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Is this roof right?
So we're in the process of doing a big renovation on our house and one of the things that we did was the roof. When we bid the roof I wanted shingles, but was told that I would have to add pitch if I...
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Insulation above carport ceiling sheetrock
This 1990 house has 4 bedrooms, all upstairs. Only the one above the carport is noticeably hotter than the others. I think the most important reason is that the underside is outdoor instead of indoor...
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Dryer won't turn
I posted this about five minutes ago, but has not appeared. Hope this will not be a double-post, apologize if it is, but ignore the other, I guess... I have a KitchenAid electric clothes dryer, Type I...
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Clothes Dryer Woes
I have a KitchenAid electric clothes dryer, Type I with the lint screen on the top of the dryer. Model number keys750Jq1 if anyone cares. A few days ago, I pressed the start button and it did not...
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Air Conditioner compressor Humming sound
I have a Lennox 10 ACB Compressor system. I noticed today that the Air compressor (external) was making a humming sound and the fan was not working. The rest of the Air Conditioning system seems to be...
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Concrete Repair Question
The approach to my driveway, at the street/curb area, is cracked at one corner. Three fist sized pieces, in a triangle shape are loose. Should I try to epoxy the pieces to the street then fill in the...
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OT: need a keyboard for work
Relief is here. Be the first on yer block to once again annoy the crap outta yer cow orkers. Besides, what did they ever do for you, besides short change you on the collected bill/tip the last time...
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Computers on the way out
Looks like desktop and laptop computers are on the way out. The smartphone with it's always on internet browser is coming in. Use a tablet to connect to your smartphone's own hotspot if you want a...
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To Roundup or not Roundup
I have this little patch of land that backs up to my lot that was deeded to me recently. I have a few areas that I want to plant "regular" grass instead of the stuff that planted itself when it was...
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12 years ago
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What's a "Portable Storm Door"?
I received this email the other day. I don't think I've got any "portable storm doors" lying around, so I guess I can't help this guy out. If any of you have one (or more) let me know and I'll put you...
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12 years ago
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Paint-on repair coating for an old tarp
I have a very old tarp made of some sort of fabric which seems to be coated with some rubber-like layer on one side. [The other side is a once-shinier silver-gray color.] Due to making the mistake of...
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12 years ago
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OT Has anyone in the group ever had to verify your signature on a credit card receipt?
If someone used your card without your permission, would that not already be fraud? Just wonder how often a signature dispute comes up.
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Bathroom odors
In one of our three bathrooms, we have a slight sewer gas odor. But, even a slight sewer gas odor is unpleasant, so I need to fix it. The odor is not coming through the shower or lavatory drains, but...
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Need rebuild or replacement electric motor (2023 Update)
Puget Sound area. I have a very old, hot water radiant heat system, with a B & G motor to circulate the water. The motor is beginning to fail, shutting down, with a distinctive electric burning odor....
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Porcelain tile installation as backsplash
If sanded properly, it is okay to install porcelain tile over laminate as a back splash behind a stove? Also, can porcelain tile be installed directly onto solid oak wood? Oak has been part of house...
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