Connecting a Phone Line?We had two phone lines coming into our house. I recently disconnected phone line A. I would now like to connect the jacks inside the house that were used for phone line A into phone line B, the line that is still active.
Fun Entertainment Ideas for a Home in the Country?We just bought some land that we are planning to set up for living pretty soon now. It's kind of far out from town so we want to make it mega fun for guests to be more excited about driving out. We have some ideas like an archery corse, a swing, a tree house, hamocks and a guest room library.
Water Absorbing Snakes?My garage door leaks on one end during rain storms. Can anyone tell me how to make those water snakes that absorb water, then will dry out to be used again? What material would be used for the tube, and what would be used for filler?
Controlling the Humidity in a Parked Motor Coach without Electricity?I need some Ideas for our motor coach. it is parked at a permanent camp site, and this year it is holding the humidity in so bad. I can not use a dehumidifier, because we are gone for 1 to 2 weeks at a time so the electricity is off during that time.
Clock TipsTips about caring for, setting and using clocks. What are your favorite types of clocks?
Inexpensive Remodeling SuppliesWe are buying a new house it is a fixer upper but it will be wonderful when it's done. we need a few things, we need insulation, sheet rock, paint and we also need a 27' pool liner and cover. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as for we are not financially well off.
Dealing with Tight Electrical PlugsIf you have an electric plug that's too tight and hard to remove from the wall, rub the prongs with a soft lead pencil.
Green Water in Above Ground Pool?We just set up a metal frame pool and the water has been nothing but green since! I have shocked it three times, added bleach, used stablizer, clairfier, and algecide as well. We have also added much clorine granules, and still no luck. PLEASE HELP!!! THANKS
Make Friends with the Maintenance FolksThis sounds weird, but make friends with your work maintenance people. I have gotten two side tables (parts of desks), a four-drawer filing cabinet ...
Need Something For Your Home?Ask others if they have extra. I needed curtains for my living room and mentioned this to a neighbor who makes them for herself. She had extra taking up space in a closet - free for me and cleans up for her!
Finding the Right Home Improvement ResourcesI have just been offered a wonderful new position with a substantial salary increase, in the computer software company in which I am presently employed. In order to accept this position, I had to relocate from Vancouver to Toronto. This daunting task seemed overwhelming!
Free Home Renovations?Our family has outgrown our home. We have a new baby on the way in a few short months. We have a good standing home but feel like we could be utilizing more of the home but the design of the home is very old.
Removing Railroad Ties in Rhode Island?Hello, I am looking to replace the railroad ties surrounding my patio. I live in Newport RI (02840) and I am not sure where to go for the service....any thoughts?
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Closing Off Window in Metal Door?I have a metal door that has a window in the middle of it and I don't know how to close off that window. what would be your advice on it?
