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erin2404, this comes a little late in response but be careful about raising your yard in that you do not create a subsequent issue with your neighbors. In most municipalities you cannot "cause" a problem for others by resolving your own problem. You have other solutions as well. You can install...

I have an Amana oven, approximately 12 years old. While baking lasagna the other day, I discovered that a piece of the oven fell into it. It is round in shape, and is honey-combed in design (like a honey-combed disk). Two questions: (1) what is it (2) can I continue to use the oven without it...

Here's another approach. I don't like the dryer hose "trap" that's created by this configuration. Chances of cleaning it out on a regular basis is questionable (no offense) and it is a potential "lint collector fire hazard " let alone putting more stress on the dryer if it gets clogged. Why not...

Thanks Glenn. It wouldn't be so bad but the lighter boards are in the most visible location- go figure! Dave

I built a new deck last fall. Stained it with a high quality product and it looks great. I had to flip three board (yellow-wood) over about a month after I stained it originally. I stained them with the same product/same batch; however, the three boards didn't take stain the same, they are...

For woodworkers and anyone planning additions, landscaping,etc., there's some free design software that works really well. Google Sketchup - its free through sketchup.google.com/. It's fairly easy to use, it's 3D, and they also have a template for woodworkers. Dave

Hey Eric, try "Plan3D". I'm pretty sure it can run on a Mac; not sure it will track costs, etc. Because I'm new it won't let me post the url but you can google it.

Welcome, there aren't to many things you can't do yourself if willing to learn (and buy tools!!!). Would love to assist when feasible.

I'm Dave Morris from Nashville and look forward to using the forum. Slightly immobile due to heel surgery, I look forward to getting back to my wood shop and making some sawdust!