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Read this advice before re-roofing and rain gutter installation.
If you=92re going to install or replace rain gutters or going to re- roof I strongly recommend using gutter hangers that have a strap. Try to avoid using the other types of hangers as much as...
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adding an audio jack to an electrical box
Hi, I have a two gang box. I would like to replace it with a three gang box where the third slot is occupied by an audio jack (the idea being that audio out on my computer goes to the jack and the...
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problem replacing ceiling fan/light with light fixture
I'm trying to replace a ceiling fan/light fixture with just a light fixture. There are separate wall switches for the light and fan (both are also three-way). I didn't notice how the old fixture was...
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Share our blessings
This is to wish all the good people on this NG Happy Holidays and a New Year of peace, health and prosperity. At this holiday seasons, let us share our blessings with poor Bradley Manning, who is...
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GE "BAD LINE" Error Message (2023 Update)
As my wife was preparing dinner a short while ago, she encountered a loud beep and a scrolling "BAD LINE" message on our new GE electric stove. According to the GE web site (their Answer Center is not...
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Cat Doors
I'm putting in a new door, as well as residing/rebuilding that part of the house, and I'm thinking of putting in the cat door in the wall rather than the door. I'd like to avoid some obvious problems,...
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Vacant property causes cracked sewer pipes?
I participate in a real estate investor discussion group and the topic came up about old cast iron sewer pipes tending to crack in properties that have been vacant for a long time. One theory offered...
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Loose refrigerator door handle
The refrigerator (GE) door handle is getting loose from constant pulling. I don't see an obvious way to get at the fasteners to tighten them. Any ideas?
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Premium GFI outlets?
Was looking for a new GFI outlet for the bathroom. Went to the local big box hardware store. Saw a GFI brand selling for about $7. Saw another brand, costing about $12 that said it was a "premium"...
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13 years ago
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Looking for clear lap cement.
I need a product that has the same thickness and consistency and waterproof quality as lap cement but is clear or transparent and not black or runny like Thompson=92s. If anyone has any ideas I would...
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LED Flashlight Emergency Light Combo at Costco
Just found a great product at Costco. It's a rechargable LED flashlight with a charger base that plugs into a wall outlet. With the flashlight on the base, it also serves as an emergency light. When...
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cleaning out espresso coffee machine
I have a solenoid type espresso machine which seems to be completely blocked up I can hear the pump pumping and water comes out of the wand so the pump is clearly working but nothing comes out of the...
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Flat Screen TVs
I know, not really a home repair question, but I don't know of a better place for this. Surprise! For Christmas, I now have a beautiful 47" flat screen TV. This is to replace my 10 year old 36" JVC...
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Spray painting speaker grills
Hi, I have bought white paintable in-wall speakers. I would like to spray paint them now, but I'm worried about the paint clogging the grilles. Any word of advice here? Like, spray from a few more...
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Why aren't many / most LED light bulbs dimmable?
I'm seeing more LED lightbulbs turning up on store shelves. I don't think I've seen one yet that is ok to use with a dimmer switch. I can understand why CFL's can't be put on a dimmer - but why not...
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