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Dryer Vent Problem
I thought of that too, but it still leaves the problem of a vent pipe extending through a hole in the house below grade. And water that gets into the well can still get into the house around it, it's...
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Re: 1" mini blinds: vinyl or aluminum? (2023 Update)
I've had both, and would NEVER buy vinyl again. Go with Aluminium, you won't be sorry.---Peter B.
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used clothing @ wal-mt
Someone told me that wal-mt will start selling used clothes. Have you heard of this? If so when. Keep me informed...
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What amp rating/wire rating to add dedicated circuit for fridge?
So, if I am reading correctly, it is ok to run 14/2 wire for outlet for refrigerator if that outlet is on its own breaker.
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OT. Electric pickup introduction
Lordsdown Motors. <> I wouldn't want one just because of the lack of recharging stations. My favorite places to drive aren't population centers where it would be viable to have charging stations.
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Sand from drain pipe
We live near the beach. Sand from the roof drain is pouring into the garden covering the soil. Does anyone have a solution?
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Modern locks are a pest
My point exactly, why pick the lock when you can break down the large surface area? Force doesn't need access. Picking needs access.
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Diagnose shower leak I can't find
In on Mon, 25 May 2020 08:08:15 -0700 (PDT), TimR wrote: What's a foot joint? 3 or 4 of the 100 houses in this n'hood had leaks from the tub to the dining room ceiling. So did I but I was lucky that...
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Help with wifi thermostat
No experience with Alexa here. Wires are Power Heat stage 1 Heat stage 2 (only if you have two stages) AC stage 1 AC stage 2 (only if two stage AC) Aux heat (for heat pump) Fan Common (optional, so...
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Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol disappeared from the store shelves around early March and I've not seen it since. There's always E85 if we can figure out how to get the gasoline out of it.
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Back after 10 years
Thanks Tekkie! The most recent set are now greening up well with a butterfly and hummingbird friendly set of flowers. Bee Balm (wild bergamot), Johnny Jump up (forgot other names folks outside USA may...
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OT: Adult colouring books? WTF?
what about paint by numbers / ...
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2 Dead Cordless Drill Batteries -- Weird
I think you will find the charger is seeing a high resistance in the batteries and it thinks they are charged. With those batteries, self discharge is an issue. You should drag them out at least every...
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Need help
I am attempting to relevel my single wide trailer and then lay the floor but I have no clue what I'm doing. Any ideas, tips, pointers?