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shower tile grout cracking on floor
I have a shower and the grout on the floor has hair line cracks in it. The shower wall is fine, no problems. Upon looking closely at the grout I found that there are holes through out it. The holes...
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Gas Dryer problems
My gas dryer wouldn't ignite, igniter wouldn't even glow, even though the drum would turn. Checked the thermal fuse and it was blown, so I replaced it, yet there wasn't any obstruction anywhere....
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Please help solve this 12V electrical circuit puzzle
I'm working on a puzzle (game) that I can't seem to figure out. puzzles are on 12 volt electrical circuits with incandescent lights on the top puzzle and LED lights on the bottom puzzle. The answer...
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Hotpoint gas range fire
We had a brand new Hotpoint range burst into flames after the oven was set to preheat for 15 minutes. Has else anyone had this problem? Does anyone know of a recall on 2008 and 2009 Hotpoint stoves?...
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Point and shoot IR thermometers
They are supposed to give instant temperature readings of the surface they are pointed at. But when I point it at the shiny copper pipe out of my water heater, it reads just a degree or two above the...
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Glue sheetrock to masonry wall?
I am thinking about adding a layer of sheetrock to an existing party/dividing wall that is between my house and the house next door. I am trying to decide what is the best way to attach the sheetrock...
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Suggestion to pump gasoline from one car to another in a garage
Any suggestion on a good gasoline pump to move gas from one vehicle to another in a garage? My wife always fills up at the most expensive stations while I get my gas at the least expensive I can find...
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Garage door windows/solar heat
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with a garage door with southern exposure, having or adding windows for some solar heat? Or something like the big fold up bug screens with plexi-glass (actually...
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A HP case study
Sounds a lot like the latest advertising blurb from one of the big three auto makers- " Our quality is as good as Toyota and Honda" Gerry :-)} London, Canada
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Fluorescent Light Fixture Question
I have a pair of recessed fluorescent light fixtures in the kitchen that I think the ballasts are going out. The lights do not come on sometimes and sometimes when it does come on it is very dim....
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Tile Overlap in Shower
The patient is a shower stall, acrylic base, cement backer board, 8x10 tiles in thinset. The tiles overlap the lip of the acrylic base by 1/2"(?) and there is a 1/4" gap between the bottom row of...
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Can Edison circuite (12-3) be continued as separate 12-2 regular circuits?
I have an Edison circuit with 12/3 wiring feeding a duplex outlet with one circuit and associated outlet dedicated to a basement freezer. The other outlet of the duplex pair is on the other leg and...
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Refrigerator siting outside
I have a refrigerator that has been uncovered outside in rain and snow for a month and its about 20 out now, I brought it inside where its warm and wonder how long it should sit and dry out, would 24...
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temperature sensors
Hi, I'm on a quest against my ugly thermostat that controls heat and A/C. Is there a solution that includes an elegant temperature sensor that sends the information to the thermostat that's hidden in...
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Great Stuff on the ceiling
Hi, What's the best trick making Great Stuff stick to the bottom of the roof and not fall prior to curing? I have an area that's about 18" x 18" that needs to be covered. The bottom of the roof is...
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