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Bathroom Remodel Question: buying different toilet than pedestal-- different company.. problem?
Hi I am remodeling a bathroom. The pedestal i will be using is a totally different brand Kohler than the toilet I will be using.. Reason, the Toto toilet flushes better than the Cimaron by Kohler......
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"Heatballs" kicked out of the park
"A German man has failed in an attempt to circumvent the EU ban on 100 watt incandescent lightbulbs by rebranding the product as Heatballs. " 's not for the chicks (baby chickens, not hot females).
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Not Necessarily Off Topic
It has to do with wooden ladders and fire departments. I suppose that might be of concern to homeowners. I thought it was pretty cool. :-) Wood Ladders | Vent Enter Search
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Monitor Kerosene Heaters/ stopped production ?
I have 3 Monitor heaters that use K1 fuel oil. I like them a lot, but have heard recently that Monitor has stopped making them. Anyone know if this is true, and if so, where would one find parts for...
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Turn a book into a secret safe
Step-by-step. With pictures. from this website: "How to build an Impenetrable Snow Fort" "Amateur Boxing for Beginners" Make a secret book safe to stash your booty in just four easy steps. Build a...
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Crawl space moisture barrier solutions
I have a little home repair business going after working as a construction carpenter for many years. One customer has a damp crawl space in which standing water accumulates during the rainy season,...
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Have wasp spray ready when you open the flue
Last year when I opened the fireplace flue for the first time in winter, several wasps fell down into the fireplace. They started to liven up in the warmth of the house, so they had to be killed...
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pipe tee definition
Pipe tee (definition): a fitting designed to couple three pipes and two roots. Example:...
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Leak in kitchen
Had one of the valves under the kitchen sink leak when we were gone for a couple of days. Mucho water in the kitchen to the point there is water coming up from under the tiles in front of the area. We...
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What to do after oil stain?
Should I wipe on a coat of linseed oil after oil-staining new bare wood? If I don't paint it, and don't need a great finish, I usually "finish" wood one of two ways: 1) Linseed oil wiped on and wiped...
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DIY Star Trek doorway
If there's a fire, don't you just escape by teleporting to somewhere else?
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What Is a Furnace Draft Inducer Blower? I'll tell you what it is ...
It's another component that can fail on you on the coldest night of the year, over a holiday weekend, fouling up your vacation or christmas plans. Tell me if your precious, modern furnaces with their...
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Diamond tip drill bits and saw blades
I'm wondering if the cost of diamond tipped blades and bits may rise in the near future. One of the biggest fastest growing fad in jewelry is "chocolate" and "black" diamonds. In the past most all...
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Mansfield Flush Valve
Looks like my ancient Mansfield toilet needs to have the flush valve seal, possibly the entire assembly replaced. Although messy doesn't appear to be too difficult a job. Curious as to whether that...
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220 to 110?
Can I use my 220 volt outlet ( air conditioner use ) to a 110 usage with an adapter of some sort? Seems a waste for its only use is for the AC which is used sparingly, usually during extreme heat...
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