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Generators and electronics
We live in the country and the power goes out quite often. So I bought a 5000 watt generator, properly connected, which powers the furnace, the water pump, the freezer anbd refrigerator and several...
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Wiremold: a review
Just finished a small job using Wiremold and thought I'd share my experiences with it. The last time I used the stuff was a long time ago. I was asked to add a couple of outlets in a bedroom in an...
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Noise from main sewer drain
I live in the bottom floor of a 5 story house, and we just got a new main sewer drain pipe (a vertical pipe for bringing waste water out of the house). That s very nice but somebody on the upper...
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More economic disaster on the way, and what should be done about it
Just read an excellent piece on the second wave of the economic crisis that's about to hit us, and what should be done about it. Article at note on the source: Counterpunch is the decidedly...
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Do you believe these BTU's?
Hi, I'm interested in buying one of these radiators, but I am having a hard time believing the BTU ratings on these units. Is the 12,000 BTU's really possible in a 3'x3' radiator? I...
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We're doomed!
"[WINNIPEG] - The [Canadian] government is reviewing the safety of energy-saving light bulbs, responding to concerns the low-cost green alternative may emit potentially harmful ultraviolet radiation....
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Wood stained by stick-on protectors
Hi - I don't know how to describe those peel-off, stick-on cloth-like protectors that you cut & fit to the base of lamps, vases, etc. to avoid scratching the surface on which they are placed. I...
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I need my supply line fixed
When I got home today, I had a message. Apparently, my water supply line has broken and was flooding the neighbor's yard. They called the water company and had it shut down at the meter. I have a...
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Electric Water Heater Energy Usage labels
I have a 50 Gallon electric water heater that is just not getting the job done. One person can shower as long as he wants but the recovery time is just too long between users and My wife, My kid and...
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What does code say about this
I can't get any help from the code office. They want a drawing but won't give me the info to do it right. Well, to be honest here's the complete story. Three years ago we erected a double...
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Yet another laundry timer problem....
How long should it take my old lady to dry clothes? Seems like it takes the witch forever.
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Section of house losing power
------------------------------------- We recently bought a 30 year old home and it has developed an interesting electrical problem. There is one outlet in the basement that seems to control whether or...
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Ugly brick fireplace and a limited budget
You can paint brick. Why not try that first in case it meets your needs?
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florescent light
I have a kitchen ceiling light with four 48 inch florescent tubes. The light has recently just stopped working. It is about 2 years old, from Lowes. It is one of the newer type fluorescents. Is there...
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Preventing frozen pipes on slab
I live in a house that was built in 66, it's on a slab (no crawl space or basement), and it's all copper or galvanized pipe. I live in Southern Virginia, and it's been freezing lately. We...
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