Homeowner Forum / Repair / April 2008

Do I have a downspout that is near the bedroom that when it rains a little
you can hear it drip. Its like the funnel thing at the top is aligned just
right with the bottom and hits the angle piece or something.   Its just this
constant thump thump thump...

My new kitchen has 2 sets of molding for the wall cabinets...a 7"
vertical board to cover most of the space between the top of the cab
and the ceiling, and crown molding on top of that.  One wall is about
12' long and the molding comes in 8' lengths.  Since its stained

Hello, I have a residence with a deep water well. This well is
exactly
200' deep and water is at around the 175' level. The pump is located
about 4' off of the bottom with approximately 20' of water above it.

I'd appreciate any tips or good web sites to check on this.
Situation is the built in brick BBQ in the backyard has sunk in at the
center.  Most likely was sand filled with fireplace bricking over the center
and that center has now leeched down. Also some of the bricking along the ...

So, I had an old heater/air conditioner for the 27 yr old home and
just had it replaced with a new unit.  So, I just noticed a puddle
forming on the concrete over the past few months in the same area
where the air conditioner pumps out water.  Anyway, the air

The following computer table
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cCKTBERrIQkGM/Cheapest-Computer-Table-ZFT-700B-.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.made-in
-china.com/Furniture-Furnishing-Trade/321i211/cooperate-Furniture-Furnishing-1 ...

My wife got a quote to replace our roof. Since I haven't spoken to the
guy yet, I've got question about one thing he quoted:
"Additional cost of $45/sheet for 1/2" plywood."
I have 3/4" tongue & groove under the shingles, not plywood. He didn't

I'm doing some maintenance on my electrical system.  I purchased a
special L90 box, which is required by code to install a foundation
level outlet.  I went to an electrical supply store to purchase this
box.  The clerk told me that I must purchase a 90 degree drill bit,

I'm going to build a non-load bearing half wall in the kitchen to create a
peninnsula.  The wall will conceal the water and electric for the sink
cabinet.
I'm wondering what the maximum size schedule 40 PVC pipe is that I can run

Was in HD today, and saw paint labeled as Valspar, Latex, Interior, Flat
White.
Then, right next to it, exactly the same label, but also had "Ceiling Paint"
on the label.

Can you help me determine who makes these hinges?
http://www.hardwaresource.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp?Cat=1437
(The seller would not identify them for me.)
I am just hoping to find a better price... This place is charging

I need to buy a framing nailer.  I see the cordless Paslode models can fire
a lot of nails between having to replace energy cells and recharging the
battery, so am tempted to go for one of those.  It will only be used on my
house, for example framing out my basement and other ...

What is the difference between sgl cyl & dbl cyl? -- Thanks

I use to have a Self Cleaning oven and I have to say I was very happy
with it.  I would put it on the Auto Clean cycle and except for having
to replace the Lock once, it worked great.  I don't recall it ever
failing to clean up a mess.  I wouldn't do anything  except use the