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Foam insulation – retro fit an old house
Over the weekend, I visited the Old House/New House Home Show. The parking lot was packed, as was the inside (visitors AND vendors). I asked some questions about foam insulation…
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Spade handle – where to find ’em?
Ok, if you want to be technical, it's not really a tool for home building but Mother is desperate. She's got 2 broken spades(long narrow blades w/a slightly rounded blade…
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SAE 30 – oil for small engine
So I got a new/used tool on Saturday (8HP chipper/shredder, still not big enough but YIPPEE anyway<G>) and I noticed that I'm supposed to check the oil after every 5…
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Plumbing – colour code on a Kohler
Buck sent me an email asking the following question: Got a broken Kohler toilet downstairs and want to purchase a new seat. It's a model San Raphael, model K 3397…
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A SCORE! and a question – crown moulding
First the score - Stopped at ReStore in Elgin IL (the Habitat for Humanity place) and they had my baseboard!! Looks almost EXACTLY like the baseboard in my Sears house…
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Heat – requesting expertise, please
On top of everything (the holidays have been interesting), I now have no heat. There is something wrong about seeing your breath INSIDE a house and having to wear gloves…
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Copper roofing shingles – bay window
Did some searching and found the diamond-copper-shingles-for-the-way-cool-Russian-turret thread but didn't find a thread that addresses my situation. Actually,it's a Mother thing<g>. The house is 1970s vintage (I will post a…
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Tiny bathroom – before & after
This is Mother's downstairs bathroom. We (the kids) have been riding her for YEARS to update it. When you see the before, you will know what I mean. 1970s decor...yes,…
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Electrical wiring – lights vs ceiling
So I'm staring at the ceiling trying to remember what little I've gleaned about electricity. 1 - white means ground 2 - red or black means power/live The pendant lamp…
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Criteria for future profit?
What criteria do you use to decide if property would be profitable in the future? I can see the potential for houses (I see them "perfect" not the way they…