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Home Depot NOT helpful
Woman calls Home Depot with a simple question: "How do you get blood stains out of a carpet? A LOT of blood stains...Can I come get a steam cleaner right now?" Call made at 11:00 p.m.
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Air conditioning price
In Pennsylvania a 1500 sq. ft. 2 story house. 26 years old. Gas heat pump installed now. How much would it cost to have a new heater & central air conditioner installed. Asking because i am thinking...
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What's a "Nonwiring Wire Connector"
As per the subject line... Items 1 -3 of this page, are they used for? http://search.hardwarestore.com/?query=nonwiring%20wire%20connector&tId=2664...
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hvlp spray gun
I thought that a high volume low pressure spray gun required air at about 60 cubic feet per minute and around 4 psi. This, I was told, could not be obtained with a standard air compressor (no easy way...
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Is this Roofing error pretty common?
I put the roof on my half-price shed kit last yesterday and I noticed that the roofing instructions in the plans were wrong. I did a little internet research and found some indications that a lot of...
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Fireplace insert on wheels
Hi, I'm purchasing a fireplace insert. I know that they need to be cleaned each year so I would like mine to slide in and out on castors with with breaks, or maybe some kind of lift mechanism that...
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Wire nut w/5 #12
Can someone tell me the best way to wire-nut 5 #12 wires in a 4x4" box. I know that a red nut will accept 5 #12 solid wires, but is there a better way ? I have seen posts that talk about con-blocks...
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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 rain...
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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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