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American Standard Champion install problem- level off- more than an inch.. looks lopsided, why?
I installed a new toilet and it looks lopsided. I did remove the old wax ring with a putty knife.. I then put new johnny bolts and layed the new wax ring. The bathroom floor is leveled. When I look at...
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latex spray unit
looking for brands/models for DIY homeowner spray unit for thick latex paint. All past units I have ever tried would not spray thick paints without lots of thinning and were monsters to clean after...
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13 years ago
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Suggestion for 24V/120V relay to control new outlet?
I'm looking for suggestions on a 24volt relay with contacts that can handle 120V, 7 amps. I'm looking to install it to control a new 120V outlet that is going in an attic and needs to be controlled by...
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13 years ago
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Eternal September
The Eternal-September web page appears to be off line. Any clue what happened to them?
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13 years ago
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American Standard Champion toilet- question about flushing and water splash
Just had a Champion (American Standard) installed .. I like it. my question- when one flushes the toilet, seems like the water splashes somewhat... is this normal? if not, what is the cause and how do...
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13 years ago
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Chain Saw Oil Question
I recently got a Homelite 16" chain saw by John Deere. It works well, but it puts out so much bar & chain oil, that it virtually drips off of the chain when it is stopped. If I let it idle, it will...
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13 years ago
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Rough estimate
I've one estimate (too high)done. I have a roof on a house 22' by 24' that is low (4ft at peak). I want it ripped off and put a gambrel style to utilize the upstairs space. That involves removing and...
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13 years ago
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Grout or Caulk at shower/tub line?
I am having new ceramic tile installed on my shower/tub surround. The job is being done well -- with cement backer board etc. My question is about the 1/8-inch gap between the bottom of the ceramic...
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13 years ago
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UF cable under deck permitted for Pool?
Last week I asked about running UF cable under my deck for a pool filter outlet. I was ready to get the material when someone told me that UF cables are generally not suppose to be used for pool...
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13 years ago
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Replacement of old MAIN all-fuse panel with a circut breaker panel
I have installed CB sub-panels many a times with no problem because I can disconnect the live wires at the main panel. In the old house I am fixing, I need to replace the all-fuse MAIN panel with a...
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13 years ago
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OT: Betty White on SNL
47 minute video.... from SNL last night is one classy lady.
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13 years ago
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Best insecticide
Make your own DDT Full instructions: http://blog.planetpreterist.com/index.php?itemid=2461 http://blog.planetpreterist.com/index.php?itemid=2461
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13 years ago
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OT: 3D shadow box
I now have the back and sides framed out. The woodriver bench plane is a bit big for the job of the angles but made it work well enough sliver by sliver until they all fit just right. The top piece is...
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13 years ago
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installing a new toilet- question, almost done, took level and noticed not level..??help
Hi, I have already installed the toilet and took a level and see that it is not exactlyl level..does this matter? please advise as to what should be done, thanks
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Questions about frost heave ?
This is one subject that I find impossible to understand. Although the theory about having a firm foundation to a point just below the frost line is clear, everywhere I look I see construction of...
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14 years ago
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