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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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Pool and deck resurface
We're resurfacing and re-tiling our pool, spa and deck. It's the biggest home improvement project I've ever (had) done. BUT...I'm not doing the pool. :) I thought about doing the pool and decided to...
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Carrier Heat Pump
I need some advice please. I recently had a Carrier Heat Pump installed. The air conditioner works perfect. Now we are into fall and I noticed that even though the temps are still above 47 degrees, my...
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Wifi thermometers
Do most of the Wifi thermometers (NOT thermostats) have the ability to access them from WAY for away. I am looking for a (relatively) cheap way to keep tabs on the temp in my house while I am...
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Clogged dishwasher drain hose: Thanks for all your help!
A while back, I had asked folks here for some advice about unclogging my dishwasher drain hose. Your advice was very helpful, thanks. Frankly, the TSP did not clear the clog by itself. I followed your...
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Repaint concrete porch
OK, the old paint is pretty much scraped off with the aid of Jason stripper. Will try a final sanding with my home sander. Not up for renting a monster. Then I need to apply a (preferably) thick layer...
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Iron and ? in well water....
Curious about stuff in water line to my pond, which is a fibber-mcgee arrangement of clear plastic tubing hooked to outside hose faucet. It is 1/4" ID and simply lies across the lawn for 100' because...
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Reading glasses
Some of us need to wear reading glasses to do home repair (thus why no OT in the subject line). My question. I can go to the optometrist and have all the tests taken and then get glasses costing...
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Noisy water valve
In our garage there is a cold water supply valve for our house. Whenever we run water in the house, flush a toilet, or run the washingmachine, the valve makes a loud pumping noise...
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Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
I prefer a wooden handles because depending on the force of each strike, I can holder the hammer higher or lower for most comfortable grip.
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Is this fixture installation code compliant?
Picture a shed with 3/8? SmartSide siding. Picture a motion sensor fixture mounted on the outside of the shed. The fixture is screwed directly to the siding through the holes that would normally be...
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What happens if you connect 240 device with 2 of same phase?
I recently got a Champion 4000wpeak/3500w continuous generator that has a 1 20v 30a output. I hooked up my elec panel with a 30a breaker with an interlock, ran a 10/4 and a generator inlet box...
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OT: College tuition rip-off
Our college-age children are being ripped off by Wall Street not just in Ca lif, per below article, but in **every*** state! On the one hand, we're told that our children will never get good jobs with...
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materials used in natural gas
what type of material can be used in natural gas lines in home use pipe,fittings,ect.
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Good news about safety.
Now we can relax! HB WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)?A new study released today indicates tha t Americans are safe from the threat of gun violence except in schools, mal ls, airports, movie theatres,...
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