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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Home Improvement FAQ - Help wanted!

    Hello all-<p>As I'm sure some of you have noticed, even though this forum is only a few weeks old we're already getting a lot of similar questions....

    Started by SaabFan, 07-07-2003 04:10 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Home Improvement Forum *FOR SALE* Thread 2010(Read Before Posting)

    <b>READ THE RULES <FONT COLOR="red"><i>BEFORE</i></FONT> POSTING</b><p>This thread is the official, and only FOR SALE thread going on in the Home...

    Started by matoo, 01-02-2009 08:28 PM
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  1. Affordable LED light bulbs???

    I first saw the ad on hulu. Didn't mentioned the price in the ad so I google'd it and it starts at $10 per bulb. ...

    Started by mx5er, 05-16-2013 04:45 AM
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  2. Copper Thieves

    Vacant neighborhood house exploded TWICE today. First time around 4 pm was small and nobody realized what happened. The second time around 7:30 was...

    Started by onebadbug, 05-12-2013 10:58 PM
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  3. Red Leather Sofa

    Choosing a new sofa set for your home is not as easy as you think. The new sofa set must complement with your surrounding environmen. A very good...

    Started by helkeyen, Yesterday 03:52 AM
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    Yesterday 11:40 PM Go to last post
  4. Best way to strip a deck ?

    My deck needs to be refinished, and the homeowners association says I have to switch it to a different color when I do it - honey something. It's...

    Started by MAC, 05-12-2013 11:43 AM
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    Yesterday 06:17 PM Go to last post
  5. Lots of ants in yard. Pest control company failed.

    There are a lot of colonies in the back yard. The mounds aren't very big, so it's not easy to find them through the grass. I cut the lawn & spread...

    Started by CaptainQualude, 06-10-2011 03:38 PM
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  6. Our kitchen remodel, out with the current, in with the new.

    The wife has been itching for her "dream" kitchen since before we were married. Earlier this year we sold our condo and purchased a house that had...

    Started by CapeGLS, 05-13-2013 03:09 PM
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    05-17-2013 10:02 PM Go to last post
  7. Riding Mowers

    Moving to a home with 1 acre from my little .25 acre corner lot. Currently I have a Toro 20330 self propelled walk-behind. I'm looking at riding...

    Started by clutchrider, 04-23-2013 11:09 PM
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    05-17-2013 04:20 PM Go to last post
  8. Landscaping project - design comments?

    My wife and I are planning a fairly extensive redesign of our front entry / landscaping. Our current front walkway is just plain concrete, and has...

    Started by BrianC, 05-17-2013 09:58 AM
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    05-17-2013 01:34 PM Go to last post
  9. slat roof issues and repair.

    http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg355/scaled.php?server=355&filename=002kq1.jpg&res=medium So it seems like the roof on my house needs some work,...

    Started by Jettavr666, 03-25-2013 10:52 PM
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    05-16-2013 10:57 PM Go to last post
  10. 1980's kitchen cabinets remodel picture

    I know I've seen someone post a picture of a face-lift they did to their 1980's kitchen cabinets. But I can't seem to find it anymore. Can someone...

    Started by phatrabbitzz, 03-30-2013 02:11 PM
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    05-16-2013 09:20 AM Go to last post
  11. Tell me about this shed

    Wrapping up closing this or next week, just did the walk through and #1 thing to do is sell off this shed and breakup the concrete. It was padlocked...

    Started by jnm2.0t, 05-06-2013 01:40 PM
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  12. Propane Tank Relocation

    Looking to move my LP tank. I'd like to move it under my deck so I can place my AC compressor in the tanks current location. I know I need to be 10...

    Started by tjm0852, 05-15-2013 10:38 AM
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    05-16-2013 07:59 AM Go to last post
  13. Difficulty Level, Installing an electric garage door opener.

    I just moved into my first home Last saturday and one of the things i would like to do is install an electric garage door opener. A little info about...

    Started by Rpc07, 05-07-2013 09:20 PM
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    05-16-2013 05:38 AM Go to last post
  14. Finally found some land.

    My wife and I've been searching for land or a home in our school district. We have two kids that attend the schools and we are involved with sports...

    Started by Big CADDY, 10-18-2011 03:34 PM
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  15. Condensation under plywood in attic. What to do?

    We had attic steps added last year and placed plywood in the attic to store crap. The plywood was loosely placed over the blown insulation and covers...

    Started by SinisterMind, 05-13-2013 11:58 AM
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    05-15-2013 12:18 PM Go to last post
  16. Coverting Powder Room to Wet Bathroom

    We are looking for homes in NJ and are quickly realizing that a "full bath" on the main floor still uncommon in the price range we are looking at. ...

    Started by ambat, 05-11-2013 11:48 AM
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    05-15-2013 07:55 AM Go to last post
  17. swapping skylights for motorized units

    One of the less expesnive items on my list is to swap out the 2 skylights in our house for motorized opening units. One is a good size off the...

    Started by jnm2.0t, 05-08-2013 10:24 AM
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    05-14-2013 10:46 PM Go to last post
  18. My Kitchen(Home) Rebuild

    <B>**Still editing uploading a couple hundred pics so it'll take a few days to get this thread up to current day**</B><p>Bought a house on December...

    Started by dragon813gt, 03-17-2008 10:15 PM
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  19. Noisy water intake to washer

    Starting roughly two months ago, our washer intake developed an ugly whistling noise we can hear across the house. It's not always that way though....

    Started by Gus Polinski, 05-14-2013 03:40 PM
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    05-14-2013 08:32 PM Go to last post
  20. Soss Hager Hinges

    Ever take a look at the locks on your front door? Do they have a nice shiny brass finish? Do you have a keyed entry? Well, if you're like most people...

    Started by williambikash, 05-14-2013 04:47 PM
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  21. Anyone use Marmoleum or Modern day Linoleum?

    We are selecting materials for our kitcehn reno. we want the kitchen to be updated, but still match the feel of our 80 year old house. we don't...

    Started by Bixmen, 03-10-2013 04:12 PM
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    05-14-2013 09:53 AM Go to last post
  22. How to make pool clear

    10,000 gallon pool. I have dumped 7-8 bags of Shock into it over the past 2 weeks. I have dumped a whole bottle of stabilizer in it as well. The...

    Started by SVTDanny, 05-13-2013 10:28 AM
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    05-14-2013 09:41 AM Go to last post
  23. Our 1960's build thread.

    We bought and closed on our house back in July. You guys have been great so far, and answered alot of questions for me:<p><B>Tile</B>: <A...

    Started by vw fiend, 09-22-2008 11:29 PM
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  24. Wagner airless sprayer

    Hey everyone, I just stumbled on a big time saving product. My wife and I finally broke down and got an airless paint sprayer. We've been cutting our...

    Started by jettastud, 05-13-2013 08:43 PM
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    05-13-2013 09:42 PM Go to last post
  25. What's wrong with my water heater?

    Four year old water heater. Sits on elevated platform in garage. Drain pan is full of hot water, which is draining out an overflow pipe in rear of...

    Started by Gus Polinski, 05-01-2013 03:03 PM
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    05-13-2013 07:36 PM Go to last post
  26. Poll: Ceiling fans: Yay or Nay?

    Wondering on your thoughts to Ceiling fans Wife thinks tacky and ugly I think stylish and useful What are your thoughts on ceiling fans?

    Started by 8ac1v1c, 05-10-2013 02:05 PM
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    05-13-2013 04:32 PM Go to last post
  27. Painting wood floors

    my wife and I just moved into a new rental house and the floors in the bedrooms are old hard wood that looks to have been painted a few times. we are...

    Started by Bourré, 05-13-2013 09:44 AM
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    05-13-2013 02:30 PM Go to last post
  28. Hornet nests under deck; how to keep from coming back?

    We have a lot of yellowjacket thingies in our backyard every year, and I finally figured out why: they build nests under my deck (~3' off the ground)...

    Started by Chris Stack, 05-07-2013 09:07 AM
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    05-13-2013 02:18 PM Go to last post
  29. Need ideas, show me pergolas! Whether it's yours or not.

    Looking for something a little different. Would like to do 4 giant post legs. Any ideas?

    Started by VeeDub_L_U, 05-09-2013 11:50 AM
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    05-13-2013 11:19 AM Go to last post
  30. Show me your shed

    Looking for some shed inspiration. Preferably in the 150 to 200 sq ft range. Would like some thing I could put a covered boat port on for our little...

    Started by VT1.8T, 04-01-2013 06:37 PM
    • Replies: 26
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    05-12-2013 09:37 PM Go to last post

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