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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
I spiffed up my garage with resistance messages! 15 CrispyQ Sunday Monday 77 1635
Saw Stop, the saga 0 usonian Sunday Sunday 5 233
Garage door opener: pop & smoke 19 Beartracks Oct 19 Dec 3 0 500
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 4 316
My 'new' refrigerator should be here, soon 4 Siwsan Oct 25 Nov 13 12 488
Pond pump 5 Marthe48 Sep 2024 Oct 25 1 664
In process of replacing my rotten cedar post deck railing. 13 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 21 Oct 23 5 605
kitchen sink drain parts 3 Marthe48 Oct 8 Oct 8 0 538
Question for creative DIY-ers 13 birdographer Oct 5 Oct 6 3 614
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 1 Oct 1 11 546
Air conditioner concern. . . 12 Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 Sep 2024 3 892
Tested the fuse on an older power strip. It's OK. 10 usonian Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 458
I have an Amana electric range 9 Marthe48 Aug 2024 Aug 2024 0 624
laser level instructions 6 Kali Jul 2024 Aug 2024 0 570
Pre-fab shower stalls 12 CrispyQ Jul 2024 Aug 2024 1 929
DIY: Pitless adapter to SCH40 10 bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 Jul 2024 0 535
I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) 8 Siwsan Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 635
A cheap shelf liner 6 Marthe48 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 658
Anything about propane, portable generator will be appreciated 20 UTUSN Jun 2024 Jun 2024 2 788
Electric, self-propelled lawnmowers. 14 OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 Jun 2024 2 975
I need help getting ideas for a transformer guest bedroom-hobby room. 1 Baitball Blogger May 2024 May 2024 2 534
Fixing an Ergomotion adustable bed platform 1 Beartracks May 2024 May 2024 1 862
Can anyone identify this tool please? 18 Croney Apr 2024 Apr 2024 2 2074
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 2408
Need help understanding tap & die sizes 11 Nittersing Apr 2024 Apr 2024 1 1470
Painting plastic (resin) garden gnomes - 11 hedgehog May 2012 Mar 2024 0 25874
A question about furnace gas valve replacement 4 Marthe48 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 1513
I want to buy a standing drill press. 22 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Feb 2024 3 1865
Need to get a line up a tree 30 bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 2053
Some critter tried to get in through the bathroom fan! 7 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Feb 2024 3 3305

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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My 20 year old floor jack died last night 7 Best_man23 Jan 2024 Jan 2024 2 2375
Hey if anyone knows...have a wood burning fireplace 23 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 3701
So, Spring/Summer, 2024, I'll be replacing my rotten cedar deck rails. 4 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 2712
A new method of applying polyurethane to stained wood 3 BWdem4life Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 2036
if you love antique lightings, treen, old stuff poke me. 1 pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 2842
The carpet is GONE!! 19 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 56 2274
Question about vintage Winker plugs 9 Marthe48 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 0 2179
Last night I decided it was a good time to start ripping out the hallway carpet 9 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 17 2953
HUD says "adequate heat" needed in rental living space 2 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1568
Sound Bars - Are they useful in upgrading sound in flat screen tvs? 5 No Vested Interest Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 2870
Question about shelf bracket capacity 4 drmeow Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 1507
An ode to solid Romex cable, 12/3 and 14/3. 2 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 3999
Cautionary tale: Asbestos 6 sl8 Jan 2023 Sep 2023 4 2025
Electronic contact cleaner vs brake parts cleaner spray: difference? 29 intrepidity Jul 2023 Sep 2023 1 5878
Geez supply chain really screwed up for appliances 13 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 2767
exterior car hatchback plastic part questions 7 Marthe48 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 2775
Got a contractor 0 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 830
home owner won't let flooring guys use her bathrooms. "go to the bathroom at home" 12 BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 Aug 2023 1 4037
I need help with a door. 12 Lunabell Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 1988
Bearing pullers: what's your favorite tool or method? 3 intrepidity Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 3376
Roy Underhill's Impactful Woodworking Journey 2 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 10 2115
How to keep cats from peeing on outdoor carpet? 8 Orrex Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 3061
Welding question 5 bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 Jul 2023 2 1565
Why you shouldn't use duck/duct tape on your heating ducts: 6 sl8 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 8 4557
The neighbor kid is using a John Deere lawn tractor 19 Marthe48 May 2023 May 2023 2 4276
A/C: fan spinning, compressor not kicking on. Cause? 14 Beartracks May 2023 May 2023 1 4081
my search for a tiny sink. 9 mopinko Apr 2023 May 2023 11 2784
repairing plastic lawn chairs - best method? 9 Kali May 2023 May 2023 1 3111
Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? 14 CTyankee Apr 2023 May 2023 2 5902
Need a crash course in electricity. 15 hamsterjill Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 2871

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today. 19 BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 4260
Anybody know how to reset a Maytag dishwasher? 6 chowmama Apr 2023 Apr 2023 0 2796
Does anyone here have experience with Harbor Freight stores? 23 Drum Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3586
Just used Form a Funnel to change oil in my Mower 6 Best_man23 Mar 2023 Mar 2023 5 4810
Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 7 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 3331
Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 1 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 2162
A little light plumbing 3 chowmama Mar 2023 Mar 2023 6 1909
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 4101
Anyone have experience with Owens Corning roofing shingles? 9 SheltieLover Mar 2023 Mar 2023 1 3308
Unable to clean certain surfaces; a new phenomenon? 6 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 2294
Every 40 seconds my toilet "fills". I have opened the back and manually straightened the flapper, 13 CTyankee Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 4167
first clue the plumbing bill will be outrageous 3 NJCher Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 3024
Capacitor question 9 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 2128
30 TYPES OF PLIERS: HOW TO USE 3 usonian Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 3437
Wire bending pliers - nifty little tool 9 sl8 Feb 2023 Feb 2023 7 3178
Repairing a portable twin-tub washer (eg, Giantex, Costway, etc) 0 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 2977
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 4150
Large gap between counter and backsplash 15 birdographer Jan 2023 Jan 2023 2 3425
Not really home improvement but a little DIY 5 csziggy Feb 2022 Jan 2023 0 5727
Video: Try this DIY indoor air purifier to get cleaner air 8 littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 Jan 2023 11 4556
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