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door bell not ringing
Hello.. My door bell has stopped working correctly. Need some advice before tearing everything apart.. The button outside is illuminated.. When pressed, light turns off, but does not trip off door...
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bosch nexxt 500 washer door gasket (leak)
at first I thought the problem (small leak during wash) was due to the small missing pieces around opening gasket but am now thinking it's the door itself not sealing tightly enough with the automatic...
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Need advice for French closet doors
I want to install a French closet door in my basement. The total opening is 60". Do they make pre-hung french closet doors, or do I have to buy 2 30" hollow doors slabs, and door jambs and construct...
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Valve Washer
I'm having a hard time trying to change this spigot washer. I thought if I would just remove the "C" nut I would be able to remove the valve and change the washer inside. I posted a labled picture on...
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Beckett burner banging
------------------------------------- I have a new Burnam boiler with a new Beckett burner. I have had 3 different servicemen here to check out the burner. It is set up perfectly 85% efficiency, smoke...
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OT - dead squeeze flash lights
Andy comments: I'l like to present something here that is of general interest. The LED flashlights that one gets for free from Harbor Freight have 9 LEDs , in paralled, run by three AAA cells with no...
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Air Filters for Smokers
I've got some smokers in the rental house and want to add air filtering. I've got a small hepa type filter with an ionizer in temporarily. But since I am dealing with mostly smoke, I wonder if one of...
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Cable System
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Remodel plumbing: Lots of "thinking ahead"!
I prefer electrical too. But PEX is highly reliable and if you home run it from a manifold to the fixture future service is easy, just turn off that line, no Ts buried in walls. Plus PEX doesnt burst...
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Have heat pump - No outside thermometer
Not unless the unit is unable to keep up. Otherwise let it do it's thing. Current heat pumps are still effective below 32f. They heat the air prior to it's entering the resistive heat stage so even if...
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Great customer service: Gardner Bender
Another in the Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due series: Just got a package today. No, not an Xmas present, but it might as well be. It was from Gardner Bender, the electrical tool company. Called...
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Fixing a Simpson 8.0kg toploading washing machine?
The machine was working and got half way through the cycle, but then wont agitate properly, jerking and lurching. The control LEDs for water temp are all flashing together along with beeping. This has...
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Attaching siding to concrete
Problem: homeowner's house has a large unclad section of exposed concrete foundation/wall at bottom. He'd like it covered with siding. Remainder of house has standard horizontal shiplap siding. I'm...
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Substrate for tiled counter?
I am finishing a bathroom counter. It's approx 75"x25" and will have two sink bowls Right now I have the top made from 3/4" plywood. It is not marine grade plywood BTW. The tiles are cut and ready to...
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13 years ago
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Replacing windows, frame and all
I am planning on replacing all of the windows in a house that I own that is being completely rehabbed and will then be rented out. I am wondering about the possibility of replacing the entire windows,...
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