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lawn tractor - stubborn reversing gear
The reversing gear on my elderly (pushing 25 years now) lawn tractor's getting a little stubborn - at least while the engine's running; it seems happy switching between forward and reverse when the...
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Will outdoor step noses and treads cause rot?
I'm thinking about putting some treads or noses on the steps of my deck to increase visibility and traction. Do these cause noticible rot over time? Should I caulk under or around them to seal out...
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Washing machine water hammer question
Howdy, I have a calypso whirlpool washing machine that has worked without any problems for the past 10 years but I've recently developed a problem. I am getting a constant water hammer vibration...
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AC filter options
My mother's AC uses a 24 x 24 filter for her central A.C. She is having to pay $3.00 for each fiberglass filter. I am looking for ideas on cutting down on that cost. Thanks, Andy
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Need help with Dishwasher
------------------------------------- Hello, I have a Kenmore Dishwasher, Model 66515777990. It leaks under the door. Not from under the unit, just under the door. What can cause this, the door seal?...
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13 years ago
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Wiring photoelectric sensor to 14/2 uf cable ??? How to ??
I am trying to add a photoelectric sensor to a 120 vac sign light at the end of my driveway. In effect, I am splicing in the sensor into a 14/2 uf underground cable, at the point where it comes out of...
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13 years ago
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HF new promos
Met my parents for lunch, after church. My Mom the coupon clipper had a bunch of Harbor freight ads. A couple offered free set of screw drivers. A couple offered free bar clamp. Neat stuff. The screw...
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Tip: Cutting laminate on table saw
Here's the tip: for smoothest cuts, cut plastic laminate *upside down* on a table saw (face down). Discovered this by accident the other day trimming a piece of Pergo flooring. I had to cut it...
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13 years ago
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InSinkErator Disposer Housing Cracked
I'd never run into this failure before, have any of you? SWMBO reported finding water on the floor of the cabinet under the kitchen sink at 10:30 PM one evening last week. Taking a look see with a...
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Do low-speed fans on new warm air oil furnaces run all the time?
Do low-speed fans on new warm air oil furnaces run all the time? How do multii-speed fans in new OIL warm air furnaces work. One webpage said that such a fan might use 200 watts, but the one speed fan...
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Anyone know where this house is?
road looks like it goes through the house. It is hard to tell if it is a road or just his driveway.
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13 years ago
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Took out the old Furnace
When my Heat Pump was installed a few years ago we just pulled the old fuel oil furnace over to the side. I'm going to make a run to the scrap metal place next week so I decided to take the old...
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13 years ago
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leaky oil burner considering replacement
Hi all, I'm brand new to this hub, I'm also in a bit of a bind. My 27 year old base board water, oil burner with a domestic hot water coil is leaking water from the bottom of the unit from the heating...
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13 years ago
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Old Briggs/Stratton
21" Yard Machines push mower with 4.5 hp Briggs/Stratton Quattro, about 12 years old. Yesterday I pulled/sharpened the blade, cleaned the air filter, and changed the oil. Old oil looked about the same...
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13 years ago
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Outdoor porch ceiling fan
Considering adding one. It's a screened porch with a plywood ceiling. There is no good access above but there is a light already in the right place so the electric can be used without removing...
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13 years ago
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