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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Pond pump 4 Marthe48 Sep 5 Sep 5 1 474
Air conditioner concern. . . 12 Mme. Defarge Sep 3 Sep 5 3 585
Tested the fuse on an older power strip. It's OK. 10 usonian Aug 30 Aug 31 3 328
I have an Amana electric range 9 Marthe48 Aug 12 Aug 12 0 500
laser level instructions 6 Kali Jul 29 Aug 12 0 450
Pre-fab shower stalls 12 CrispyQ Jul 27 Aug 11 1 763
DIY: Pitless adapter to SCH40 10 bucolic_frolic Jul 19 Jul 29 0 411
I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) 8 Siwsan Jul 8 Jul 8 8 540
A cheap shelf liner 6 Marthe48 Jul 6 Jul 6 8 518
Anything about propane, portable generator will be appreciated 20 UTUSN Jun 21 Jun 21 2 651
Electric, self-propelled lawnmowers. 14 OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 Jun 2024 2 850
I need help getting ideas for a transformer guest bedroom-hobby room. 1 Baitball Blogger May 2024 May 2024 2 416
Fixing an Ergomotion adustable bed platform 1 Beartracks May 2024 May 2024 1 768
Can anyone identify this tool please? 18 Croney Apr 2024 Apr 2024 2 1876
I have an old 50's to 60's style circuit breaker and I lost power to half my house tonight. 35 Eko Mar 2024 Apr 2024 3 2298
Need help understanding tap & die sizes 11 Nittersing Apr 2024 Apr 2024 1 1333
Painting plastic (resin) garden gnomes - 11 hedgehog May 2012 Mar 2024 0 25717
A question about furnace gas valve replacement 4 Marthe48 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 1395
I want to buy a standing drill press. 22 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Feb 2024 3 1732
Need to get a line up a tree 30 bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 1907
Some critter tried to get in through the bathroom fan! 7 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Feb 2024 3 3187
My 20 year old floor jack died last night 7 Best_man23 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 2 2151
Hey if anyone knows...have a wood burning fireplace 23 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 3321
So, Spring/Summer, 2024, I'll be replacing my rotten cedar deck rails. 4 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 2599
A new method of applying polyurethane to stained wood 3 BWdem4life Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 1911
if you love antique lightings, treen, old stuff poke me. 1 pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 2734
The carpet is GONE!! 19 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 56 2177
Question about vintage Winker plugs 9 Marthe48 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 0 2069
Last night I decided it was a good time to start ripping out the hallway carpet 9 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 17 2716
HUD says "adequate heat" needed in rental living space 2 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1437

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Sound Bars - Are they useful in upgrading sound in flat screen tvs? 5 No Vested Interest Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 2719
Question about shelf bracket capacity 4 drmeow Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1422
An ode to solid Romex cable, 12/3 and 14/3. 2 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 3874
Cautionary tale: Asbestos 6 sl8 Jan 2023 Sep 2023 4 1898
Electronic contact cleaner vs brake parts cleaner spray: difference? 29 intrepidity Jul 2023 Sep 2023 1 5726
Geez supply chain really screwed up for appliances 13 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 2645
exterior car hatchback plastic part questions 7 Marthe48 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 2661
Got a contractor 0 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 740
home owner won't let flooring guys use her bathrooms. "go to the bathroom at home" 12 BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 Aug 2023 1 3904
I need help with a door. 12 Lunabell Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 1865
Bearing pullers: what's your favorite tool or method? 3 intrepidity Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 2361
Roy Underhill's Impactful Woodworking Journey 2 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 10 2008
How to keep cats from peeing on outdoor carpet? 8 Orrex Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 2955
Welding question 5 bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 Jul 2023 2 1452
Why you shouldn't use duck/duct tape on your heating ducts: 6 sl8 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 8 4421
The neighbor kid is using a John Deere lawn tractor 19 Marthe48 May 2023 May 2023 2 4126
A/C: fan spinning, compressor not kicking on. Cause? 14 Beartracks May 2023 May 2023 1 3970
my search for a tiny sink. 9 mopinko Apr 2023 May 2023 11 2667
repairing plastic lawn chairs - best method? 9 Kali May 2023 May 2023 1 3014
Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? 14 CTyankee Apr 2023 May 2023 2 5595
Need a crash course in electricity. 15 hamsterjill Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 2763
One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today. 19 BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 4148
Anybody know how to reset a Maytag dishwasher? 6 chowmama Apr 2023 Apr 2023 0 2682
Does anyone here have experience with Harbor Freight stores? 23 Drum Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3465
Just used Form a Funnel to change oil in my Mower 6 Best_man23 Mar 2023 Mar 2023 5 4697
Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 7 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3226
Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 1 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 2068
A little light plumbing 3 chowmama Mar 2023 Mar 2023 6 1805
My water tank, which is of great age, is almost dead, I have no idea what to do next 19 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3976
Anyone have experience with Owens Corning roofing shingles? 9 SheltieLover Mar 2023 Mar 2023 1 3218

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Unable to clean certain surfaces; a new phenomenon? 6 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 2209
Every 40 seconds my toilet "fills". I have opened the back and manually straightened the flapper, 13 CTyankee Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 4044
first clue the plumbing bill will be outrageous 3 NJCher Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 2925
Capacitor question 9 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 2024
30 TYPES OF PLIERS: HOW TO USE 3 usonian Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 3320
Wire bending pliers - nifty little tool 9 sl8 Feb 2023 Feb 2023 7 3082
Repairing a portable twin-tub washer (eg, Giantex, Costway, etc) 0 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 2880
My lumber purchases Sunday.....I can't imagine the costs to build a house today. 8 OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 4 4038
Large gap between counter and backsplash 15 birdographer Jan 2023 Jan 2023 2 3258
Not really home improvement but a little DIY 5 csziggy Feb 2022 Jan 2023 0 5622
Video: Try this DIY indoor air purifier to get cleaner air 8 littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 Jan 2023 11 4453
I'm a locksmith and safe technician: Ask me anything. 41 SlimJimmy Oct 2022 Jan 2023 4 8441
Anybody know about new fangled diagnostics on refrigerators? 4 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2023 Jan 2023 0 2252
What oil (lubricant) to use for door locks and safe locks 14 SlimJimmy Nov 2022 Jan 2023 5 4197
I will never again throw out any reading glasses (or sunglasses) due to losing a hinge screw 6 BWdem4life Jan 2023 Jan 2023 17 5157
Need help. Steam heat. a couple of the radiators are knocking loudly.. 10 3Hotdogs Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 5369
So I have this sump pump 9 bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 2480
May not be a forum for this.. but does anyone have an Airbnb? 7 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 5764
The shag carpeting is gone from the den 21 Siwsan Nov 2022 Nov 2022 48 3954
If all goes to plan we're finally tearing out the old shag carpeting in the den, today!!!!! 18 Siwsan Nov 2022 Nov 2022 19 4952
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