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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
06-29-11, 09:26 AM
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Building a deck in\over pond
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Hey Thanks Dick...Good info. I didn't realize...
Hey Thanks Dick...Good info. I didn't realize (actually didn't look) you could rent a pile drive...that will definetly be money well spent in my opinion.
As far as the pond construction we...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
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Building a deck in\over pond
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The bottom of the pond is dirt\clay with minimal...
The bottom of the pond is dirt\clay with minimal small rocks....not solid rock at all. The pond depth does not change much because it is spring feed with a spillway and over flow. We have the...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
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Building a deck in\over pond
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Building a deck in\over pond
My family has a pond that was built several years ago. We are looking to build a deck\dock that goes out over into the pond. We really are not looking to put in a floating dock, rather a dock\deck...
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Wall and Flooring Indoor Tiling
05-17-11, 01:25 PM
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prep work for laying ceramic tile on concrete
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The cement is not painted or sealed. Does not...
The cement is not painted or sealed. Does not appear to have cracks from what I have seen. It is not real level so I was looking to maybe use some self leveling to address that. I was mainly...
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Gardening and Horticulture
05-17-11, 08:54 AM
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Use landscaping cloth or not???
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Use landscaping cloth or not???
I ripped out all the old landscaping and re-done all of it. Getting ready to start putting in some decorative rock and plants\shrubs. Seems to be a lot of talk in some forums about not using...
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Wall and Flooring Indoor Tiling
05-17-11, 08:42 AM
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prep work for laying ceramic tile on concrete
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prep work for laying ceramic tile on concrete
Removed linoleum and carpet pad from concrete and going to lay ceramic tile. The carpet pad was glued as well linoleum, so what is the best way to prepare the concrete after removing the carpet pad...
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Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
04-12-11, 09:41 PM
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seeding after sod removal
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seeding after sod removal
I had zoysia grass in my front yard - hate it, so I had it cut with a sod cutter and removed it. I was going to seed it with some fescue - resodding is going to be to expensive. I wanted to know if...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
08-13-10, 08:00 AM
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2009 Chevy Equinox AC issue
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2009 Chevy Equinox AC issue
On my Equinox the AC started acting up and wouldn't blow cold air. The dealer replaced the compressor but we are still having issues. When idle or driving the it is like the fan will start blowing...
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Marine: Boating, Sailing, PWC, Nautical Navigational GPS
07-02-09, 06:26 AM
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12/24 trolling motor??
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12/24 trolling motor??
i got an older OMC trolloing motor (BF4TK). Does anyone have a link you can point me to for infomation on it. I think it is a 12/24 because there is a switch on the foot pedal.
Also wanting to know...
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Electrical - AC & DC
04-20-09, 03:02 PM
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2 circuits - 1 receptacle box
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2 circuits - 1 receptacle box
My house was built in 1981 (I just bought 2 yrs ago) and is in St. Louis, MO Metro - STL county area. The house was not well maintained and need a cosmetic update when I purchased it, part of what I...
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Termite and Wood Boring Insects
06-13-08, 09:55 AM
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1/4" hole in underside of deck
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1/4" hole in underside of deck
I noticed this morning that there is something boring 1/4" holes into the joist and planks of my deck. So far there are about 5 or 6 but I have no clue what they are from or how to treat them. The...
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Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-06-08, 04:42 PM
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Master Bath Remodel
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Master Bath Remodel
Hello,
I am getting ready to remodel my master bath. We are changing up the lay out and moving the tub\shower. We plan to tile the shower walls. My question is for the ceiling should I built out...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
06-13-07, 12:25 PM
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2002 Chrysler Voyager Fuel Tank leak
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2002 Chrysler Voyager Fuel Tank leak
I have a 2002 Chrysler Voyager 3.3L flex fuel. Apparently hit something in the road last week and it caused a leak. It is leaking from the "stub out" on the tank where the hose connects from where...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
09-06-06, 12:46 PM
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2004 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 - broken power mirror
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Thanks...those don't seem to match up. I need...
Thanks...those don't seem to match up. I need heat and signal in mine. Haven't been able to find anything on the web yet for them which really surprises me.
Ray
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
09-05-06, 03:25 PM
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2004 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 - broken power mirror
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2004 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 - broken power mirror
My passenger side mirror on my 2004 F150 is broken...My wife backed out the garage and caught the mirror and busted the "swivel" that is between the mirror house and the mirror mount that is attached...
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Exterior Paneling and All Exterior Sidings
05-26-06, 10:33 AM
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Need to replace a couple pieces of vinyl siding
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Need to replace a couple pieces of vinyl siding
I have a couple pieces of vinyl siding that needs to be replaced - it is scuffed up. I have some extra pieces from when the siding was put on. Wondering what the best approach is since the couple...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
03-21-06, 10:04 AM
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Broken passenger mirror - need part or new mirror
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Broken passenger mirror - need part or new mirror
My wife backed my truck out of the garage the other night and snapped the passenger mirror on my truck. It is not broken completely off nor is the mirror itself broken. I didn't take the mirror off...
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Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring
01-31-06, 03:16 PM
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Install linoleum in basement - concrete
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Install linoleum in basement - concrete
I have a small room (7x4) in my basement that I wanted to install some linoleum in. The floor is concrete and i wanted to know if there is anything special i need to do to prep and\or install the...
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Cleaning and Restoration. Plus Mold, Mildew and Stain Removal
01-15-06, 08:29 AM
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Rust spots in washer
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Rust spots in washer
I have a washer that is about 7 years old. There is nothing mechanically wrong with it (knock on wood) but there are a couple small, smaller than a dime, rust spots on the inside washer tub. We have...
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Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
06-13-05, 10:30 AM
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Bubbles in paint
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Bubbles in paint
I had some newly dry walled walls, primed them and painted them and I noticed that there were a few bubbles. I think I did not wait long enough to allow the primer to dry before I painted and that...
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Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
06-08-05, 10:23 AM
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termite prevention
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I hear what you are saying twelvepole but I have...
I hear what you are saying twelvepole but I have had a pro come out and do an inspection - it was clear. I have talked to a couple different pro companies and they said they don't spray they use the...
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Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
06-06-05, 08:23 AM
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termite prevention
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termite prevention
I was at Home Depot the other day and seen that they are carring the stack baiting systems now - that go in the ground around the premeter of your home. Does anyone know if this stuff is as good as...
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Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-11-05, 03:55 PM
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2004 F-150
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856
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2004 F-150
I have a 2004 F-150 SuperCrew. Had it right at a year. For some reason it seems to me that the AC is not getting as cool\cold as what it should be. I don't remember thinking this last year. Does...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
04-06-05, 01:53 PM
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GE side by side freezing up
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Thanks for the info nashcat. I pulled off...
Thanks for the info nashcat.
I pulled off the back panel inside the freezer side of the unit and found the defroster. I unhooked it an found that it was charged (black) and that the coil had...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
03-31-05, 07:00 PM
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GE side by side freezing up
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GE side by side freezing up
Hello,
I have a GE side by side that is about 3 and half years old. Bought brand new when we moved into our house. About 3 weeks ago I noticed the freezer was not getting as cold as it should. I...
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