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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
If you need a paint brush and don't have one 1 Marthe48 Jan 20 Jan 20 5 424
"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" Save Your Money! Don't Shop at the Big Box Stores 2 bucolic_frolic Jan 11 Jan 11 6 730
Can anyone identify this tool please? 19 Croney Apr 2024 Dec 31 2 2340
Formwork Estimating 0 alinasloane Dec 20 Dec 20 0 443
My 20 year old floor jack died last night 10 Best_man23 Jan 2024 Dec 20 2 2659
I spiffed up my garage with resistance messages! 15 CrispyQ Dec 8 Dec 9 77 2147
Saw Stop, the saga 0 usonian Dec 8 Dec 8 5 415
Garage door opener: pop & smoke 19 Beartracks Oct 2024 Dec 3 0 749
Have a safe Thanksgiving and Christmas. DON'T PLAY WITH ELECTRICITY unless you know damn well what you're doing. 1 usonian Nov 25 Nov 27 4 501
My 'new' refrigerator should be here, soon 4 Siwsan Oct 2024 Nov 13 12 657
Pond pump 5 Marthe48 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 1 817
In process of replacing my rotten cedar post deck railing. 13 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 5 769
kitchen sink drain parts 3 Marthe48 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 0 690
Question for creative DIY-ers 13 birdographer Oct 2024 Oct 2024 3 839
I put my standing drill press together today, I was impressed with cast iron content and the assembly was pretty simple. 12 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 11 726
Air conditioner concern. . . 12 Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 Sep 2024 3 1055
Tested the fuse on an older power strip. It's OK. 10 usonian Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 597
I have an Amana electric range 9 Marthe48 Aug 2024 Aug 2024 0 797
laser level instructions 6 Kali Jul 2024 Aug 2024 0 718
Pre-fab shower stalls 12 CrispyQ Jul 2024 Aug 2024 1 1061
DIY: Pitless adapter to SCH40 10 bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 Jul 2024 0 671
I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) 8 Siwsan Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 771
A cheap shelf liner 6 Marthe48 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 783
Anything about propane, portable generator will be appreciated 20 UTUSN Jun 2024 Jun 2024 2 957
Electric, self-propelled lawnmowers. 14 OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 Jun 2024 2 1133
I need help getting ideas for a transformer guest bedroom-hobby room. 1 Baitball Blogger May 2024 May 2024 2 648
Fixing an Ergomotion adustable bed platform 1 Beartracks May 2024 May 2024 1 976
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 2646
Need help understanding tap & die sizes 11 Nittersing Apr 2024 Apr 2024 1 1571
Painting plastic (resin) garden gnomes - 11 hedgehog May 2012 Mar 2024 0 26018

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
A question about furnace gas valve replacement 4 Marthe48 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 1647
I want to buy a standing drill press. 22 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Feb 2024 3 2001
Need to get a line up a tree 30 bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 2256
Some critter tried to get in through the bathroom fan! 7 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Feb 2024 3 3466
Hey if anyone knows...have a wood burning fireplace 23 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 3870
So, Spring/Summer, 2024, I'll be replacing my rotten cedar deck rails. 4 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 2838
A new method of applying polyurethane to stained wood 3 BWdem4life Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 2179
if you love antique lightings, treen, old stuff poke me. 1 pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 2942
The carpet is GONE!! 19 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 56 2444
Question about vintage Winker plugs 9 Marthe48 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 0 2361
Last night I decided it was a good time to start ripping out the hallway carpet 9 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 17 3071
HUD says "adequate heat" needed in rental living space 2 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1687
Sound Bars - Are they useful in upgrading sound in flat screen tvs? 5 No Vested Interest Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 3040
Question about shelf bracket capacity 4 drmeow Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1629
An ode to solid Romex cable, 12/3 and 14/3. 2 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 4130
Cautionary tale: Asbestos 6 sl8 Jan 2023 Sep 2023 4 2193
Electronic contact cleaner vs brake parts cleaner spray: difference? 29 intrepidity Jul 2023 Sep 2023 1 6070
Geez supply chain really screwed up for appliances 13 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 2908
exterior car hatchback plastic part questions 7 Marthe48 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 2880
Got a contractor 0 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 928
home owner won't let flooring guys use her bathrooms. "go to the bathroom at home" 12 BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 Aug 2023 1 4172
I need help with a door. 12 Lunabell Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 2156
Bearing pullers: what's your favorite tool or method? 3 intrepidity Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 3483
Roy Underhill's Impactful Woodworking Journey 2 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 10 2217
How to keep cats from peeing on outdoor carpet? 8 Orrex Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 3200
Welding question 5 bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 Jul 2023 2 1699
Why you shouldn't use duck/duct tape on your heating ducts: 6 sl8 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 8 4695
The neighbor kid is using a John Deere lawn tractor 19 Marthe48 May 2023 May 2023 2 4435
A/C: fan spinning, compressor not kicking on. Cause? 14 Beartracks May 2023 May 2023 1 4258
my search for a tiny sink. 9 mopinko Apr 2023 May 2023 11 2939

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
repairing plastic lawn chairs - best method? 9 Kali May 2023 May 2023 1 3229
Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? 14 CTyankee Apr 2023 May 2023 2 6082
Need a crash course in electricity. 15 hamsterjill Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 2999
One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today. 19 BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 4377
Anybody know how to reset a Maytag dishwasher? 6 chowmama Apr 2023 Apr 2023 0 2929
Does anyone here have experience with Harbor Freight stores? 23 Drum Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3840
Just used Form a Funnel to change oil in my Mower 6 Best_man23 Mar 2023 Mar 2023 5 4952
Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 7 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3452
Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 1 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 2270
A little light plumbing 3 chowmama Mar 2023 Mar 2023 6 2028
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 4274
Anyone have experience with Owens Corning roofing shingles? 9 SheltieLover Mar 2023 Mar 2023 1 3434
Unable to clean certain surfaces; a new phenomenon? 6 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 2414
Every 40 seconds my toilet "fills". I have opened the back and manually straightened the flapper, 13 CTyankee Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 4359
first clue the plumbing bill will be outrageous 3 NJCher Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 3115
Capacitor question 9 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 2265
30 TYPES OF PLIERS: HOW TO USE 3 usonian Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 3556
Wire bending pliers - nifty little tool 9 sl8 Feb 2023 Feb 2023 7 3295
Repairing a portable twin-tub washer (eg, Giantex, Costway, etc) 0 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 3094
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 4279
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