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Two Input Power Strip? (for transfer switch between two A/C sources)
Is there a simple power strip that has two male plug-in cords instead of one, with a switch controlling which cord connects to the female outlets on the strip? It's needed for quickly switching some...
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metal electric outlet box cover
I am remodeling my kitchen and am planning on putting in a in-floor heating mat with a programmable thermostat. The instructions for the mat said to install a 4" square outlet box and run condit down...
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Need Help Re Pipe Connection
I have plastic water piping. I have an outside freeze-proof faucet connected to this piping that I want to replace. Wouldn't you know that the male end of the metal faucet threads into the female...
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OT With three wives, why was his place so messy?
OT With three wives, why was his place so messy? It looked like a college dorm. Not just in the video the SEALS took but in his own vide. The power strip was on the floor in *front* of the little tv....
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Wood preservative for in-ground & near in-ground use
The local borg used to sell a jug of green copper-based fence post preservative that smelled nasty but seemed to do a good job of preventing rot on fence posts. I went to HD tonight and in my area...
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Cause of blue stain in toilet? Iodine?
I haven't cleaned my toilet bowl in about 2 months and I'm seeing this blue trail of a stain running out from the large jet in bottom of the bowl. I've never seen it before (and I've gone a lot longer...
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cheap painless repair for faux wood garage door panel?
Apologies in advance for putting a home repair question in this political round table. :^/ Now that I am driving to and from work in daylight again, I noticed a problem on the bottom panel of my...
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Frigidare goes bump in the night
I have a basic Frigidare refrigerator (freezer on top) that is about 22 years old. For the last 6 months or so, it has been making a banging sound at the end of each cycle. I pulled it away from the...
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12 years ago
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Leveling Main Level
I am about to begin reflooring the main level in the house. One thing I know I'll have issues with is the fact that the floor is not level. I could see/feel dips and rises through the carpet, so I...
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Popcorn in a microwave oven!
Well, maybe the Subject line got your attention. I just wanted to vent a little and warn others of this potential problem. My 2 year old Whirlpool microwave oven started producing a burning plastic...
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What that glue?
What's that popular rubber-like glue used to stick come-on credit cards to mailers and other labels without destroying the paper when separated? You know, the stuff that comes unstuck fairly easily...
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OT Very short suspenders
I need a couple of single straps that work like suspenders but they only need to be about 5 inches long. I don't need them joined like suspenders, just two singles. Anyone know where to get a pair? --...
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kitchen floor tile question
a friend of mine just had a new kitchen installed. The contractor who did the tile work installed new tile for the floor. The job was finished, but my friend noticed the contractor, for some odd...
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LG washing machine repair
------------------------------------- We have a 3 year old LG washing machine not used much by two older adults that has broken frequently. we have a friend with the same problems. The LG repair...
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cutting 6 x 6 beams with miter saw ???
Will a 12 inch, non-reciprocating miter saw cut 6 x 6 beams in one pass ??? I know it would be close, but I would like to hear from someone who has done it. Again, can it cut in one pass, so as to get...
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