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Unused dishwasher
I think I read somewhere that a dishwasher left unused for several years would probably leak if it was used. Is that correct?
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Trex or ? for outdoor front steps and landing....
I'm late to doing pre-winter projects, but gotta do something. Our front entry currently has wood steps and landing with redwood/yuck colored stain. Appears sound and in good condition. It is on the...
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One vs Two piece toilet
I'm in the market for a new toilet, but can't decide which to buy, a one piece or two piece unit. Does one have any advantages over the other? All opinions will be appreciated. Thanks, Freckles
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how to cover hole left by attic fan
I'm looking for ideas on how to cover over the hole in roof that used to be covered by the attic fan cover before that cover blew off last year (the f an itself broke and was removed years ago). I...
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Can I replace shower body using Goof plate/ enough room?
I need to change a Delta single handle shower body to a new one, I only hav e access through the front. I saw those goof plates in Lowes, made by Danco , for remodeling from a 3 faucet to single...
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Fridge repaire specialist
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Kitchen drain cleaning
Yesterday, a friend asked my help, to clear a kitchen drain. Sure, but on Monday. I went and looked. Two basin sink, with the necessary drain, J trap and such. Plastic drain tubing. There is a Fernco...
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Subpanel Repair
My pool pump stopped working. Power to the subpanel but not to the pump. Pulled the breakers, Tested good. Noticed carbon deposit near block where one of the hot lines connects. Removed the bakelite...
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Duct tape and early failures
Duct tape and early failures In another group I was reading about the duck tape - duct tape controversy, and it reminded me about Apollo 13 and the US space program, and that made me think about all...
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Who fixed my leaf blower?
Did one of you guys sneak into my shed and fix my leaf blower? After the 2011 fall season, I ran it out of gas and put it away for the year. In the fall of 2012, I mixed up some new gas, filled it up...
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Follow-up on my medical problems. Finally diagnosed
Follow-up on my medical problems. Prognosis, bleak. "A.A.A.D.D." - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder Hooray! They have finally arrived at a diagnosis for my neurologist diagnosed me with...
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CRACK IN TOILET
I just found a slight leak in my toilet bowl tank. The crack starts at the handle and runs down the side of the tank for about 2 or 3 inches. Is there a sealant that I can use on that crack without...
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Gas Fire Place
I have a gas fire place with a wall switch. I used the fire place last night- no problem . It lit up and stayed lit for several hours. This morning when I flipped the switch there was only a clicking...
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What's involved in adding a 240V outlet?
I believe I have a 200A electric service at my house. If I want to add a 240V outlet in the garage (to power a high power electric pressure washer, or other tools), do I have to upgrade the panel or...
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Wiring an Emerson Electric Baseboard
I bought an old farmhouse & I'm in the process of rewiring. I have looked everywhere on the unit but can't find if it's 120, 220 or what. I tried to search online but I'm left with more questions. I'm...
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