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  1. handyguys

    agravating simple repair

    Aggravating for sure. Thought I would share the story for y'all. I rate the complexity of projects on the number of trips to the hardware store. This one trip job turned into a three trip job. I needed to replace a toilet fill valve that had gone bad. I opted for an inexpensive fluidmaster...
  2. handyguys

    gas fireplace will not stay lit questions

    Starting a new thread instead of tacking on to http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f8/heatilator-nd4236i-main-burner-will-not-light-9750/ my situation is a little different. I have a Heatalator gas fireplace. I dont know the model number off hand. It has a standing pilot, no blower, direct...
  3. handyguys

    Weird creepy weed, what is it?

    okay - I have never seen this before. I'm curious if anyone knows what it is. I had a few and they pulled up easily when the ground was moist. My daughter describes them as "creepy" weeds. You can click the image to see it larger. Its low to the ground, mixed in with crab grass. You...
  4. handyguys

    Kitchen Before & After (lots of pics)

    OK - Here are some pictures. ^^ Wet wall before. Metal cabs below, vinyl floor, rolling dishwasher on left, refrigerator on left outside of picture. Picture taken from doorway between kitchen and dining room. Wall between kitchen and dining room to be replaced by peninsula. OK - So...
  5. handyguys

    wonky house, new kitchen with crown question

    OK - I need some experts to help out here. (or non-experts with ideas) I am doing a remodel on a kitchen. Its an older house and wasn't built level or has shifted many years ago. The main beam in the basement runs side to side and is about 1.5" lower than the foundation wall where the joists...
  6. handyguys

    Opinions on where to start floor

    Hello - Attached is a quick, rough drawing of the kitchen I'm working on. No cabs or appliances are installed. The space on the right has a 1/4"x1.5" oak stip wood floor that is face nailed. The space on the left is down to the subfloor. The space from the stub wall to where the penisula top...
  7. handyguys

    Home Inspection

    A home inspection is an important part of buying a home. The Handyguys have used home inspectors in the past but we wanted to provide more information to the listeners of our home improvement podcasts. We recently interviewed the president of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Listen...
  8. handyguys

    Free wood glue and tool bag

    To the admins, I hope this post is not considered spam or against your TOS. I will be glad to modify, move or remove this post. I'm just giving back a bit. I want to let you all know that The Handyguys had an opportunity to evaluate and test a new to market wood glue. We are not professional...
  9. handyguys

    Giving back- Free Trellis Plans

    Thought you all may be interested in some free, simple trellis plans. Check out http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/118/episode-23-trellis-plans Enjoy
  10. handyguys

    Free WD-40

    Just go to http://www.handyguyspodcast.com and listen to episode #6 for details on how to win your free WD-40.
  11. handyguys

    Looking to give back

    Hello - I love DIY and helping folks with their project. I hope to give back more here than I take.
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