/12/10 03:01 PM

Old Brick by nroaten32 8/12/10 01:42 PM
what is low cost ? ? ? by itsreallyconcrete 8/13/10 05:49 AM

Sears Garage Door 139.653000 - 139.653100 by Nik 8/12/10 01:31 PM

admiral refrigerator hmg61139 by 5389wlmb 8/12/10 12:53 PM
A/C power by DanO 8/13/10 11:23 AM (: 1, : 1)
dispenser wiring by 5389wlmb 8/13/10 02:48 PM
Wiring Diagram by DanO 8/14/10 10:49 AM
admiral refrigerator by 5389wlmb 8/14/10 01:03 PM
Whole appliance wiring diagram by DanO 8/15/10 05:21 PM

HELP! I have dog bites on my TEAK table!!! by nana811 8/12/10 08:12 AM
Hit a hardware or home store by Bruno1949 8/12/10 12:37 PM
not me - go to tuesday morning or penny's,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/18/10 07:07 PM

replacement LI lithium battery by Boothbay 8/11/10 07:57 PM
battery by lg 8/11/10 08:30 PM
replacement LI lithium battery by Boothbay 8/13/10 09:27 AM
hmmmmmm by lg 8/13/10 10:06 AM

Photocell Switch by sencinia 8/11/10 03:35 PM
i don't know if you can by lg 8/11/10 03:48 PM
Photocell Switch by sencinia 8/11/10 04:04 PM
won't work by lg 8/11/10 04:10 PM
Photocell Switch by sencinia 8/11/10 04:20 PM
off hand i would say no. by lg 8/11/10 04:51 PM
Photocell Switch by sencinia 8/11/10 05:32 PM
Photo cell w/ relay by sencinia 8/19/10 05:49 PM

router part needed by lipto56 8/11/10 03:22 PM
somebody had luck with this place once by lg 8/11/10 03:52 PM

kenmore oven mod# 362.75321003 by lancerbrad 8/11/10 02:04 PM
poor bake by lg 8/11/10 03:10 PM
GAS range, oven temp irratic by DanO 8/12/10 01:09 PM

Underlayment needed for Laminate over tile? by Robust 8/11/10 11:11 AM

Genie garage door opener will not open by png10 8/11/10 10:39 AM
Garage Door not opening by sencinia 8/11/10 03:43 PM

Protect wood wall against hose spray by Mirilla 8/11/10 02:57 AM
Treat it like a deck? by Gary92 8/18/10 12:12 PM

Exterior Stone work by joejohnlac 8/10/10 09:02 PM
try elephant snot OR beanee-doo by itsreallyconcrete 8/12/10 07:29 AM

LED Lights by jeanlynn1 8/10/10 08:05 PM
something"s not right by lg 8/11/10 11:04 AM
Without knowing what brand and type of light strip your contractor by Bruno1949 8/12/10 12:43 PM (: 1, : 0)
Undercounter lights by jeanlynn1 8/12/10 01:24 PM
Now that makes sense. Yes, Xenon bulbs are replaceable. by Bruno1949 8/12/10 02:16 PM (: 1, : 0)
dimmer switch ? by RocketScientist 8/12/10 02:20 PM (: 1, : 0)
Under Cabinet Lights by jeanlynn1 8/12/10 02:38 PM (: 1, : 0)
You could change the lights out to true LED lights, but it's going by Bruno1949 8/12/10 03:57 PM (: 1, : 0)
For what it's worth I've done some searching for LED light strips by Bruno1949 8/15/10 09:58 AM (: 1, : 0)
Xenon Under cabinet lights by jeanlynn1 8/15/10 10:27 AM
Yes, using 7 watt bulbs with reduce the heat and supply a little less light by Bruno1949 8/15/10 11:17 AM (: 1, : 0)

Decaying Wall / Moisture from 1862 Italianate Fireplace by tbfml 8/10/10 06:27 PM
The "yellowish/white substance" could be mold, it could be mineral deposits by Bruno1949 8/12/10 04:10 PM
we can't ' see ' into her room,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/13/10 06:00 AM

Li-lio batteries by Boothbay 8/10/10 10:11 AM
trimmer by lg 8/10/10 11:33 AM

Frozen screw in shower by Doug99 8/10/10 09:29 AM
keep soaking it by lg 8/11/10 10:31 AM

Heat in Attic by sabo1815 8/10/10 08:59 AM (: 1, : 0)
No Attic Vents by homebild 8/11/10 06:39 AM (: 1, : 0)

Help! paint peeling from bathroom wall by unregistered 8/9/10 04:00 PM
try this by mdrago 8/25/10 01:28 AM

missing remote control for hampton bay 52a4h4l by scastellon 8/9/10 01:54 PM
probably from by lg 8/9/10 04:58 PM
missing remote control for hampton bay 52a4h4l by sylvia.castellon 8/9/10 09:43 PM
hampton bay # by lg 8/10/10 06:40 AM
hampton bay remote control replacement by sylvia.castellon 8/10/10 04:48 PM
Kings of Fans by lg 8/11/10 05:32 PM

Cole Sewell Door Handle replacement by KC 8/9/10 12:47 PM
Cole Sewell by Handyman 8/9/10 03:40 PM

Atrium vinyl windows vs. MW by anr1019 8/9/10 10:15 AM

Insulation by Ashley Sweda 8/9/10 08:56 AM
"What do you think of the following plan?" by homebild 8/10/10 06:55 AM

Old Craftsman Tools by Saltshaker 8/8/10 06:38 PM
maybe by lg 8/9/10 09:46 AM

banister to basement by rlooney 8/8/10 10:06 AM

Hot tub by david230 8/8/10 09:49 AM

where can I get a replacement for a broken cabinet door? by ekogan37 8/7/10 10:19 PM
Door Replacement by thiggy 8/7/10 11:28 PM

vinyl blocks for mounting lights on 3" siding by Helen 8/7/10 03:09 PM
I Googled "Light mounting block" and got dozens of hits for by Bruno1949 8/7/10 07:25 PM

Smelly door by mssoup67 8/7/10 02:01 PM

Gas out exhaust by dferron 8/7/10 11:34 AM
gas by RocketScientist 8/7/10 11:52 AM (: 2, : 0)
Gas by dferron 8/7/10 10:57 PM
Gas - no longer :) by dferron 8/29/10 02:20 PM
Gas now oil by RocketScientist 8/30/10 10:56 AM
Oil changed by dferron 8/30/10 11:32 AM

1961 Hotpoint Wall Oven by cwies 8/7/10 11:13 AM
Details required by DanO 8/7/10 06:09 PM
1961 Hotpoint Wall Oven by cwies 8/12/10 12:24 PM
Oven thermostat failure? by DanO 8/12/10 01:22 PM

Blade Guard for Sears 113-240421 10 inch table saw by dlayman88 8/7/10 10:28 AM

Wallpaper Removal gone terribly bad!!!! by Irondaisy 8/7/10 06:38 AM
There might not be an easy way out of this, but it can be fixed. by Bruno1949 8/7/10 09:18 AM (: 1, : 0)
Lots of work ahead of us!! by Irondaisy 8/7/10 03:15 PM
Answers, as best I can, in order. by Bruno1949 8/7/10 03:59 PM (: 1, : 0)
Good Answers, I'll give it a go!!!! by Irondaisy 8/7/10 05:04 PM
Glad I've been of some help. I try but I don't know everything. by Bruno1949 8/7/10 07:15 PM

tuck pointing question by bubblegummom 8/7/10 12:42 AM
trowels don't work,,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/7/10 06:10 AM (: 1, : 0)
trowels don't work,,, by bubblegummom 8/9/10 03:09 PM
try hawk by RocketScientist 8/9/10 03:28 PM
dear mz bubbles ( if i may ),,, by itsreallyconcrete 8/9/10 04:46 PM (: 1, : 0)

crown moulding by eztime 8/6/10 12:07 PM

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