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Ariens snowblower wheel drive repair
Hello, Does anyone know how to remove the drive pulley on an ariens 1028 snowblower? This morning I found that the wheel drive was not working. I found that housing for the friction wheel shaft was...
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Help w/ garbage disposer repair
We got something stuck in the Insinkerator. From the sound of it, I think it's a small metal object. I can turn it using the hex-tool inserted into the bottom of the unit, and it works for a few...
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Genie Pro 88 won't close
I have a old Genie Pro 88 garage door opener. The door opens fine but when I try to close it is moves a few inches and then auto reverses. I tried adjusting the auto sesitivity screw at the back of...
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Burn on kitchen formica counter top
In a rental unit, I have a burned spot(about 2" in diameter )on the formica kitchen countertop. Short of replacing the entire kitchen countertop surface, are there other solutions that have worked for...
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Toilet Tank Lever
Yesterday I completely rebuilt a 20-year old toilet. Everything went well except for one issue with the tank lever. The new one looks identical to the old one, but there is a lot of play in the...
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15 years ago
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Unusual Kohler tub drain tool needed
I have a Kohler tub waste / overflow set that I'm replacing (installed around 1940), and I've run into a snag. The drain strainer doesn't use the standard X-shaped innards, and I need some sort of...
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15 years ago
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Electricity problem
Hi, I have a question about a problem I have encountered. All the receptacles in 2 of my upper bedrooms stopped working, after I checked the breaker had tripped in the main fuse box. It worked a few...
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attic moisture
I am the new homeowner of a 1927 Craftsman bungalow and am very concerned after finding the unfinished attic is extremely moist to the point that the wood is damp to the touch and has what is now...
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Copper Pipes / Electrical Panel Clearance
In my basement there is a cold water pipe (copper) that is approximately 1.5 feet in front of my electrical panel. It seems awfully close. Does code allow pipes to be ran this close? Amy
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Storing Construction Lumber
I picked up about 40 2x4's on sale today. The intent is to use them to finish my basement at some point in the future. They were too good of a deal to pass up, but I won't finishing my basement for...
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Stuck frozen car doors
Slightly off topic Anyone got any suggestions to keep car doors from freezing stuck. Yes, I know a heated garage would help, but I dont have that. I'm looking for something to put on the door gaskets...
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DTV related accidents and deaths
You're an idiot if you believe that!
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Multimaster Edge cutting tool/kit.
Any opinions regarding Multimaster? As currently much advertised on TV recently. At around $400! Seems pricey even if any good? TIA.
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Cleaning a bathtub
We have a downstairs bathtub that has been unused for the last 7 years. The collected dust/dirt will come off with elbow grease. However, there are suction cup marks on the floor of the tub. What's...
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I'd like some exciting drill bits
I'd like some exciting drill bits. All the drill bits I see advertised say they are boring bits. I dont want to be bored when I'm drilling, or I'll fall asleep on the job. Where can I buy some drill...
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