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I say, about damn time! :D That still means 78% potential missed, but at least it's a step in the proper direction :( Engadget.com - SunPower announces 22 percent efficient solar panels or Full Article @ Yahoo

I had stumbled across a product, or article about a product for refinishing your counter a ways back. I believe it was either a stone base (Sileston) or plastic (Corian) product. Tit was not thick like real granite, was only about ½” or less that was to be placed on top of existing...

Well, another project I’m considering forcing myself into, is to build the cabinets in my kitchen. I really really hate the thought of using particle board pre-builts, or assemble yourself cabinets at the big box stores. The only “affordable” ones aren’t all that affordable either. And...

It was pretty darn cold in my kitchen last year. My kitchen has one small heating duct., 4x9 as a guess. On that wall I plan on hanging some 12" wall cabinets, low-near base cabinet level. Originally I thought of putting a baseboard heater in, but I am concerned about the heat A) Damaging the...

1st Eelectrical group in kitchen. Well, here goes I think. below is a diagram for wiring up some outlets, primarily on a center wall in my house. #'s 2 and 4 are facing on the outside wall (Living room). #'s 5 & 6 primarily appliances (toaster, coffe pot, can opener, blender). #3 is...

Hello folks. So this time I want to install a dishwasher. Of course I have googled, but all I seem to find is a typical replacement proceedure. I want to isntall this dishwasher away from the sink. Running electrical w/ GFI I can do. Branching off the plumbing in the basement should be...

Hello all, just thought I’d drop by and let you know I am still alive. :) Its been what, a couple week or so since I made a post? Sorry, you all know life gets busy at times. Half of me says it feels like longer than two weeks, half feels like it was just a couple days ago, the third half...

Hello everyone, This time I am looking for help/suggestions to put a washer/dryer n a basement with no floor drain. My main concern is for the drainage of the washer. All I have is the area for the sump pump. The drainage system goes out the rear where I plan on putting the units, but it...

It was suggested to me to make a career as a home inspector. I checked into it a little bit, and seems like something I would enjoy. It is definetly flexible hours which I desperately need, and the pay sounds good. There are currently no state requirements/licensing but I would plan on...

Chain link vs Privacy fencing. I am in the planning stage of fencing my back yard (actually been planning on it being fenced since I moved in :D ). I have yet to get estimates, because I have been considering doing it myself. I know I can rent a post hole digger for roughly $60 a day. If I...

Suggestions on where to get glass for custom shower door? I have tried google, but mostly what I come up with are fancy glass. I am really considering doing away with the ’59 batch tub and shortening the width to make a shower. I’m guessing 3.5’-4 ‘ or there about.

Hello, I am having an issue with my water, the water will shut off for roughly 10-20 seconds on its own and restart. It happens both in the bath and kitchen, so it’s not something in the line in my opinion. I am on a well system, and I am thinking that my well pump is not doing to well. I...

Hello, My house is a single story ranch style, with basement, and I am planning add an addition to the back. My rough ideas are an 8’d x 12’ w to be used as a laundry /mud room type of area. I am hoping this to be a temporary addition ( approximately 1 year) to get enough money saved for a...