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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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Outside Christmas LED Lights -- dull and weak....
Ok, so this year I went out to buy some more outside Christmas lights. Much to my surprise, I could not find any REAL lights, just the fake led lights. I looked at all the big box stores, including...
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leavin conductors exposed
i got a desk lamp from ebay like the one in the image link below. the bulb is held up by two adjustable telescopic rods, exactly the same type as you would find on the aerial of a FM radio. they are...
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Noise reduction for speakers
I have 4 speakers in my apartment. I would like to minimize the vibration transmitted to the floor. Right now, they are sitting on towels. Look for those "on the cheap" ideas. :-) Andy
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Refrigerator question.
Just replaced my old refrigerator. Want to sell or donate it but really would like to know the rated size (i.e. How big in cubic feet). BUT a Google search and a phone call to a parts supplier have...
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CLUNK in ductwork
Greetings, Little brick bungalow in the midwest US, built in 1954, poured-concrete foundation. Standard forced-air HVAC, galvanized duct-work. New Heil furnace/AC in 03-2010. For years, in the winter,...
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Good product: Maax shower door kit
From the giving credit where credit is due dep't: Just finished installing a set of shower doors for a client. They bought them (online from Home Despot). Fairly simple kit, from Maax (a Canuck...
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OT: DiHydrogen monoxide petition drive
At the Cancun United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 16) symposium. Every delegate approached by the petition-wielders signed the petition. (Whether they stopped at, say, five, or...
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Questions on new gas furnace and AC
Going through the quote process for my new furnace and AC and came up with two questions: 1 - Are new refrigerant lines required or recommended? The existing system is 26 years old, still working no...
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Things to consider about foreclosure and underwater mortgages
's an article on how a Florida woman fought her foreclosure for 25 YEARS! http://4closurefraud.org/http://mortgagecrime.info/ WSJ - The 25-Year 'Foreclosure From Hell' - Foreclosure Fraud Foreclosure...
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The end of home repairs - things to consider before buying a house
Fantastic article in the left column, which exposes dirty tricks Realtors use and the questionable tax benefits of house ownership. The links on the right side lead to many more great articles.
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Electrical Breaker 'cheat'?
Hi all, This is a code question more than anything, but I thought it might be worth looking at. I recently had a 240V electrical heating circuit added. #12 wire, 20A breaker. Max load is 3840W, but I...
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How far can water wick up soil?
Even though there's a vapor barrier covering the dirt in my crawlspace, there is still a strong musty smell in there that sometimes migrates into living area. The soil under the vapor barrier is moist...
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Blank-Blank Toilet Bolt Covers
I forgot to put the base for the toilet bolt covers under the nuts!!! Can I remove the nuts and retighten without damaging the flange seal or do I have to pull the pot, put in a new wax ring, etc?...
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FloodSafe supply hoses - any experience?
I was thinking of replacing the supply hoses on my warshing machine with some of the Watts FloodSafe hoses. As usual, I looked around the web to see how wonderful they were, but instead I came across...
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