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    Bleach Solution Strength for Cleaning Up Black Water

    Our house main sewer drain clogged and I had to have it snaked out today. Before that could happen we emptied seven 5-gal. buckets of sewage water out of the 4 in. main pipes in the basement. (possibly black water) I carried them across the basement floor in that process, tracking as I went. I...
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    Algae Growth In Toilet Tank

    Hi, for a few months now I've been having an algae grow over everything in the back toilet tanks of both our upstairs and downstairs toilets. I know not to put bleach in the tanks because it will destroy the seals, so how should I correctly deal with this? Thanks for your help.
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    Removing Caulk Applied in 1923?

    My basement windows are made with a steel frame that tips in and up. They have three panels each. I need to replace a broken pane in one. What would be the best approach to remove this ancient, dried out, hardened indoor caulk? Do I try to chip it out, try heating it up, grind it out? Thanks...
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    Replacing Expansion Joints with ?

    Hi guys, been a while. :cool: What type of caulk should I use in N.E. Ohio to replace some expansion joints between house brick wall and large concrete pad? I've got water coming into my pump room underneath from rain so it needs to be a water barrier as well. Any name brand excel over...
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    Remove This Side Column

    Ok, so I've filled out the page of preferences that comes up when I click on the "Remove This Side Column" link and clicked "Save Choices". What should be coming up next? I'm getting my Subscription page. I also haven't removed the add column on the right side. I've not come upon this at...
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    Favorite Cat Toys!

    This topic came up in a different thread and I didn't want to pirate it, plus its worth one of its own. There may not be another animal as easy to manipulate thru their instincts as cats. :D My personal favorite is the short ice fishing rod (24"-28" long). Its easy to control and use in...
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    Whats The Price of Unleaded Gas Where You Are?

    11-16-11 - Massillon, Ohio $3.29 a gal. (price dropping)
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    Favorite Christmas Ales?

    Which are your favorites? I put high on my list Goose Island's, along with Bell's Christmas Ale. Great Lakes version last year was disappointing to me. It didn't seem to have the usual strength of spices in its flavor. :2cents: :beer:
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    Styrofoam Insulation in an attic.

    . Any Architects, Or Residential Contractors? I expect my situation is one for a very knowledgable person regarding household airflow needs. I'd like to insulate on top of our already finished third floor ceiling. I have already gotten free styrofoam panels. I brought home from work over...
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    Hi All!

    I have a complete 1923 brick Colonial style home that needs remodeled from top to bottom so I expect I will be posting all kinds of things. :rolleyes: :cool:
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