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[SOLVED] gas fireplace won't start-up - pilot is lit
Hello all - first post on this forum, so please excuse any newbie errors... I have a gas fireplace at home that I haven't used in a couple of years. I had turned the pilot off after I used it last. I...
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My New Year's resolution: don't use drywall screws
... for anything except hanging drywall.* It's really irritating to see how just about every screw I see driven into the various houses I work on seem to be those damned ubiquitous drywall screws....
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15 years ago
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For those of you playing at home
year, NORAD's Santa tracking center answered 94,000 calls and responded to 10,000 e-mails. About 10.6 million visitors went to the Web site, which can be viewed in English, Spanish, French,...
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15 years ago
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1.5" deep walls?
Hi, I'm building closet in an area where every inch counts. I was wondering about the poissiblity of turning the 2by's on the their sides and making 1.5" thick walls. Is that acceptable? I...
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15 years ago
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Gas fireplace valve stuck.
The house we just purchased has a gas fireplace built into the wall. The gas company came out and restarted service and lit all the appliances, including the fireplace pilot. It was still hot out and...
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15 years ago
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Sub-panel rough-in options
Hi, Can a sub-panel be installed in the ceiling between two ceiling joists with breakers pointing down? I'm also thinking of an alternative locations. I know that there is a rule against...
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15 years ago
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Please Diagnose Toilet Flapper Problem
About 50% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush handle. Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with...
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15 years ago
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How to properly use a hammer on nails?
I rarely use hammers & nails as I typically prefer to use screws over nails. However once in a while I need to use nails. I have to do some mending of framing in the attic and I need to nail wood...
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15 years ago
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electrical - tester says hot/neu or hot/grd reversed
Off of 1 panel I have: 3 220V circuits 4 110V circuits When one of the 220V breakers is on, all the 110 circuits display some kind of "error" -- either hot/neu reversed or hot/grn reversed, or in one...
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15 years ago
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thermocouple
I would like to chase the threads where the thermocouple screws in to my gas valve, dose anyone know what tap size? thank BIG D
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15 years ago
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Light i dimmer all the sudden
Hi, We've noticed the ceiling light fixture is not as bright as used to be. Changing the bulbs didn't help. I have the dimmer to control the fixture, it's all the way up. Any idea what...
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15 years ago
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Adhesive Primer
I just put down 1/4" Luan in my kitchen in preparation for Peel & Stick Tile. I am about to apply a coat of adhesive primer to the Luan. Can the primer be applied several days before the tile is to be...
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15 years ago
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Low temperature problems
The temp. here is around 15 degrees F (maybe less), and I have encountered two problems that I suspect are the result of the cold. 1. Electric starter on snow thrower (stored in attached but poorly...
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15 years ago
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Two Questions About Drill Bits
I have 2 questions about drill bits. 1. What type of electric drill bit would I use for plaster walls in a house (specifically to hang window blinds)? 2. I do not have cases for my bits (long story)...
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15 years ago
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Gas dryer shuts down after 5 minutes ? !
Kenmore "Ultra Fabric Care" gas clothes dryer, "Heavy duty 80 series", Model #97586210 75862... It runs well... gas warms the clothes, and the drum turns... for about 5 minutes only. Then it shuts...
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