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Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? 14 CTyankee Apr 2023 May 2023 2 7699

Need a crash course in electricity. 15 hamsterjill Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 4389

One of the cabinets in my kitchen literally fell off the wall today. 19 BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 5725

Anybody know how to reset a Maytag dishwasher? 6 chowmama Apr 2023 Apr 2023 0 3789

Does anyone here have experience with Harbor Freight stores? 23 Drum Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 5329

Just used Form a Funnel to change oil in my Mower 6 Best_man23 Mar 2023 Mar 2023 5 5660

Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 7 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 4078

Recommendations for vinyl house siding? 1 Owl Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 2656

A little light plumbing 3 chowmama Mar 2023 Mar 2023 6 2498

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 5251

Anyone have experience with Owens Corning roofing shingles? 9 SheltieLover Mar 2023 Mar 2023 1 4076

Unable to clean certain surfaces; a new phenomenon? 6 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 2908

Every 40 seconds my toilet "fills". I have opened the back and manually straightened the flapper, 13 CTyankee Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 5117

first clue the plumbing bill will be outrageous 3 NJCher Feb 2023 Feb 2023 1 3416

Capacitor question 9 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 2887

30 TYPES OF PLIERS: HOW TO USE 3 usonian Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 3940

Wire bending pliers - nifty little tool 9 sl8 Feb 2023 Feb 2023 7 3766

Repairing a portable twin-tub washer (eg, Giantex, Costway, etc) 0 intrepidity Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 3352

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 4766

Large gap between counter and backsplash 15 birdographer Jan 2023 Jan 2023 2 4459

Not really home improvement but a little DIY 5 csziggy Feb 2022 Jan 2023 0 6197

Video: Try this DIY indoor air purifier to get cleaner air 8 littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 Jan 2023 11 5100

I'm a locksmith and safe technician: Ask me anything. 41 SlimJimmy Oct 2022 Jan 2023 4 10306

Anybody know about new fangled diagnostics on refrigerators? 4 SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2023 Jan 2023 0 2885

What oil (lubricant) to use for door locks and safe locks 14 SlimJimmy Nov 2022 Jan 2023 5 5123

I will never again throw out any reading glasses (or sunglasses) due to losing a hinge screw 6 BWdem4life Jan 2023 Jan 2023 17 5671

Need help. Steam heat. a couple of the radiators are knocking loudly.. 10 3Hotdogs Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 6238

So I have this sump pump 9 bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 3248

May not be a forum for this.. but does anyone have an Airbnb? 7 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 6294

The shag carpeting is gone from the den 21 Siwsan Nov 2022 Nov 2022 48 5032

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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If all goes to plan we're finally tearing out the old shag carpeting in the den, today!!!!! 18 Siwsan Nov 2022 Nov 2022 19 5851

It's time for a new water tank & HVAC system for my 65 yr old house 16 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 5538

Mowing and lawn mower question 13 not fooled May 2022 Nov 2022 2 3400

Help Doesn't an electric range require a separate breaker switch? 9 Grasswire2 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 4779

How to properly dial a safe lock 0 SlimJimmy Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 2547

What is a bitting and why you should hide it. 25 SlimJimmy Nov 2022 Nov 2022 62 6905

Man installs gypsum lath. 4 sl8 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 1 1867

Does anyone know what this coating is? 8 Takket Oct 2022 Oct 2022 4 3506

The bracket holding my muffler broke today, a question 14 Marthe48 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 2 4788

A simple electric range 9 murielm99 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 2711

Made in Taiwan ... Repaired in U.S. 5 BWdem4life Sep 2022 Oct 2022 3 4899

Question about AC motor brushes 17 intrepidity Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 5209

any advice on how to get rid of rodents? 15 Baltimike Oct 2022 Oct 2022 7 8008

Looking into Solar backup generator for winter power outages... HELP! 10 FirstLight Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 3355

tell me, please, the very best way to clean gunky exterior picture windows... 18 Grasswire2 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 2 10011

Plumbing roof vents, modern vs. old style 20 bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 Sep 2022 1 5217

What is flexible thing with clamps on both ends to transfer torque from a motor to a shaft 7 TrogL Sep 2022 Sep 2022 1 4239

Is WORX a good brand? 17 vercetti2021 Jul 2021 Sep 2022 1 4576

Can you get vinyl windows that have a white exterior & brown interior or can the interior vinyl be 3 RamblingRose May 2022 Jul 2022 0 4686

curious about Lawn mower maintenance 15 Marthe48 May 2022 Jul 2022 1 3160

Dumpsters for remodeling...any advice welcome! 23 Lars39 May 2022 May 2022 0 4582

Metal shed to be used for cat rescue 4 hamsterjill May 2022 May 2022 2 3521

Removing a broken glass storm window advice please 4 Marthe48 May 2022 May 2022 0 3745

I've Had A Very Satisfying Day.... 26 global1 May 2022 May 2022 109 5044

Does anyone have any experience with buying a home's furniture with the house? 24 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 5503

Is this real? 7 diehardblue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 10 4165

gardening? 10 oldtime dfl_er Mar 2020 Apr 2022 1 5487

Homes for sale pics sure are deceptive 14 Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2022 Apr 2022 12 3828

How to Make a DIY Air Filter - Ask This Old House 7 sl8 Dec 2021 Mar 2022 4 7006

What obligation does a landlord have to provide outside motion lighting for safety of residents? 14 Grasswire2 Sep 2021 Mar 2022 5 5152

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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More what were they thinking. Office? of house in Mystic for sale. 8 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 Feb 2022 0 4089

Recliner handle broke 3 Rorey Apr 2021 Feb 2022 4 3510

Pissed at Panasonic 5 Auggie Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1940

Any idea on what it would take to reno these FPs? 18 Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 3234

Water line, iron pipe to PVC 15 bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 Feb 2022 0 3069

Kitchen faucet issue - Hansgrohe Metris Select 11 GoneOffShore May 2021 Feb 2022 1 4211

Starting my renovation research today... this is the year! 15 FirstLight Jan 2022 Jan 2022 5 3975

How to make a super extension cord: 3 sl8 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 9 3537

Anyone here familiar with a total house remodel? 20 hamsterjill Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 4169

a simple question 6 Grasswire2 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 2001

Racking Problems with Anderson full window door frames? 0 OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2021 Nov 2021 0 2626

ISO guidance re permanent RV setup 8 OneGrassRoot Nov 2021 Nov 2021 0 2221

Looking for recs on fully mechanical keyed doorknobs 14 SheltieLover Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 3943

Sanding belts 3 bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 Oct 2021 0 1693

FYI; I case you're looking for an electric space heater. 0 Hotler Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 2267

Rusty tool rehab 8 intrepidity Sep 2021 Oct 2021 2 2085

Experts predict a paint shortage in the U.S. 7 TexasTowelie Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 2723

Patio cover. 20 truth2power Apr 2014 Oct 2021 2 12287

Paint job on house 8 CountAllVotes Sep 2021 Oct 2021 0 2399

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