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Toilet leaking through porcelain seals
About four months ago I installed a new toilet with a super reinforced wax ring. Yesterday, I noticed it was leaking from underneath through the grou t around the base. I pulled up the toilet, put on...
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Outlet in a closet
Don't know if this is allowable. Would like to move my security camera and DVR setup to a closet. No outlet in there now. This is going to be a 20A to power the cameras' power adapter, monitor and DVR...
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Proper way to pipe NG for outdoor BBQ
The previous owner in my house had put a BBQ on the rear deck. The BBQ is permanantly secured to the deck, and it is fed as follows: in the basement there is black pipe fed to just outside the house...
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Pay attention to tool improvements
The other night, while attempting to attach a bracket for an above-the-range microwave, I noticed my son having difficulty using/reading my 20-year old stud finder. So I went looking, on-line, for a...
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Dying for a Chevy Volt, but....
Awl -- After a recent thread on the Volt, I'm really tryna justify the purchase of one, but bleeve, it's hard. I figger my gas cost per year is $1600 or so, and payments for a Volt would proly be...
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I need an angle drill for studs and would appreciate any advice.
I am trying to decide between the Harbor Freight 1/2" Compact 2-Speed Right Angle Drill for $124.00 (more if I get the extended warranty): or the Milwaukee 1/2" Super Hawg for $349.00. Since they are...
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GE oven problem
My GE oven cuts off & the clock flashes after heating for a few minutes. The stove top seems to work fine. Any suggestions?
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vacuum principle question
You want a cyclone precipitator. has a set of plans in their web site. Look for dust collector.
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Quieting a PVC Waste Drain???
Added a 2nd floor bathroom and the waste pipe runs down through the first floor in a corner of a closet down to the basement. Then the area where the pipe is was boxed in with hardwood (I know, a...
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extension cord
I need a short 24 to 36" extension cord for my submergible sump pump,what should i be looking for,an appliance grade cord or what? thanks
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OT If you like gimmicks?
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Thermostat question?
I had my old heat/ac system replaced a year or so ago with a new Rheem heat/ac system. I noticed the other night that it was cold in the house. I checked the thermostat and it said "replace the...
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Two Stage Evap Coolers
Local University has the following surplus for sale for $500. I live in a dry hot summer environment and wonder if they are prone to more than the average amount of maintenance/repair. I have about...
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Gas Stove/fireplace problem
Had to install a gas shutoff valve on the back of a direct-vent gas fireplace (free-standing ornamental stove) to meet code but now the main burner seems to be acting strange. Sometimes it goes out or...
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car buffer
What's the best route to go for polishing and waxing a car. I see three possibilities at Harbor Freight (as an example). A 10" random orbit polisher/buffer for $20 that looks like a direct drive...
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