Do it Yourself Discussion!

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Dimly glowing CFL in light fixture Started by secondcor521	9 Replies 1044 Views	January 27, 2022, 05:28:03 AM by BudgetSlasher
Sealing off vent cap against wasps - questions Started by secondcor521	2 Replies 1032 Views	June 08, 2019, 01:50:56 PM by secondcor521
Alternator / battery questions Started by secondcor521	6 Replies 586 Views	October 21, 2020, 09:32:50 AM by Just Joe
Shed made of old pallets Started by Secret Stache	0 Replies 2758 Views	August 04, 2012, 03:13:22 PM by Secret Stache
Baseboards/Trim and Carpet - Which one comes first? Started by Secret Stache	16 Replies 119467 Views	October 24, 2012, 04:32:48 AM by paddedhat
Appliance Repair and Troubleshooting tips Started by Secret Stache	2 Replies 2819 Views	July 31, 2012, 08:41:23 AM by jdoolin
Anyone have experience preventing/abating mould growth after a flood? Started by Self-employed-swami	6 Replies 3172 Views	June 24, 2013, 02:08:00 PM by Self-employed-swami
Nest Learning Thermostat? Started by Self-employed-swami	26 Replies 15445 Views	April 20, 2013, 12:08:59 PM by Cinder
Adding room above garage Started by sequoia	15 Replies 5046 Views	April 21, 2017, 04:23:26 PM by sequoia
First time building an outdoor stair - could use some advice Started by sequoia	16 Replies 3735 Views	July 29, 2016, 08:12:45 AM by sequoia
Fixed my espresso maker Started by serious_pete	3 Replies 1797 Views	June 10, 2014, 03:28:35 AM by serious_pete
How do I store a dishwasher? Started by serpentstooth	10 Replies 5372 Views	August 10, 2015, 08:05:50 PM by fxsts12
Cutting Your Dry Cleaning Bill Started by serpentstooth	14 Replies 8838 Views	October 06, 2013, 09:58:40 AM by rosarugosa
Need some help removing some perfectly good electrical wiring -_- Started by sethdrebitko	3 Replies 1890 Views	November 10, 2015, 11:22:51 PM by sethdrebitko
What even is this situation with great big wires? Started by shamilton	3 Replies 713 Views	April 28, 2020, 11:52:39 AM by shamilton
Where do i begin with unappealing bare bulb lighting? Started by shamilton	3 Replies 610 Views	May 09, 2020, 03:09:01 PM by crocheted_stache
A workaround for electric water heater T&P relief valve discharge Started by shanaling	9 Replies 3275 Views	July 20, 2018, 05:33:21 PM by BudgetSlasher
Learning to sew: by hand or buy machine? Started by ShaneD	33 Replies 14209 Views	March 19, 2015, 10:00:43 AM by ShaneD
Replacing basement wood columns Started by ShavinItForLater	12 Replies 22739 Views	June 25, 2012, 10:48:56 AM by James
Poured Shower Pan Question Started by ShawnBL	2 Replies 2042 Views	February 08, 2016, 02:22:15 PM by lthenderson
Doing your own Home Inspections Started by shedinator	24 Replies 15126 Views	August 24, 2014, 11:17:41 AM by LadyStache
Fences: Constructed vs. Natural Started by shedinator	10 Replies 6059 Views	April 03, 2013, 01:25:21 PM by shedinator
Cob Oven Real Cost? Started by shedinator	2 Replies 3437 Views	May 14, 2013, 08:54:10 PM by FrugalAussie
Deck repair questions? Or just replace? Started by sheepgetlambs	10 Replies 9283 Views	January 25, 2015, 06:58:00 PM by archben82
Drawer pulls Started by sheepgetlambs	3 Replies 1610 Views	January 31, 2015, 05:28:34 PM by sheepgetlambs
Old Singer Sewing Machine - motor question? Started by sheepgetlambs	3 Replies 3694 Views	March 12, 2015, 07:55:44 AM by Sibley
Soundproofing windows? Started by sheepstache	19 Replies 20870 Views	May 19, 2013, 10:21:46 PM by Abe
Help me fix my shoes? Started by sheepstache	11 Replies 6827 Views	March 31, 2015, 06:53:59 PM by sheepstache
Help - how do I test for mold? Started by sheepstache	4 Replies 4215 Views	March 22, 2013, 07:47:51 PM by ChristopherPhilip
Ideas/resources for upholstering/padding? Started by sheepstache	3 Replies 1563 Views	August 30, 2015, 12:36:25 PM by zolotiyeruki
iron on bonding fabric / fusible interface :( Started by sheepstache	8 Replies 4138 Views	March 26, 2015, 02:49:22 PM by deborah
Buying Wahl hair clippers - too many options! Started by shelivesthedream	16 Replies 3423 Views	March 14, 2018, 01:46:25 AM by jengod
Help! Outside pipe inexplicably gushing water! Started by shelivesthedream	11 Replies 10905 Views	May 22, 2017, 12:57:16 AM by shelivesthedream
How to buy the right pressure canner & cooker Started by shelivesthedream	38 Replies 2383 Views	June 03, 2020, 09:15:39 PM by lthenderson
Is this a brassica or some horrific weed? Started by shelivesthedream	9 Replies 3166 Views	August 14, 2015, 03:45:39 AM by shelivesthedream
My hallway smells inexplicably of cat food Started by shelivesthedream	4 Replies 1845 Views	July 02, 2017, 08:48:02 PM by HipGnosis
Wtf? Screws destroying my drill bit Started by shelivesthedream	17 Replies 13809 Views	March 28, 2016, 01:25:37 PM by lthenderson
Can I change the type of gear shift lever on my bike? Started by shelivesthedream	4 Replies 672 Views	January 21, 2024, 10:28:52 PM by Wintergreen78
Does anyone grow and dry their own herbal teas? Started by shelivesthedream	29 Replies 9671 Views	April 02, 2016, 10:20:51 PM by FrugalShrew
Can anyone explain to me how the plumbing in our flat might be arranged? Started by shelivesthedream	3 Replies 1553 Views	November 15, 2016, 03:40:32 AM by shelivesthedream
How can I get files off a laptop with a broken screen? Started by shelivesthedream	10 Replies 10047 Views	March 01, 2017, 02:18:03 AM by shelivesthedream
Honestly, how easy is it to dismantle a pallet? Started by shelivesthedream	17 Replies 5491 Views	July 27, 2015, 01:37:21 PM by Chris22
Am insane to do any of these things single-handed? Started by shelivesthedream « 1 2 »	70 Replies 11996 Views	April 14, 2017, 01:00:41 AM by Linea_Norway
Blackout or thermal lining for curtains and blinds? Started by shelivesthedream	5 Replies 6295 Views	August 13, 2017, 10:23:06 AM by HildaCorners
Economical picture framing options for non-standard sizes Started by shelivesthedream	16 Replies 6146 Views	November 18, 2017, 05:50:53 PM by MBot
What can I do with mulberries? Started by shelivesthedream	13 Replies 6226 Views	July 14, 2015, 02:35:02 AM by shelivesthedream
Stick-on double glazing film (and other draught-proofing) Started by shelivesthedream	3 Replies 2196 Views	November 22, 2015, 10:06:48 AM by BudgetSlasher
WTF? Random cables coming out of walls - how to safely get rid of them? Started by shelivesthedream	13 Replies 39181 Views	June 03, 2017, 07:36:53 AM by former player
Our toilet keeps mildly clogging Started by shelivesthedream	24 Replies 3795 Views	April 07, 2018, 10:13:12 AM by Peachtea
Can I put clip-top bottles in a water bath canner? Started by shelivesthedream	8 Replies 8686 Views	August 31, 2017, 05:37:50 AM by Frugal Lizard

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