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Dewalt drywall/decking screwdriver/gun
I use this for hanging drywall. But, recently started using it for other jobs involving gazillions of screws. I've noticed that the "bit" seems to last a LOT longer than the "bags of replacement bits"...
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Can PEX be used for an air line?
I have to keep an air compressor inside a heated part of the house, because it wont start outdoors in cold weather. But I have to run a long air hose thru the house, then leave my door part way open...
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Swamp cooler blower cleaning
Every spring when I prepare the cooler for another cooling season I have to get rid of the dirt accumulated in the blower during the winter. What I do is hold an A/C filter over the cooler air output...
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8 years ago
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Electrical wiring advice needed
Well over? 250v (the max in the 240v standard) is more than 80% of the rating Maybe this is a case where Canada is not as safe as the US. 600v is standard for all conductors used for general wiring...
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alt.heart.repair
OK,... heads up, old farts, I goes to wallyworld yesterday and they doubled the price of the nitrostat I get to keep me going when the going gets tough... From 18 to over 30 bucks for 25 of those...
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8 years ago
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Acoustical insulation for stack vent
Two (maybe 2.5?) inch ABS vents kitchen sink in 2x4 exterior wall. Insulate with fiberglass? Or, sprayed foam? Note not much room *around* pipe given dimensions of wall. My thinking is sprayed foam...
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8 years ago
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OT: Cows face north-south
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Cattle shown to align north-south
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8 years ago
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Keeprite 96% 100,000 BTU Furnace G9MVE, Two stage heat, ECM Variable Motor
Hi, I received a quote for Keeprite 96% 100,000 BTU Furnace G9MVE, Two stage heat, ECM Variable Motor Is this a good deal or am I being ripped? Thanks.
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8 years ago
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OSB "down" side
Aside from "feel", what's the reasoning behind the "down" side of OSB (vs. the "not down" side)?
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8 years ago
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Ladies & Gentlemen - Today's Date Does Not Exist in Reality
Ladies & Gentlemen - Today's Date Does Not Exist in Reality. And neither does this posting....... This posting is brought to you in True Living Color. Please stay tuned for select Home Repair advice,...
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Door sizes
Exterior door measures 35.5" wide. I assume this is a nominal 36" door? Or, a bastard size acquired by developer when the home was built? (A neighbor's door is 31.5" wide which I would assume...
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8 years ago
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Faucet quality local vs online
In the last four years, I have bought two Moen faucets online at Amazon. Bo th were open-box specials. For both I think I received exactly what was des cribed. The first faucet I bought was a...
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8 years ago
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Cable question
What I meant by this is that it's probably a good idea to buy a second box, if you find a good place to buy one. WRT the place 5 lines up, I haven't looked much at cable boxes, andsince I don't have...
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OT/ Ping Ed Pawlowski
You'd be surprised at what some people consider good, well probably not, as long as you have been around Que. But if you'd like some of the "best", these are the ones I'd recommend.. There are others...
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8 years ago
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field-brush-mowers
These looked really interesting on their TV ad, but the webpage has nothing but a couple pictures and the offer for them to mail you a catalog. redirected to Walk behind start at 2000. You'd think...
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