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Shingle (laminates) bundles on roof - How long?
How long can I leave these on the roof? They are in bundles plastic wrapped no more than 2 high - temperature in 60's, sometimes low 70's. They have been up there for 3 weeks so far and seem...
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Alarm Install manual or expertise
I am looking to talk with someone who has installed this system or who has an installation manual for it. Thanks, Andy Safewatch Pro 3000EN
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Sort of OT ...swimming pool clock?
Hello, I have a Hydropool which is a swimming pool that shoots a water jet down the center and you can swim against the current. I swim with a face mask and snorkel as I find it too hard to turn my...
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bathtub drain stopper won't stay up
Hi, I recently moved in to my first house a few months ago. Over those few months the stopper in the main bathtub gradually stopped being able to stay in the up position to allow water to drain....
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How to add GFCI to circuit with obsolete breaker box?
I want to add GFCI to a pool light circuit. I traced the circuit to a Square D XO subpanel. The XO series breaker box is obsolete and the only breakers I can find are regular used ones (no GFCI...
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Harleysville insurance
Anyone using them? My agent called today and wants to replace my (up for renewal) policies with policies from this company. It would save me a bundle on both homeowners and auto. I could not find...
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"Popcorn" paint
I live in The Villages in Florida. Friend has ceiling of her garage painted with "popcorn". House is 9 years old. some of the paint is coming off, but there is no sign of water damage of any kind....
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geo thermal
My next door neighbour is considering installing geo-thermal heating and cooling using a heat pump 20-25 feet away from my deck. Should I be concerned about the noise? I like things quiet. Any...
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bathroom fan-light-heat
I'm going to replace my 35 year old bathroom fan-light-heater combo that has been in the house since it was built. The new one is also fan-light-heat. I haven't done this before and am looking...
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door knob mounting hole
All of the door knobs in house are brand Dexter. The knobs are approaching 25 years old. They are all mounted in 1 7/8" holes. Q1: Are there other door knob manufacturers that make 1 7/8" hardware? If...
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jomax cleaner
Friend told me to get some Jomax to use for cleaning my deck. I went to Lowes (only store near by ) and noticed two different kinds. Forget exactly what the package said, but one seemed for roofs and...
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U brackets, nailing
I have some U-shaped brackets that I'm nailing into a 4x4 post. The brackets will hold a 2x4 stringer. The nailing hole in the bracket is in the base of the "U", and it's hard to nail the nail...
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Phone jack woes? Any experts?
I've tried researching this and I am now completely confused by all the web page advice and really don't want to read about RJ's cat5, etc. any more :>0 1970-era home. Replacing old...
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Using paint remover on clothing
Found a nice bathrobe my neighbor had discarded; in good shape, except there were a few small splotches of white paint on it. Took it in, glopped some of my paint remover (3M Safest Stripper) on the...
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Home Depot return policy
I'm guessing someone on this list knows. I returned a water heater, today. Purchased Jan 26, 2004. Six year warranty. The returns desk refunded me my original $198 or whatever it was (including...
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