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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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Has anyone used Lanco Elastomeric Roof Paint ?
It is made for asphalt shingles according to the site. Has anyone used it and whats your opinion on it ? Is it high quality ?...
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Rehabbing an old gas range
Hi, We have this Amana gas range which is a slide in type and it is really old looking. It is white and the burner bowls have taken a beating and I just can't clean them. I also cannot find...
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Rust stain on tile
I got a new clothes washer yesterday (sweet!) and on taking the old one out, found one of the leveling legs had rusted and left a very noticeable stain on the tile. The tile is a matte finish,...
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Man can ignite his faucet water, gas drilling
This is in the same town I live in where drilling for Marcellus Shale is quite the hot topic. I quite sure this video may put a wrinkle in things, if they are at fault...
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Electrical help needed - valve actuators.
I have a 24 VAC transformer powering two Jandy pool valve actuators. I have both hooked up to a single pole, double throw switch. Flip the switch one way the the actuators move until limit switches...
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Genie Garage door opener
Our Genie garage door opener failed to open the door all the way yesterday - it was unusually cold - I disconnected the arm from the door and the door moved up and down freely without any binding -...
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Kitchen faucet leaks from base
Leaks more right after faucet is turned on, but a little all the time. I am not handy enough to remove faucet from underneath (to change gasket IF that is the problem). Right now, can't afford to call...
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