Homeowner Forum / Repair / December 2007

WARNING
Christmas Cards are a serious FIRE HAZZARD.
It's recommended that you do not send any Christmas Cards, unless they
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Just finished my outdoor lights and I saw the guy next door standing on the
metal ladder with lights all around him connecting strings of lights
together. Made me think about how many guys have been hurt --shocked or by
falling from a ladder while doing a"Family Christmas" thing.

This is Jack Hammer again.
My live internet radio show was moved to prime time.
It's now airs Tuesday at 9:am to 10:am MST. You can call in on the
toll free number 888-321-7234 and ask any questions about construction

Before we get into a discussion about painting brick, that deed was
done about 25 years ago.  The fireplace hearth was originally red,
broken tile, set in mortar.  It was painted white with an "epoxy
paint" - a single can mixture.  Now, it has developed chips in a few

Hi all:  I'm adding some counterspace in the kitchen of my home and want, if
possible, to match the 20 yr. old ceramic tile that's on the existing
counters.  I'm pretty sure it was a Dal tile product.  I suspect the odds of
success are long, but would appreciate any advice re. best ...

The shop is all new, cement included.  I believe now my husband is looking
at staining the floor, and we appreciate all the comments.
Thank you, Jackie

My apologies.  I sent them to you in an e mail, but it was kicked back.  So,
I'm doing it publicly now.
I misread your post.
Doh.

Hello.  I have a less then 3 year old above the range microwave that all of
a sudden wont heat up.  No flashes or pops, it just stopped heating up.
Everything else works, turns on, all the buttons, lights and fan.  I noticed
that although my warranty was only one year that the ...

I'm looking to by a nice shower set and I found one that is relatively
economical: Hansgrohe 06116. I was wondering if someone could comment
on this set.
In particular, I'd like to know

If you have a home built from lumber, can you determine which was the
first stud in your home?  Everyone should know this.

As part of my kitchen remodeling job, my frig will be relocated into a
renovated shallow pantry which has been expanded to ~40" deep.  Its
now almost like a closet.  I have ordered a 24" cab to go on top and
be flush with the frig front.  The width of this new space is just

I was reading a Q&A on buildng a tall deck which contained the
following exchange.
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Q: My house has brick veneer over insulated stud walls.  I am going to

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My Sears 1000 XLT tractor is driving absloulutely nuts . The pulley
that drives the left side blade keeps stripping. The pulley is
attached to it's shaft with a star connection. If I hit a root or
stick or for whatever season the blade is stopped the belt will keep

Now that Most Leaves are off the Trees it is time for me to address
the rain gutter cleaning problem. My house is a ranch-type with the
rain gutter located approximately 15 feet above ground surface.  It
occurred to me that perhaps I could stay on the ground surface and