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	Sticky: Welcome to the BARN HOUSE forum ( 1 2) Ed Zotti	04-30-2013 11:00 AM by Cheryl44	61	17,276
	How OK is it to replace ungrounded outlet with GFCI outlets? Una Persson	05-21-2013 07:24 PM by Electrified	15	50,043
	Thinking about a kitchen remodel Ca3799	05-17-2013 10:39 AM by chela	8	605
	Modifications to Whole-House Water Filter Danny_G_1	05-01-2013 03:14 PM by FinnAgain	4	367
	Sawdust allergy Roderick Femm	04-29-2013 01:39 PM by Roderick Femm	1	659
	Working with Luan Zebra	04-19-2013 12:19 AM by Zebra	2	371
	Where to put my books, maybe in the stairway? pabstist	04-12-2013 01:34 PM by Sparky812	10	3,143
	So... how do I fill a pool, anyway? Lightnin'	04-02-2013 06:22 AM by Lightnin'	6	793
	Windows and Doors rkdaly@aol.com	03-27-2013 11:43 AM by Sparky812	2	572
	Table saws again TriPolar	03-09-2013 10:16 AM by Bones Daley	9	1,244
	What to look for in a house built on a sand dune? Dinsdale	03-04-2013 07:38 AM by Dinsdale	6	1,013
	Drilling or Cutting a slab? Make darn sure it's not a post tension slab. aceplace57	03-03-2013 02:49 PM by aceplace57	0	566
	Recommend a table saw Dumbguy	02-24-2013 02:14 PM by gotpasswords	23	5,679
	Popcorn Ceiling : remove or not remove living_in_hell	02-22-2013 12:17 AM by aruvqan	22	4,517
	Can I install my own hardwood floors? Dumbguy	02-19-2013 07:44 AM by leftfield6	5	1,173
	What the Hell Actually Gets out Red Wine? bigal11	02-17-2013 03:01 PM by thomas kitching	4	1,553
	Have any dopers been swindled/screwed by a contractor? Sir T-Cups	02-06-2013 10:21 AM by Caffeine.addict	7	3,120
	Water Wont Come Back On SiXSwordS	01-18-2013 04:50 PM by SiXSwordS	5	1,084
	Tell me about radiant heating. Quint	01-16-2013 02:13 PM by johnpost	10	5,396
	Found a great house with a pool... Lightnin'	01-15-2013 01:59 PM by TriPolar	18	1,226
	Wrought iron question Quint	12-29-2012 04:57 AM by skrome	5	1,943
	Cracked bearing beams under house Salsadip	12-20-2012 03:52 PM by steviep24	4	1,022
	Wires: 12-ga vs. 14-ga; CAT5 vs. CAT6 vs. ?? The Great Sun Jester	12-03-2012 10:29 AM by Chefguy	19	6,564
	Draining pool for the first time--need answer fast! malkavia	11-06-2012 12:49 AM by Heart Portal	15	13,692
	scale of 1-10, how insane am I? (old house restoration) crazydoglady	11-05-2012 08:31 AM by The Great Sun Jester	14	3,341
	Talk to me about bathroom demolition smoke	10-09-2012 09:14 PM by TriPolar	6	1,936
	Moved: is this the landlords responsibility? dbiron40	-	-	-
	Moisture in the walls... Stormcrow	09-28-2012 05:24 PM by Stormcrow	2	1,374
	heat pump water heater? bobsmom101	09-22-2012 03:09 PM by johnpost	11	2,030
	How do I plant a cornfield in my barn? Cheshire Human	09-22-2012 01:37 PM by Enkel	6	3,240
	Any home improvement terminology explanations/questions? Sir T-Cups	09-18-2012 01:45 PM by Sir T-Cups	13	2,416
	Only 2-prong outlets in 100-yr old house MrsPsunflower	08-17-2012 11:51 AM by MrsPsunflower	22	9,634
	What does it take for caulk to dry/cure? F.Pu-du-he-pa-as	08-08-2012 07:31 PM by bot3	3	1,219
	Replacing tub ? djelliott	08-07-2012 03:24 PM by gotpasswords	1	1,411
	I'm a fan of pre-1980 books on home decoration. Maastricht	08-06-2012 06:21 AM by Maastricht	0	1,286
	Attaching a frameless glass shower door to a glass block wall ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies	07-13-2012 07:58 AM by ceepee	11	4,858
	Choosing a new flooring for damp basement Ravenman	07-10-2012 12:02 PM by lance strongarm	26	7,670
	Need advise on what to expect on looking for a new air conditionin unit. Need answer fast. GIGObuster	06-06-2012 09:25 PM by cynyc	4	1,779
	Floors, pests, and repairs, and the first of many questions ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies	05-21-2012 01:52 AM by ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies	6	2,390
	Vinyl tiles in the bathroom Maus Magill	05-17-2012 11:13 AM by Sattua	4	3,396
	Philosophy On EAST ASIA INFLUENCE Eastwest99	05-07-2012 12:18 PM by tomndebb	2	2,143
	"Qing Dynasty" Eastwest99	05-07-2012 12:16 PM by tomndebb	2	1,765
	Joe Martin joemar67	05-03-2012 03:09 PM by joemar67	0	1,637
	Sprinkler systems C K Dexter Haven	04-28-2012 06:46 AM by C K Dexter Haven	0	2,013
	Erratic Water Heater SiXSwordS	03-31-2012 10:09 PM by thelabdude	2	2,491
	Recommend a hot water heater Dumbguy	03-14-2012 12:21 PM by Chefguy	17	3,636
	Porch light help needed gumpy3885	02-19-2012 11:44 PM by razncain	7	3,187
	Little ways to adapt your home to children. Maastricht	01-29-2012 12:43 PM by Maastricht	0	2,839
	Great fun site: Ikea Hackers Maastricht	01-15-2012 07:45 PM by cornflakes	7	10,769
	Wooden support beam question Dinsdale	01-05-2012 10:15 PM by Sal Ammoniac	5	10,126
	Controlling Humidity F.Pu-du-he-pa-as	12-31-2011 12:16 PM by raindog	18	7,531
	Mounting a fire safe to the wall Orville mogul	12-20-2011 11:13 AM by Sparky812	10	5,034
	Plumbing drainage problem Pleonast	11-14-2011 11:05 AM by TruCelt	13	6,537
	The Most Worthless Home Repair Folks Ever Una Persson	11-14-2011 12:33 AM by NDCompuGeek	47	11,575
	AC Vent Clearance? Awgrimm	10-27-2011 02:08 PM by Sparky812	1	4,116
	Leaky faucet help Beast Model	10-13-2011 06:40 PM by Sparky812	4	3,976
	bathroom drywall question dukette71	09-25-2011 11:19 AM by Rickymouse	15	7,498
	Installing Base Moulding DoperChic	09-25-2011 11:01 AM by Rickymouse	4	4,133
	Any reason not to build drywall framing using drwall screws? Hampshire	09-25-2011 10:39 AM by Rickymouse	14	8,812
	Good deal on hardwood flooring? Miss Violaceous	09-22-2011 01:37 PM by Sal Ammoniac	2	4,085
	Drilling a hole in ceramic. Aankh	09-15-2011 09:35 AM by Aankh	5	6,237
	So, old trashed enamel sink- tips for attempting to restore? xanthous	09-12-2011 08:01 PM by Carol Peer	7	7,072
	My bedroom was ankle deep in water Thursday night. Tips for the aftermath? Maastricht	08-22-2011 09:32 AM by aruvqan	4	3,913
	Natural gas heating options for basement Bryan Ekers	07-25-2011 03:04 PM by Bryan Ekers	0	4,716
	Chicago siding and roofing contractors? pipper	07-22-2011 01:48 AM by Graham 66	7	5,544
	Water Hammer Lare	07-15-2011 12:05 PM by ankh	17	5,100
	Painting door jambs/door stops I-VI-ii-V	07-13-2011 01:05 PM by Harland1	4	9,711
	Moved: Talent cannot be defined sriram	-	-	-
	Moved: Basic Equality-Please understand Ambivalid	-	-	-
	Costs of Concrete Patios Bear_Nenno	06-12-2011 10:30 AM by Mr Downtown	2	5,797
	Trying to find an adjustable strike-plate for a door latch janeslogin	06-05-2011 06:16 PM by janeslogin	1	4,808
	Do washer hookups need that rubber gasket/washer? Ludovic	06-05-2011 12:27 PM by FarmerChuck	3	4,035
	some comments about water in the house guestchaz	05-25-2011 07:49 AM by Wile E	3	4,568
	Furnace sometimes stinks up the house when running. muythaiger	04-29-2011 12:29 PM by Joey P	6	11,362
	Practical to hand sand hardwood floor? LateComer	04-23-2011 11:58 AM by Morgenstern	11	29,427
	Interior house painter - per hour rate Oly	04-04-2011 11:30 AM by Broomstick	4	6,893
	Water pressure valves Curious3d	04-01-2011 10:03 PM by Snnipe 70E	2	4,771
	Reglazing a bathtub: DIY or not? Nars Glinley	03-25-2011 01:20 PM by Chum	1	4,494
	hole in backsplash quick question	03-16-2011 08:34 AM by Curious3d	1	4,436
	Paint not sticking to corner sealant. Richard Pearse	03-16-2011 08:21 AM by Curious3d	7	7,604
	Home Inspection Nightmare ... Need Advice auscgguysgirl	03-16-2011 08:19 AM by Curious3d	8	6,279
	Removing a Kitchen Faucet - Nightmare version usedtobe	02-28-2011 03:02 PM by Fedup	3	4,496
	Snapstone? Experience? wellanuff	02-23-2011 10:49 AM by Caffeine.addict	1	4,973
	Garage door springs control-z	02-21-2011 06:07 PM by Heyoka13	18	11,129
	Replacing 20-year old bakelite radiator knobs with themostatic new ones; good idea or not? Maastricht	01-08-2011 01:29 PM by Ed Zotti	6	6,845
	Is this type of remodelling possible? Cost? Dinsdale	01-03-2011 07:49 AM by ashishldh	17	7,220
	So, what is rehabbing all about? Autolycus	01-01-2011 11:34 PM by Mekigal	8	6,668
	How to keep drain line for whole house humidifier from freezing up? Laughing Lagomorph	12-29-2010 06:26 AM by aceplace57	12	10,165
	Furnace - Heat Exchanger questions Mama Zappa	12-11-2010 12:26 PM by Mama Zappa	14	22,361
	Wiring a porch light fixture I-VI-ii-V	12-02-2010 11:29 AM by gotpasswords	3	5,084
	How best to start learning everything about outdoor stains. janeslogin	11-22-2010 11:02 AM by misterkrc	3	5,303
	Salvaging a 1950s kitchen Quint	11-15-2010 08:43 PM by freddymac85	22	11,397
	Home inspection question (things to ask) satoridt	11-15-2010 08:41 PM by freddymac85	13	8,254
	Should I mow my lawn again? janeslogin	10-22-2010 03:42 AM by kambuckta	1	5,347
	Question about U.S. plumbing codes Alpha Twit	09-20-2010 05:58 PM by dzero	7	6,291
	concrete basement floor jimw	09-16-2010 12:02 PM by Sparky812	3	5,571
	Light switches that snap I-VI-ii-V	09-05-2010 07:19 PM by twickster	1	4,932
	Popcorn ceilings and what to do with them Hung Mung	08-28-2010 10:18 PM by Hung Mung	6	5,573
	Kindle Edition! Alan Smithee	08-22-2010 08:27 PM by Una Persson	13	5,839
	Wall-to-wall carpet: Can you get down to bare floor? Rilchiam	08-20-2010 01:46 PM by robsam	9	8,894
	Cooling a lofted bedroom with an awning window lindsaybluth	07-26-2010 02:55 PM by lindsaybluth	5	7,113
	My idea for building inexpensive yet attractive "modern" shelving: possible? xanthous	05-28-2010 10:50 AM by Sparky812	3	6,787
	Adding a third storey - insane, or feasible? Aspidistra	05-27-2010 10:40 AM by Sparky812	9	7,978
	Will my concrete ring foundation survive? Kiwi Fruit	05-07-2010 09:16 AM by Sparky812	5	6,957
	Neighbor run-ins during long, self directed rehab projects? pipper	04-13-2010 03:18 PM by Dinsdale	7	6,242
	Can you detect an Electric Line inside a wall? Icerigger	04-09-2010 07:22 PM by Peremensoe	2	8,106
	Plumbing Stacks aceplace57	03-31-2010 09:52 PM by Munch	4	5,924
	Need Advice About Home Inspection issues Really Not All That Bright	03-02-2010 08:06 PM by fojna	10	10,298
	will freezers get too cold if you leave them outdoors in the winter? fojna	03-02-2010 03:57 PM by janeslogin	2	5,355
	Bathroom Remodel for Newbie Homeowner Surly Chick	02-24-2010 05:52 PM by Maastricht	6	5,825
	Pipe leak- a couple of desperate questions! Moirai	01-28-2010 03:41 AM by EvilTOJ	6	6,518
	Anyone have experiences with hanging a curtain in the doorway to keep out drafts from the door? Maastricht	01-23-2010 08:17 AM by Maastricht	4	10,070
	Linoleum Woes Translucent Daydream	01-06-2010 07:14 PM by Translucent Daydream	14	5,848
	Repair and painting plaster walls? Zebra	01-03-2010 09:30 AM by Goodstranger	5	12,671
	Log Cabin congodwarf	12-21-2009 11:59 AM by Rental Lease	1	5,466
	A Review of Cork Flooring Sage Rat	12-19-2009 12:37 PM by Sage Rat	0	8,460
	I want to paint something and then remove the 'paint' Zebra	11-10-2009 05:24 PM by Hedda Rosa	1	5,526
	Steam radiator question congodwarf	10-20-2009 10:43 PM by congodwarf	5	11,383
	Solutions to problem with an old barn house misterW	10-10-2009 12:12 AM by Miller	13	5,996
	First Time Home Owner djinteractive	10-07-2009 09:06 AM by Rental Lease	8	5,276
	Kid's play structure Hampshire	09-30-2009 03:28 PM by bdgr	4	5,122
	Haggling price with tradesmen in the current climate Busy Scissors	09-11-2009 10:35 AM by BlinkingDuck	5	6,377
	old house pamiwi	08-13-2009 04:43 PM by Hollywood Landlord	2	5,195
	Replacing an Outside Light Fixture Icerigger	08-12-2009 11:43 AM by Sparky812	3	7,665
	DIY brick wall? kambuckta	07-30-2009 07:43 AM by kambuckta	6	5,823
	Why wooden houses? The Batman	07-21-2009 01:21 PM by gotpasswords	29	8,206
	painting metal dragonlady	07-08-2009 01:35 PM by Rental Lease	3	5,391
	How much would paving 1/4 mile of road cost? elfkin477	06-13-2009 08:10 PM by gustp	2	40,829
	Paint Stripping bdgr	06-09-2009 10:51 PM by bdgr	7	6,182
	Metal doorframe fachverwirrt	06-08-2009 02:12 PM by fachverwirrt	2	5,313
	Replacing a 75-year-old bathroom light magellan01	05-25-2009 01:12 AM by magellan01	4	6,001
	Tile Grout problems Zebra	05-11-2009 12:05 AM by usedtobe	7	7,128
	Electrical Question - Voltage Even when Switch is Off Una Persson	05-10-2009 10:59 AM by HongKongFooey	19	11,868
	moldy caulk in bathroom PandaMom	05-06-2009 10:52 AM by Sparky812	9	8,884
	Restoring lath & plaster walls haywiremac	05-05-2009 09:43 PM by Add99	5	8,047
	Stripping & painting tall fluted columns: any suggestions? Sampiro	05-04-2009 11:50 AM by cornflakes	3	5,878
	Foil wallpaper dragonlady	04-29-2009 06:50 PM by dragonlady	5	6,882
	New Side Gate Malthus	04-28-2009 08:08 AM by Sparky812	11	6,761
	Portable floor for outdoor basketball? Ceejaytee	04-24-2009 07:45 AM by Sparky812	1	5,600
	New water heater? Khadaji	04-23-2009 02:01 PM by Khadaji	6	5,127
	Refrigerator advice Pleonast	04-16-2009 01:39 PM by Pleonast	2	5,997
	Cedar Siding Maintenance, etc FoieGrasIsEvil	04-07-2009 05:58 PM by MaineRussian	10	19,432
	Replacing a sliding glass door Queen Tonya	04-07-2009 01:30 PM by MaineRussian	2	5,844
	Balancing my shower's hot and cold water. Khadaji	03-30-2009 07:23 AM by Sparky812	5	7,693
	how to open a window that has been shut for 2 decades? chappachula	03-27-2009 10:27 PM by runner pat	5	6,299
	How did pioneers add a room onto a cabin? Sampiro	03-13-2009 02:44 PM by elfkin477	1	6,161
	Determining hardwood variety/refinishing hardwood floors? FilmGeek	03-08-2009 04:01 AM by bdgr	12	7,293
	Filling and painting 70's-riffic panelling? Tristan	02-28-2009 02:50 PM by Joey P	13	18,515
	Post your favourite "Muldoons" ( 1 2) Malthus	02-19-2009 05:10 PM by Bites When Provoked	62	12,171
	No water from bathtub faucet AngelSoft	02-16-2009 01:20 AM by MatthewStabile	4	11,153
	Septic tanks - plastic, fibreglass, concrete .. Bam Boo Gut	02-14-2009 08:49 PM by MatthewStabile	4	10,392

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