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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
kitchen sink drain parts 7 Marthe48 Oct 2024 Jul 10 0 1520
Water Heater longevity 14 bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 Jul 9 8 1717
Garage door opener: pop & smoke 21 Beartracks Oct 2024 Jun 30 0 2177
FYI. Outdoor power equipment Zama carburetor trouble shooting and rebuilding. Where to find ethanol free gas. 0 Hotler Jun 24 Jun 24 0 386
Has Anyone Here On DU Had Any Customer Service Issues/Problems With Lowe's?..... 5 global1 Jun 11 Jun 23 0 837
Hi, looking for help on installing LED overhead panels, I'm replacing florescent tubes and their housings 5 Shellback Squid Jun 17 Jun 21 0 565
Air conditioner concern. . . 14 Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 Jun 16 3 2338
Installing a window 9 SHRED Oct 2017 Jun 4 0 3139
got a boiler problem. 7 mopinko May 11 May 11 2 1265
So, I spent 5 hours today, assemblying an Amazon bought kitchen island. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2025 Apr 29 5 1465
Light bulb question 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 1492
Kind of interesting, maybe. 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 1301
Vaughan Super Bar, accept no substitutes. DIYer's, if you have a Vaughan Super Bar or other tools 6 Hotler Mar 2025 Apr 2025 7 1222
How To Clean Plastic/Resin Outdoor Patio Furniture 13 Niagara Mar 2025 Mar 2025 9 1769
A couple of weeks ago, hubby and I started the process of looking into installing 4 slightlv Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 1409
Yikes! I have mice in the house! 36 Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 3422
Water leaked under laminate floor boards. What's the plan? 7 Beartracks Feb 2025 Feb 2025 1 1487
Home flooring 2 Beatlelvr Feb 2025 Feb 2025 4 1013
My 20 year old floor jack died last night 11 Best_man23 Jan 2024 Feb 2025 2 3963
A problem that never came up, came up last night. Thank goodness for small victories (clogged gutter) 1 usonian Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 954
Here is a good hack. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 1414
Any suggestions/recs on backpack type cordless vacs Something with a removable power heas to do stairs would be a plus 0 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 735
If you need a paint brush and don't have one 1 Marthe48 Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 1106
"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" Save Your Money! Don't Shop at the Big Box Stores 2 bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 Jan 2025 6 1516
Can anyone identify this tool please? 19 Croney Apr 2024 Dec 2024 2 3995
Formwork Estimating 0 alinasloane Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 1167
I spiffed up my garage with resistance messages! 15 CrispyQ Dec 2024 Dec 2024 77 3486
Saw Stop, the saga 0 usonian Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1147
Have a safe Thanksgiving and Christmas. DON'T PLAY WITH ELECTRICITY unless you know damn well what you're doing. 1 usonian Nov 2024 Nov 2024 4 1087
My 'new' refrigerator should be here, soon 4 Siwsan Oct 2024 Nov 2024 12 1414

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Pond pump 5 Marthe48 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 1 1660
In process of replacing my rotten cedar post deck railing. 13 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 5 1993
Question for creative DIY-ers 13 birdographer Oct 2024 Oct 2024 3 2153
I put my standing drill press together today, I was impressed with cast iron content and the assembly was pretty simple. 12 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 11 1807
Tested the fuse on an older power strip. It's OK. 10 usonian Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 1625
I have an Amana electric range 9 Marthe48 Aug 2024 Aug 2024 0 1801
laser level instructions 6 Kali Jul 2024 Aug 2024 0 1660
Pre-fab shower stalls 12 CrispyQ Jul 2024 Aug 2024 1 2330
DIY: Pitless adapter to SCH40 10 bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 Jul 2024 0 1717
I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) 8 Siwsan Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 1627
A cheap shelf liner 6 Marthe48 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 1660
Anything about propane, portable generator will be appreciated 20 UTUSN Jun 2024 Jun 2024 2 2258
Electric, self-propelled lawnmowers. 14 OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 Jun 2024 2 2480
I need help getting ideas for a transformer guest bedroom-hobby room. 1 Baitball Blogger May 2024 May 2024 2 1248
Fixing an Ergomotion adustable bed platform 1 Beartracks May 2024 May 2024 1 1541
I have an old 50's to 60's style circuit breaker and I lost power to half my house tonight. 35 Eko Mar 2024 Apr 2024 3 4440
Need help understanding tap & die sizes 11 Nittersing Apr 2024 Apr 2024 1 2705
Painting plastic (resin) garden gnomes - 11 hedgehog May 2012 Mar 2024 0 27066
A question about furnace gas valve replacement 4 Marthe48 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 2349
I want to buy a standing drill press. 22 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Feb 2024 3 3550
Need to get a line up a tree 30 bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 3897
Some critter tried to get in through the bathroom fan! 7 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Feb 2024 3 4351
Hey if anyone knows...have a wood burning fireplace 23 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 5472
So, Spring/Summer, 2024, I'll be replacing my rotten cedar deck rails. 4 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 3543
A new method of applying polyurethane to stained wood 3 BWdem4life Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 2901
if you love antique lightings, treen, old stuff poke me. 1 pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 3499
The carpet is GONE!! 19 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 56 3604
Question about vintage Winker plugs 9 Marthe48 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 0 3441
Last night I decided it was a good time to start ripping out the hallway carpet 9 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 17 4116
HUD says "adequate heat" needed in rental living space 2 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 2364

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Sound Bars - Are they useful in upgrading sound in flat screen tvs? 5 No Vested Interest Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 3916
Question about shelf bracket capacity 4 drmeow Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 2331
An ode to solid Romex cable, 12/3 and 14/3. 2 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 4719
Cautionary tale: Asbestos 6 sl8 Jan 2023 Sep 2023 4 3071
Electronic contact cleaner vs brake parts cleaner spray: difference? 29 intrepidity Jul 2023 Sep 2023 1 7640
Geez supply chain really screwed up for appliances 13 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 4129
exterior car hatchback plastic part questions 7 Marthe48 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 3760
Got a contractor 0 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 1427
home owner won't let flooring guys use her bathrooms. "go to the bathroom at home" 12 BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 Aug 2023 1 10023
I need help with a door. 12 Lunabell Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 3304
Bearing pullers: what's your favorite tool or method? 3 intrepidity Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 4153
Roy Underhill's Impactful Woodworking Journey 2 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 10 2868
How to keep cats from peeing on outdoor carpet? 8 Orrex Jul 2023 Jul 2023 1 4066
Welding question 5 bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 Jul 2023 2 2447
Why you shouldn't use duck/duct tape on your heating ducts: 6 sl8 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 8 5551
The neighbor kid is using a John Deere lawn tractor 19 Marthe48 May 2023 May 2023 2 5726
A/C: fan spinning, compressor not kicking on. Cause? 14 Beartracks May 2023 May 2023 1 5580
my search for a tiny sink. 9 mopinko Apr 2023 May 2023 11 3978
repairing plastic lawn chairs - best method? 9 Kali May 2023 May 2023 1 4246
Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? 14 CTyankee Apr 2023 May 2023 2 7450
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