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How to thaw frozen pipes

Jan 31st 2008 8:00AM Since there isn't a basement under this prefab house we rent, every winter we end up with frozen pipes. We always keep the bathroom faucet dripping but someone inevitably forgets to keep it dripping. So far this year, we have managed to remember to ... (0 Comments)

DIY & Save: Home Strength Workouts For Pennies

Nov 17th 2009 12:00PM Photo: adifansnet, Flickr Expensive gym membership draining your bank account? Home gym equipment isn't cheap either. But, wait! There is a DIY alternative. Some creative fitness enthusiasts are making their own strength training equipment ... ... (0 Comments)

An easy way to insulate and skirt an elevated structure

Feb 15th 2008 7:00PM I have occasion to work at a Catholic retreat center in the beautiful north Georgia mountains, adjacent to a National Forest. Over the Christmas break, in a bitter cold spell, one of the mobile homes used as temporary housing had frozen water lines ... (0 Comments)

Don't It Yourself: Pipe bombs

Jul 17th 2008 8:00AM If you're reading DIY Life, chances are you like to make things. Perhaps you build large structures, or maybe you enjoy sewing. I hope you can keep your creativity from overflowing into the pipe bomb arena, though. We've all started projects only ... (1 Comments)

Solder copper pipe

Jun 16th 2008 10:00AM Does plumbing intimidate you? Don't let it! It's not as mysterious or carnivorous as electrical work. Permanent plumbing connections are secured using an assortment of copper pipe and fittings: if you can do Legos, you can sweat copper. You'll need ... (0 Comments)

Plumbing with PEX instead of copper

Feb 4th 2008 12:00PM In relocating the hookup for a washer and dryer I ran into a tricky situation. It was going to require six joints in both the hot and cold lines to maneuver around a beam, go under the joists, and then connect to the existing plumbing. Not looking ... (5 Comments)

Get rid of loose pipes

Feb 13th 2008 4:30PM Recently I had occasion, courtesy of my spouse, to change out the trim on the shower valve in our kids' bathroom. The project went very smoothly until I pulled the trim plate from around the single handle valve control. For some reason it had been ... (3 Comments)

Build your own PVC plastic ship's telescope for a play system

Feb 15th 2008 5:00PM The popularity of pirates right now cannot be overestimated. The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has made being a pirate cooler than a slushie on a hot summer day. If your children are fortunate enough to have a wooden play system in the ... (0 Comments)
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