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floor molding in garage?
Finishing up phase 1 of finishing the garage (the tape and spackel came out very nice) and thinking about floor molding to keep things easier to clean, and stop those tiny little parts from falling...
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House Electric - Wire Problem
The other day I noticed our porch light was out. Assumed it was the bulb, but that wasn't it, so I removed the fixture, thinking it was a loose wire nut. There is a black wire and a white wire in the...
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13 years ago
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acrylic sheet waterproof glue?
Hi all, I'm looking for a glue to bond together clear acrylic sheet. Needs to dry clear, withstand submersion in (cold) water, and (hopefully) be something that I can get at a local store (rather than...
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Lennox furnace temperature control
I have a home furnace with a lennox control. It's about 30 years old. The problem is that, when the room temperature is cold, like 55 degrees F, and the control is set to 70 degrees F, the furnace...
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13 years ago
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30 Bucks for the HF Multifunction Jan 14-17
I have a 6 amp grinder that I bought from the local Ace a few years ago. It's an off brand, but it's still working. One thing is that I can bog it down, and it is 6 amp. The $10 HF unit is just a...
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13 years ago
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HF Air Compressor Fitting Leak
I own an older model of this HF Air Compressor: far as I can tell, only the tank and frame are different, the gauge set-up seems to be the same. In any case, the hose leaks at the quick release...
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13 years ago
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Where to drill holes in sump basin
I am installing a sump basin in my basement to help with occasional high water table issues. This has no perimeter french drain right now, but could be added down the road. In any event, I was told to...
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Can I add 1" of mortar to an existing bed of concrete recently poured?
I am doing a exterior stair case project. Basically from the exterior landing of the house there is a 12" step down to meet the walkway. The walkway is then sloped to meet the driveway which is five...
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13 years ago
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Homes for the Homeless
Due to circumstances, I will be homeless at sometime in the future, and that day may not be too far away. I've been watching the homeless people downtown. Most have an old shopping cart and cart...
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13 years ago
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OT (sort of): UV protection
I've been using mylar for various things, adding extra layers of glazing cheaply. It's dead clear. It does deteriorate under UV and needs to be protected from UV. So far I've been using Sun Tuf, which...
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Brad nailer tool
How does this tool work? Where does it get its power from? Home Depot has it on sale for $89, a 18-gauge kit. You must by now know, that i am completely in the dark about this tool. LOL
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Dryer shutting itself off -- curious.
I have a Frigidaire electric clothes dryer (Model GLER341AS0) that needed a rear bearing assembly to be replaced. It was making a loud clunking noise and a friend and I were able to determine that the...
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Repairing a chair seat
So, the seat of an old kitchen chair broke in two this week. I have removed the old fiberboard seat and make a new one with some available plywood. The bare seat is covered with some foam padding and...
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Harbor Freight Expansion
If I see people standing around I ask to see the manager. If he was part of the laziness I ask him to write his name down and the name of his district manager and phone number. This leads to FAST...
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Lawnmower class action suit - Status?
Remember last year when we got notices of a class action suit against lawn mower companies because of supposedly incorrect HP ratings of the engines? Has anyone heard anything or have any info on the...
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