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Help! LG Washer Drum Spin Issue (LE Error) 4 Beartracks Yesterday Yesterday 4 382

Concrete patch in foundation 9 Auggie Friday Friday 1 537

I have a floppy lightswitch! (And no, this is not a personal problem.) 9 Beartracks May 13 Jun 8 3 1139

Fixing a vacuum cleaner hose. 21 Diamond_Dog May 23 May 23 32 2292

Water leaked under laminate floor boards. What's the plan? 8 Beartracks Feb 2025 Apr 22 1 3937

Water Heater longevity 15 bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 Apr 22 8 5658

Beep! I was cooking today 7 Marthe48 Apr 10 Apr 11 3 1311

if enzymes clear our drains, and lactobacillus is one of them, why aren't we putting yogurt down our drains? 4 bucolic_frolic Apr 1 Apr 10 0 1162

Recommendations for cordless paint sprayers 2 Bayard Mar 2026 Mar 2026 0 1005

Every 40 seconds my toilet "fills". I have opened the back and manually straightened the flapper, 16 CTyankee Feb 2023 Dec 2025 1 8585

Whatever you do, do NOT do business with Parker Davis / Pioneer for HVAC equipment 1 SheltieLover Oct 2025 Oct 2025 2 1792

Anyone got experience with a Shark vacuum cleaner? 7 Beartracks Oct 2025 Oct 2025 2 2369

They cut the trees. I get the mess 4 Marthe48 Sep 2025 Sep 2025 12 3222

home owner won't let flooring guys use her bathrooms. "go to the bathroom at home" 13 BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 Sep 2025 1 14794

we bought a vacation/retirement home today (dial up warning) 20 NMDemDist2 Jan 2016 Sep 2025 6 7544

Has Anyone Here On DU Had Any Customer Service Issues/Problems With Lowe's?..... 8 global1 Jun 2025 Aug 2025 0 3139

'I Live in a 1900s Sears Catalog Home--Here's What It's Like To Own a House That Arrived in a Box' 17 Diamond_Dog Aug 2025 Aug 2025 26 4975

kitchen sink drain parts 7 Marthe48 Oct 2024 Jul 2025 0 3694

Garage door opener: pop & smoke 21 Beartracks Oct 2024 Jun 2025 0 7056

FYI. Outdoor power equipment Zama carburetor trouble shooting and rebuilding. Where to find ethanol free gas. 0 Hotler Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 1748

Hi, looking for help on installing LED overhead panels, I'm replacing florescent tubes and their housings 5 Shellback Squid Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 2558

Air conditioner concern. . . 14 Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 Jun 2025 3 5953

Installing a window 9 SHRED Oct 2017 Jun 2025 0 5891

got a boiler problem. 7 mopinko May 2025 May 2025 2 3582

So, I spent 5 hours today, assemblying an Amazon bought kitchen island. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2025 Apr 2025 6 3759

Light bulb question 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 4382

Kind of interesting, maybe. 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 3519

Vaughan Super Bar, accept no substitutes. DIYer's, if you have a Vaughan Super Bar or other tools 6 Hotler Mar 2025 Apr 2025 7 3777

How To Clean Plastic/Resin Outdoor Patio Furniture 13 Niagara Mar 2025 Mar 2025 9 5200

A couple of weeks ago, hubby and I started the process of looking into installing 4 slightlv Feb 2025 Feb 2025 10 3369

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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Yikes! I have mice in the house! 36 Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 13267

Home flooring 2 Beatlelvr Feb 2025 Feb 2025 4 2585

My 20 year old floor jack died last night 11 Best_man23 Jan 2024 Feb 2025 2 6958

A problem that never came up, came up last night. Thank goodness for small victories (clogged gutter) 1 usonian Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 2474

Here is a good hack. 6 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 3 3416

Any suggestions/recs on backpack type cordless vacs Something with a removable power heas to do stairs would be a plus 0 OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 1962

If you need a paint brush and don't have one 1 Marthe48 Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 2474

"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" Save Your Money! Don't Shop at the Big Box Stores 2 bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 Jan 2025 6 3032

Can anyone identify this tool please? 19 Croney Apr 2024 Dec 2024 2 8582

Formwork Estimating 0 alinasloane Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 2490

I spiffed up my garage with resistance messages! 15 CrispyQ Dec 2024 Dec 2024 77 7146

Saw Stop, the saga 0 usonian Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 2487

Have a safe Thanksgiving and Christmas. DON'T PLAY WITH ELECTRICITY unless you know damn well what you're doing. 1 usonian Nov 2024 Nov 2024 4 2522

My 'new' refrigerator should be here, soon 4 Siwsan Oct 2024 Nov 2024 12 3221

Pond pump 5 Marthe48 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 1 3499

In process of replacing my rotten cedar post deck railing. 13 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 5 5115

Question for creative DIY-ers 13 birdographer Oct 2024 Oct 2024 3 5747

I put my standing drill press together today, I was impressed with cast iron content and the assembly was pretty simple. 12 OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 11 5042

Tested the fuse on an older power strip. It's OK. 10 usonian Aug 2024 Aug 2024 3 4462

I have an Amana electric range 9 Marthe48 Aug 2024 Aug 2024 0 4463

laser level instructions 6 Kali Jul 2024 Aug 2024 0 3872

Pre-fab shower stalls 12 CrispyQ Jul 2024 Aug 2024 1 5461

DIY: Pitless adapter to SCH40 10 bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 Jul 2024 0 4453

I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) 8 Siwsan Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 3976

A cheap shelf liner 6 Marthe48 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 8 3715

Anything about propane, portable generator will be appreciated 20 UTUSN Jun 2024 Jun 2024 2 7002

Electric, self-propelled lawnmowers. 14 OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 Jun 2024 3 6129

I need help getting ideas for a transformer guest bedroom-hobby room. 1 Baitball Blogger May 2024 May 2024 2 2731

Fixing an Ergomotion adustable bed platform 1 Beartracks May 2024 May 2024 1 2843

I have an old 50's to 60's style circuit breaker and I lost power to half my house tonight. 35 Eko Mar 2024 Apr 2024 3 12224

DIY & Home Improvement Continued...

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Need help understanding tap & die sizes 11 Nittersing Apr 2024 Apr 2024 1 5677

Painting plastic (resin) garden gnomes - 11 hedgehog May 2012 Mar 2024 0 30093

A question about furnace gas valve replacement 4 Marthe48 Feb 2024 Feb 2024 3 4033

I want to buy a standing drill press. 22 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Feb 2024 3 8551

Need to get a line up a tree 30 bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 11048

Some critter tried to get in through the bathroom fan! 7 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Feb 2024 3 6694

Hey if anyone knows...have a wood burning fireplace 23 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2023 Dec 2023 2 10792

So, Spring/Summer, 2024, I'll be replacing my rotten cedar deck rails. 4 OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 5426

A new method of applying polyurethane to stained wood 3 BWdem4life Nov 2023 Nov 2023 3 4624

if you love antique lightings, treen, old stuff poke me. 1 pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 4838

The carpet is GONE!! 19 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 56 8325

Question about vintage Winker plugs 9 Marthe48 Oct 2023 Nov 2023 0 5946

Last night I decided it was a good time to start ripping out the hallway carpet 9 Siwsan Nov 2023 Nov 2023 17 7005

HUD says "adequate heat" needed in rental living space 2 Grasswire2 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 4100

Sound Bars - Are they useful in upgrading sound in flat screen tvs? 5 No Vested Interest Oct 2023 Oct 2023 2 6140

Question about shelf bracket capacity 4 drmeow Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 4137

An ode to solid Romex cable, 12/3 and 14/3. 2 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 6084

Cautionary tale: Asbestos 6 sl8 Jan 2023 Sep 2023 4 5275

Electronic contact cleaner vs brake parts cleaner spray: difference? 29 intrepidity Jul 2023 Sep 2023 1 14432

Geez supply chain really screwed up for appliances 13 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 7406

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