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2759
OK SO I BOUGHT THIS KARCHER ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER OFF OF CRAIGSLIST OF COURSE HE SAID IT WORKED, YA IT HAS POWER & PRESSURE BUT WHEN YOU CONNECT THE WANDS...
kimberly
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Jul 28, 2009
1:08 pm
2760
So my husband and I purchased our first house. It needs a lot of cosmetic repairs and we are doing everything ourselves due to our budget. So far, so good...
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Jul 28, 2009
1:10 pm
2761
I had a similar problem before. My neighbor and I both purchased on home at same time 15 years ago from Richman American builder. When I had my AC on, it is...
philip5malin
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Jul 28, 2009
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Hi Nicloe, The fact that the floor is still tacky can actually be ok yet. Try using #00 steel wool and some mineral spirits and see if you can smooth this out....
Greg Nehls
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Jul 28, 2009
4:24 pm
2763
Hi Kimberly, I had this problem with air hoses and found that even though the connectors connected they didn't properly connect causing air leaks. After...
Greg Nehls
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Jul 28, 2009
4:32 pm
2764
 My best advice is not paint over it. The stain is not dry.  If you painted over it you will have problems.  I would consult with the paint supplier to find...
Roy Kappesser
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Jul 28, 2009
4:50 pm
2765
You may want to go to the county before you do anything to see if you can use the well legally. Some places when you buy property you don't have rites to...
Bill Stern
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Jul 28, 2009
8:46 pm
2766
where is the water squirting from? I've got one of those karcher washers, and it works great, but is a bit leaky. I've found that the main inlet has to be...
Rockhoundnut
silicawood
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Jul 28, 2009
9:34 pm
2767
My house has old cast steel pipes for the waste lines. My toilet has developed a leak where it hooks up to the drain line. I think it might be the wax ring,...
Edward Hughes
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Aug 1, 2009
2:11 pm
2768
I would bite the bullet and open the toilet up.  You will need to do this to replace the wax ring. If you do not repair it rot or other problems will occur....
Roy Kappesser
fishsch00l
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Aug 1, 2009
3:49 pm
2769
Slow down here a minute! Are you concerned with the cast pipe being cracked or just that the closet flange is cracked? First check and see if the stool rocks...
Greg Nehls
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Aug 1, 2009
10:31 pm
2770
Hi guys Here's my situation. After Hurricane Charlie I was left with a damaged roof (already older to begin with). The insurance paid an insufficient amount...
Victoria King
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Aug 12, 2009
5:43 pm
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Probably the cheapest way to so is to get a hose and siphon the water from the buckets directly to outdoors so you don't have to move tubs of water. If your...
Bill Stern
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Aug 12, 2009
6:33 pm
2772
Hi Victoria, Sorry to hear of your plight. Siphon pumps can be purchased at your local hardware store and the guys there are more than glad to help you out. ...
Greg Nehls
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Aug 12, 2009
7:11 pm
2773
The Siphon pump is just what I need - thank you so much for the suggestions, everyone. Unfortunately all roof repair options have already been tried (and...
Victoria King
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Aug 13, 2009
4:41 am
2774
Hi Victoria, just a thought here--have you called habitat for humanity? Or try calling some community resources--like United Way and ask who might help you....
tmiforu
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Aug 13, 2009
4:58 am
2775
Hi Group, I pulled up the sheet vinyl from my bathroom floor, and discovered a decent-looking tile floor beneath. It's covered with a coating of adhesive from...
tlm1888
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Sep 6, 2009
11:11 pm
2776
Try soap and hot water first.  If you're realy lucky, adhesive was water based.  Next  can try turpentine/mineral spirits (there is a low odor version at...
Stephen Osberger
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Sep 7, 2009
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2777
Thanks very much Stephen, I will try the soap and water first thing. ... From: Stephen Osberger <s_osberger@...> Subject: Re: [All-Around-Handyman]...
TERRI MCCLURE
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Sep 7, 2009
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2778
I had to replace a few roofing tiles made of concrete. The problem is that I could not find the proper shape and color to do the job. I found some that had...
fishsch00l
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Sep 29, 2009
11:29 pm
2779
On HGTV I've seen concrete stain used on walks and patios. I expect it would also work on roofing tiles....
Warren
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Oct 9, 2009
3:30 pm
2780
Hello, I am looking to replace my 42 year old REPCO gas fired boiler that run my hot water baseboard heating system. I want a 95% or higher efficency that is...
moreirc
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Nov 1, 2009
3:42 pm
2781
I was trying to change the water filter that goes to the refrigerator, in the process of doing this I tried to cut off the saddle value that supplies water to...
chillnndc
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Nov 1, 2009
11:04 pm
2782
Not sure about the dripping faucet problem, but I was going to mention that everytime I have changed a filter in the refrigerator, I have never had to turn off...
Rockhoundnut
silicawood
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Nov 2, 2009
3:11 am
2783
I assume when you shut off the main you hadn't turn on all the water valves to open before shutting of the main. If this is the case you more than likely have...
nehlsgreg
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Nov 2, 2009
3:23 am
2784
Am proposing to remove hardened concrete with muriatic/hydrocloric acid dilute. My concern is that it may also remove the galvanized zinc coating from the...
TTynan
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Nov 2, 2009
4:03 pm
2785
Concrete Roofing Tile is a relatively new product line...If this were my house, and I found the same shape and style tile as I had on my roof, I would contact...
Dean
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Nov 2, 2009
4:04 pm
2786
Hi Carlos; Check out Central Boiler http://www.centralboiler.com/home.html While they mainly make wood fired they have a dual fuel model that also uses gas....
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Nov 2, 2009
4:06 pm
2787
Fixing window blinds can be expensive not any more, why not simply replace the vertical blinds slats. Many good sites sell them cheap...
stevlee29
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Nov 2, 2009
4:09 pm
2788
I make artwork from concrete. I get the pigment from a building supply store here in Denver which has a large selection of colors unlike Home depot or lowes...
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