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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
got a boiler problem. 7 mopinko May 11 May 11 2 453
So, I spent 5 hours today, assemblying an Amazon bought kitchen island. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2025 Apr 29 5 886
Light bulb question 9 Marthe48 Apr 10 Apr 10 2 884
Kind of interesting, maybe. 7 Marthe48 Apr 8 Apr 8 7 767
Vaughan Super Bar, accept no substitutes. DIYer's, if you have a Vaughan Super Bar or other tools 6 Hotler Mar 26 Apr 8 6 692
Water Heater longevity 12 bucolic_frolic Mar 1 Mar 26 8 975
How To Clean Plastic/Resin Outdoor Patio Furniture 13 Niagara Mar 20 Mar 20 9 1102
A couple of weeks ago, hubby and I started the process of looking into installing 4 slightlv Feb 25 Feb 28 9 924
Yikes! I have mice in the house! 36 Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 21 Feb 22 3 2274
Water leaked under laminate floor boards. What's the plan? 7 Beartracks Feb 2025 Feb 2025 1 892
Home flooring 2 Beatlelvr Feb 2025 Feb 2025 4 603
My 20 year old floor jack died last night 11 Best_man23 Jan 2024 Feb 2025 2 3328
A problem that never came up, came up last night. Thank goodness for small victories (clogged gutter) 1 usonian Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 609
Here is a good hack. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 915
Any suggestions/recs on backpack type cordless vacs Something with a removable power heas to do stairs would be a plus 0 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 437
If you need a paint brush and don't have one 1 Marthe48 Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 768
"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" Save Your Money! Don't Shop at the Big Box Stores 2 bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 Jan 2025 6 1088
Can anyone identify this tool please? 19 Croney Apr 2024 Dec 2024 2 3106
Formwork Estimating 0 alinasloane Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 840
I spiffed up my garage with resistance messages! 15 CrispyQ Dec 2024 Dec 2024 77 2817
Saw Stop, the saga 0 usonian Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 778
Garage door opener: pop & smoke 19 Beartracks Oct 2024 Dec 2024 0 1328
Have a safe Thanksgiving and Christmas. DON'T PLAY WITH ELECTRICITY unless you know damn well what you're doing. 1 usonian Nov 2024 Nov 2024 4 775
My 'new' refrigerator should be here, soon 4 Siwsan Oct 2024 Nov 2024 12 981
Pond pump 5 Marthe48 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 1 1192
In process of replacing my rotten cedar post deck railing. 13 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 5 1324
kitchen sink drain parts 3 Marthe48 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 0 984
Question for creative DIY-ers 13 birdographer Oct 2024 Oct 2024 3 1428
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 1119
Air conditioner concern. . . 12 Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 Sep 2024 3 1574

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Tested the fuse on an older power strip. It's OK. 10 usonian Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 1012
I have an Amana electric range 9 Marthe48 Aug 2024 Aug 2024 0 1196
laser level instructions 6 Kali Jul 2024 Aug 2024 0 1133
Pre-fab shower stalls 12 CrispyQ Jul 2024 Aug 2024 1 1621
DIY: Pitless adapter to SCH40 10 bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 Jul 2024 0 1110
I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) 8 Siwsan Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 1153
A cheap shelf liner 6 Marthe48 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 1174
Anything about propane, portable generator will be appreciated 20 UTUSN Jun 2024 Jun 2024 2 1501
Electric, self-propelled lawnmowers. 14 OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 Jun 2024 2 1699
I need help getting ideas for a transformer guest bedroom-hobby room. 1 Baitball Blogger May 2024 May 2024 2 904
Fixing an Ergomotion adustable bed platform 1 Beartracks May 2024 May 2024 1 1221
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 3411
Need help understanding tap & die sizes 11 Nittersing Apr 2024 Apr 2024 1 2039
Painting plastic (resin) garden gnomes - 11 hedgehog May 2012 Mar 2024 0 26544
A question about furnace gas valve replacement 4 Marthe48 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 1927
I want to buy a standing drill press. 22 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Feb 2024 3 2641
Need to get a line up a tree 30 bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 3051
Some critter tried to get in through the bathroom fan! 7 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Feb 2024 3 3859
Hey if anyone knows...have a wood burning fireplace 23 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 4478
So, Spring/Summer, 2024, I'll be replacing my rotten cedar deck rails. 4 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 3123
A new method of applying polyurethane to stained wood 3 BWdem4life Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 2477
if you love antique lightings, treen, old stuff poke me. 1 pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 3170
The carpet is GONE!! 19 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 56 2976
Question about vintage Winker plugs 9 Marthe48 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 0 2815
Last night I decided it was a good time to start ripping out the hallway carpet 9 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 17 3485
HUD says "adequate heat" needed in rental living space 2 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1993
Sound Bars - Are they useful in upgrading sound in flat screen tvs? 5 No Vested Interest Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 3435
Question about shelf bracket capacity 4 drmeow Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1928
An ode to solid Romex cable, 12/3 and 14/3. 2 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 4376
Cautionary tale: Asbestos 6 sl8 Jan 2023 Sep 2023 4 2574

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Electronic contact cleaner vs brake parts cleaner spray: difference? 29 intrepidity Jul 2023 Sep 2023 1 6766
Geez supply chain really screwed up for appliances 13 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 3371
exterior car hatchback plastic part questions 7 Marthe48 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 3257
Got a contractor 0 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 1144
home owner won't let flooring guys use her bathrooms. "go to the bathroom at home" 12 BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 Aug 2023 1 9317
I need help with a door. 12 Lunabell Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 2623
Bearing pullers: what's your favorite tool or method? 3 intrepidity Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 3748
Roy Underhill's Impactful Woodworking Journey 2 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 10 2516
How to keep cats from peeing on outdoor carpet? 8 Orrex Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 3575
Welding question 5 bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 Jul 2023 2 2006
Why you shouldn't use duck/duct tape on your heating ducts: 6 sl8 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 8 5087
The neighbor kid is using a John Deere lawn tractor 19 Marthe48 May 2023 May 2023 2 5104
A/C: fan spinning, compressor not kicking on. Cause? 14 Beartracks May 2023 May 2023 1 4867
my search for a tiny sink. 9 mopinko Apr 2023 May 2023 11 3376
repairing plastic lawn chairs - best method? 9 Kali May 2023 May 2023 1 3629
Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? 14 CTyankee Apr 2023 May 2023 2 6610
Need a crash course in electricity. 15 hamsterjill Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 3636
One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today. 19 BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 5044
Anybody know how to reset a Maytag dishwasher? 6 chowmama Apr 2023 Apr 2023 0 3336
Does anyone here have experience with Harbor Freight stores? 23 Drum Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 4438
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