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What's the best floodlight with motion detector.
I live in the last house in a line of townhouse. The HOA wanted me or the guy whose building is at right angles to mine to put up a motion-detector controlled floodlight. I volunteered so that I could...
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Tile flooring in bathroom
What is the best under layment cushioning for tile. I have seen a coat of such at a place I frequent. I have tile, but I want to put down a soft under layer over the old wood and then be able to...
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Electric log splitters
Am considering an electric log splitter. I see many in the 7-ton range state they run on 110v circuits. Yet none specify how many amps they draw. Will I need 20A to keep things safe?
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CFLs vs LEDs vs incandescents: round 1,538
Since this seems to be a fairly hot topic here I thought I'd give it another little shove. (And I hope Don Klipstein responds, as he seems to be one of the most knowledgeable folks here in this...
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Cutting metal downspouts
What do guys use to cut metal downspouts? I tried a hacksaw and while it cut, it took awhile and gave me an uneven cut. Also, what is used to make the ends fit into elbows and such? Is there a special...
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Unpredictable Roof Leak
Our friends cottage has developed a leak in the shingle roof of the screened porch part of their cottage. The leak isn't heavy, and is less likely to occur during a rainstorm but rather at off...
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OT - Nomad water sprayer test
Quick product test, before dashing out the door. Open the package, looks fairly straight forward. Put the unit under the tub faucet, and fill a bit with cold water. Instructions say cold water only....
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Unfreezing drips
Ten-year-old Kenmore (Sears) refrigerator model 60992 (autoo-defroster, no ice maker) now drips from the freezer compartment. Space between its liner and outer shell is filled with ice (3 or 4 mm.)...
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How to fix a perma-squealing B&D 16" corded e-ic hedge trimmer
I actually have two with the same problem. They run fine, but they now also squeal without relent. Can I take it apart and get it to stop the noise?
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grill as a fire pit
Hi, I have a ton of scraps from home construction and rather than throw it out I'd like to burn it. (Many reasons: nails, limits on trash amount and weight, would use soot on my compost pile.) I...
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OT... GPS's
Do you own one, if so, what brand? Buying a gift for someone, and have been reading reviews until I'm blue in the face. Looking to spend around $250. Been looking on NewEgg, any suggestions for...
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Counter-tops: What's next after granite?
Are you guys seeing alternatives to granite these days as something "in"? My eyes are starting to gloss over when I see brand new kitchens put in with this and other stone that just seems somehow...
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Underground electrical conduit
I was blessed with about 800' of 2.5" underground pvc, which I intend to use to run power to my shop area, about 150' from the house. My ground is all blowsand mixed with lava rocks from fist...
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Seal/Stain New Pressure Treated Fence?
I installed a new pressure treated fence in May and now I'm thinking about sealing/staining to 1) protect it from water and 2) protect it from fading too fast from the sun. Question - what's...
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POPCORN CEILING REPAIR
I had a spot on a textured ceiling that needed repair so to texture the patch I sprayed a liitle paint on it to act as an adhesive then literally placed crushed popcorn on it. Sprayed some more paint...
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