Discussion Forum
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safety reminder
This happened just three doors up from my house here in Arlington. There were dozens of emergency vehicles with flashing lights all over the neighborhood for about 5 hours. Creepy.…
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Best caulk for tub and tile joint?
Is silicone the best caulk to use for a tub surround? I just finished tiling around my tub and it's time to caulk the joint. I've used silicone before, and…
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How much $ to build a new house?
OK. You can stop laughing now. I know you can't answer this exactly. But here's my real question. I was looking at my home's insurance policy, and I realized we…
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Opinions on good shower/tub valve brand?
I'd like to hear opinions about who makes the best shower/tub valves. I'm about to replace the valve in one of our bathrooms as I re-tile the shower/tub, and I…
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Tile question
Over the weekend, I was removing caulk from the tub surround of our seldom used guest tub/shower so I could re-caulk. Noticed a couple of tiles down by the tub…
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cordless drill recommendations?
My cordless drill died yesterday. It was a Craftsman that was a gift. It lasted about 8 years of occasional use. I was tightening a bit in the chuck, and…
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Crazy caulk question
You probably haven't heard this one before. Who knows? Maybe you have. My boots are falling apart. The uppers are in great shape, and the treads are hardly worn at…
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central AC maintenance
We recently had a scare with our central AC which turned out to be an electrical panel problem instead. But it got me thinking. I don't do anything to maintain the…
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What is my electrical sevice?
I feel like this is a stupid question, but how do I tell what my electrical service is? My main panel has a label that says it's 150 Amps, and…
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Adhesive for aluminum to ABS plastic
My 10 year old car had a couple of its ABS plastic climate control knobs break from material fatigue. I haven't been able to find replacements for a reasonable price,…