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Four questions about actual antennas and installation
I now plan to put a pretty big tv antennas in my attic. 1)I won't need an assistent for aiming because I have a co-ax splitter in the attic, I'll bring a tv up, and I'll have RF remote control for the...
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register placement...
OK, so it's better to have heating registers under windows (where they'll hopefully combat the cold air coming off the glass) in a home and return vents more central - that makes sense. What about...
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Patching hole in yard lamp pole
When I went out to string Christmas lights on the ivy growing around the lamp pole in the front yard, I noticed that there is a hole in the pole about the size of a quarter. I can see the electrical...
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Where to get pre-made drawers
A bunch of years ago I bought a plastic/fiberglass drawer, to be mounted under a work surface. Unfortunately, that unit is in a house which I don't own any more. In the new house I built a real nice...
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Pressure Treated Wood Rotting
Here's a picture of some ground contact pt 6x6's used as a retaining wall. It was 18 years old. I had to replace about half of it. The rest was in "ok" condition. A lot of the rot started where it had...
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Serious Toilet Problem
I spent the past 3 weeks installing my new toilet, and I spent a small fortune on it, but it matches the decor in the bathroom. Last night I came home from work, turned on the water and powered it up....
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OT Camcorder advice - please
Have been reading and posting (when I have something to contribute) here for about three years. I realize that camcorders are WAY off topic, but I have searched the NGs every way I can think of and...
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Cast iron vent connection
I was in my attic doing some wiring and came across a 2" vent, I accidentally touched it and it moved..."moved" as in slid down for about two inches. The 2" cast iron vent is original. I hired a...
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Fun with electricity (or A Question about Wiring)
Hi there, folks. I'm not electrician, but I've changed out a fair number of light switches and outlets in my house. I decided this past weekend to swap out the dimmer switch in my dining room with a...
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Hardwood floors -- light refinish
I have hardwood floors in a house that I will be renting out. The floors are in fairly good shape, but they should at least be "lightly refinished". By that I mean that I think that doing something...
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HDTV connections
I have a HDTV connected to a satellite receiver via an HDMI cable. Under the HDTV's "Setup" menu, the "Source" menu lists AV1, AV2, AV3, HDMI1, HDMI2, Side and Digital Audio In. Each of those...
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Best Over-the-Range Microwave Brands?
1. Whirlpool? 2. GE? 3. Frigidaire? Is this the top 3 or am I way off. Any suggestions on where to start comparing brands/models?
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OT Making fun of the blind
Prince Philip mocks blind hero about color of his tie 't shoot the messenger.
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Brassing fitting help?
1st, I am NOT a plumber but I can turn a pipe wrench. I ordered a replacement brass tank cross tee for my well tank and because I measured the OD the unit I got is much larger than the original....
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Garage door legal question.
Hi everyone. We will be walking out of our house shortly in CA. I am selling everything that can be remove and one of the item is the garage door which I paid for about over two years ago. Is there...
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