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Staining outdoor Concrete Blocks 6 Whisp Feb 2014 Mar 2014 0 1942

When is it time to replace the dishwasher? 6 hedgehog Sep 2012 Mar 2014 0 2902

Help!! GE Washer Control Board 21 hamsterjill Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 48940

Photo attached, what kind of wood floors are these? 7 warrior1 Mar 2014 Mar 2014 0 2403

Sewing machine to vanity 2 X_Digger Feb 2014 Mar 2014 3 3323

fluorescent tube light bulbs 7 anasv Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 3429

It's been kinda slow here so I thought I would post pics of my latest DIY (semi-pro) project. 12 Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 Feb 2014 8 4501

Anyone with knowledge of Victorian-era (and earlier) floor finishing techniques? 8 IrishAyes Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 2002

LED Lightbulbs and antique lamps 10 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 2147

need metal-to-wood glue advice (or other ideas) 21 Kali Mar 2013 Jan 2014 0 97316

Chlorine free pool systems. 7 Mr. McD Feb 2012 Jan 2014 0 2842

How do I get the old non-slip strips off the floor of my bathtub so that it is clean again? 7 jwirr Feb 2012 Jan 2014 0 6090

Does anyone have experience with smart strand carpet? I have cats... 1 LaydeeBug Jul 2013 Jan 2014 0 1689

Find The Water Leak (Poll) 0 BobUp Jan 2014 Jan 2014 0 2127

New-to-Me website alert! You'll love it. (LATER EDIT- DON'T DO WHAT I DID, THOUGH) 5 IrishAyes Jan 2014 Jan 2014 10 2053

I'd like to volunteer as host. 13 X_Digger Sep 2013 Jan 2014 0 2386

UPDATE WARNING 0 IrishAyes Jan 2014 Jan 2014 0 1286

With some heavy snows & cold about the country this might be helpful 0 Sherman A1 Jan 2014 Jan 2014 5 1499

Has anyone here ever replaced a thermostat? 16 Paper Roses Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 3193

Anybody here ever do a leather repair/recolor on a sofa? 2 Silver Gaia Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 1958

Help! My kitchen light has developed an environmental conscience! 5 struggle4progress Oct 2013 Dec 2013 0 1790

Advice on HDTV Antennas? 8 tk2kewl Oct 2013 Dec 2013 0 3629

Water drops on porcelain tile and grout next to shower, reason for any concern ? 3 steve2470 Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 1972

Another question on a DIFFERENT subject this time, promise 17 IrishAyes Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 3374

Any good green ideas on what to do about frozen drain pipe for washing machine? 22 IrishAyes Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 36961

Condensation running down my range vent into my microwave in cold weather? (And cracks in ceiling) 22 GreenPartyVoter Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 22174

Got a fun project in the planning stage, could use some opinions.. 13 X_Digger Sep 2013 Dec 2013 2 3728

We need to cut off old, rotten deck joists flush to the side of the house. How? 30 OnionPatch Sep 2013 Nov 2013 0 22084

Gas Fireplace 5 Aerows Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 1892

I hate plumbing. It is just dirty, hot and nasty 3 nadinbrzezinski Nov 2013 Nov 2013 1 2009

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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To catch a mouse 6 Warpy Nov 2013 Nov 2013 1 2097

I have a heating problem and question. Can anyone help? 8 Paper Roses Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 2340

A 12 volt NiCd battery on a drill, sizzled and then started smoking 7 HereSince1628 Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 2205

New sunroom - need flooring advice, please! 13 GoneOffShore Feb 2012 Nov 2013 0 49452

Industrial coffee table 5 X_Digger Nov 2013 Nov 2013 5 4554

Check out this idea for light switch covers. 2 snagglepuss Oct 2013 Nov 2013 3 1707

Opinions needed on getting home ready to sell 28 Digit Feb 2013 Nov 2013 0 6737

Desk top / organizer / thing complete 14 X_Digger Oct 2013 Nov 2013 6 3248

Out of dishwasher soap? 15 Texasgal Feb 2012 Nov 2013 6 4622

FYI aluminum foil as a "band-aid" for the pcv tube on '98 escort. 3 HereSince1628 Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 1901

Has anyone lifted/jacked up a 2 story house? 2 WCLinolVir Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 1662

I attached an LED strip 3 pscot Oct 2013 Oct 2013 1 1669

Sofa nightmare 11 CountAllVotes Oct 2013 Oct 2013 0 3303

Replacing CCFLs in an LCD TV 0 Duer 157099 Oct 2013 Oct 2013 0 1238

Wow, I am clueless I know, but just got a impact drill, it is amazing.... 2 Logical Oct 2013 Oct 2013 2 1750

Cheap bathroom upgrade that is fantastic 11 SHRED Jul 2013 Oct 2013 0 2828

Two of the CFL bulbs on the chandelier have gone out - 4 hedgehog Sep 2013 Oct 2013 0 1676

"Missing" paint formula from the database at Lowe's... 5 WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 Oct 2013 0 2440

Anyone here have experience with paint/primer that has vapor barrier properties? 8 HereSince1628 Sep 2013 Oct 2013 0 5885

Has anyone done geothermal? 9 LaydeeBug Sep 2013 Oct 2013 2 1970

This message was self-deleted by its author 20 Walk away Mar 2013 Sep 2013 0 9107

Hall table 7 X_Digger Sep 2013 Sep 2013 3 2972

Has anyone put in an Ikea Kitchen 11 The empressof all Sep 2013 Sep 2013 0 5753

repost of an old OP 4 Kali Sep 2013 Sep 2013 3 1624

Suggestions for running wire through existing walls? 12 quakerboy Sep 2013 Sep 2013 0 5749

Help with a rocking chair. 21 ohheckyeah Jun 2013 Sep 2013 0 4286

Garbage disposal weird sound question. 7 CrispyQ Aug 2013 Aug 2013 0 5253

Check this site out for some great ideas 0 snagglepuss Aug 2013 Aug 2013 2 1410

How to screw two pieces of wood together correctly 0 Flying Squirrel Aug 2013 Aug 2013 2 1245

New sewing machine table 11 X_Digger Aug 2013 Aug 2013 2 4177

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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Resolved-Thanks. They are working on the water main here 8 Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 Aug 2013 1 3274

Latest Furniture Projects.. 2 X_Digger Aug 2013 Aug 2013 5 4210

Kitchen Sink Replacement 41 Silver Gaia Feb 2013 Aug 2013 0 13429

I need to install a railing for my front portico... 10 LaydeeBug Jul 2013 Aug 2013 0 4479

"Chair builds itself" stop-motion video 3 lumberjack_jeff Aug 2013 Aug 2013 2 2099

Woodworking shop dust collector. 6 BarbaRosa Jul 2013 Aug 2013 0 2152

I have a question about home wiring. 9 Greybnk48 Aug 2013 Aug 2013 0 2268

Question re: video of property 5 woodsprite Aug 2013 Aug 2013 0 1751

Shortening a metal pipe... 41 WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 Aug 2013 0 8893

Anyone know how to build a DIY electric composting toilet economically? 9 IrishAyes Jul 2013 Aug 2013 0 4080

Any advice on DIY exterior house painting? 18 Arugula Latte Jul 2013 Aug 2013 1 3736

Building a house? Small Things That Get Forgotten: 13 Lars39 Jan 2013 Jul 2013 1 9520

So the neighbor removed asbestos tainted air condition ducts from the attic w/o a permit. 13 Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 Jul 2013 0 3228

Other than ceramic, what type of floors can be heated? 3 LaydeeBug Jul 2013 Jul 2013 0 1583

Do It Yourself Hint # 2- 2 digonswine Jun 2013 Jul 2013 1 3181

The Ancient Romans Were Better At Making Sustainable Concrete Than We Are 1 Adsos Letter Jun 2013 Jul 2013 2 1594

i have a little puzzle for you folks 3 NMDemDist2 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 0 2221

Creative and easier ways to remove popcorn ceilings 8 Digit Jun 2013 Jun 2013 0 43383

My Gawd - Kirby Vacuum salesman 18 CountAllVotes May 2013 Jun 2013 0 4038

Anyone ever faux aged a mirror? 7 X_Digger Jun 2013 Jun 2013 0 3823

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