Homeowner Forum / Repair / September 2008

When I was building stuff around my yard this summer, I bought one of those
cheap tool rigs from HD.  I hate the one I got.  The belt is terrible and
the pockets are too small.  Since I will have a continued need for one, I'd
like to get a better one.  What are you guys using?  ...

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HI I have a craftsman 5hp 25 gallon compressor that will not keep running
for more than 30 sec and takes hours to fill any thoughts??
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Okay, bear with me on this one.....
We had a home built in 2000. The builder installed a sump pump. It
used to run constantly. It failed twice (pipe came loose) and we got a
little water in the basement.

Has anyone replaced the drive belt on a Lawn-Boy Insight self propelled lawn
mower?
I'd like to try it myself but I'm not sure how far to take the mower apart
to replace the belt.  There is a *belt cover* that if it can be removed

Once I figure out how to get the sheet metal covers off the indoor
evaporator coil, what kind of cleaning liquid or spray is the strongest and
still safe to use on the coils?  I'm thinking of something I can get at the
local hardware store, not something I'd have to go to an AC ...

My brother-in-law and his wife are planning to retire and build a custom
home with as many energy-saving and eco-friendly features as possible.
Since they're likely to be stuck with HOA rules about exterior
appearance, solar panels on the roof are probably out, but they were

An old trick of politicians to blame everybody else for the problems
THEY created. They always blame the usual suspects: fat cats on wall
street because they are easy targets. Nobody likes the fat cats. The
fat cats are partially to blame BUT most of the blame goes back to the

Some hundred thousands people saw it....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOg4fAX8jc4
Were they all having an illusion ?
If you manage to love those who want to harm you, then you will gain

American Standard toilet flush valve. I have a new plunger valve (the
valve that regulates the flow of water into the tank.) It came with a
new seat that installs with an allen wrench but I can't get the old
seat out. It has a round inside so an allen wrench won't work to

This shed can blow over.  If it does, Rubbermaid will not help you.
They do not warranty the shed READ THE FINE PRINT.
Mine is damaged, the gable pieces cost $47 each to replace.  Any ideas
to help put it back together less expensively?

Time for new roof for the last time.
Looking at two choices, concrete tile and metal in tile looking style.
Cost and stated life expectancy is similar between two.
Any one has experience on this two materials? Pros vs cons?

What's involved in replacing a drop-in range with a slide-in unit?
My current ancient down draft Jenn-Air has finally been authorized to
be replaced by the home warranty company.  They are offering the
slide-in model

Folks,
Everything that I've read about building a custom shower pan for
tiling tells me that I need to do the following:
a.) slope the first layer of mud 1/4 inch for each foot the edge of

Do new hardwood floor materials come polyurethaned or is that step
required post installation? Also, Is sanding required post
installation?
Thanks,

Using my Poulan "Wild Thing" chainsaw this weekend, and a lot of burnt wood
where I made my cuts.
Don't recall the chain being so bad, but a new one --- on Amazon --- is $20.
My question is, is that the definitive answer of an unsharp chain?  Slow