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insulating concrete wall & ceiling in cold cellar
I'm considering using some sort of rigid insulation on the inside walls and ceiling of my cold cellar, which is under the front porch - presently bare poured concrete. I don't wish to frame & finish...
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2 years ago
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Smell from stack pipe in flat
Hi, I live on the first floor of a 6 storey block of flats. For months now, there has been a bad smell coming from the stack pipe - the smell fills the whole flat, but it does appear to be coming from...
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2 years ago
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OT except t hey relate to my honme: Spam surveys
OT Surveys. I've gotten 4 different survey requests in the last four days, Vaccine, several from Ace hardware or other "offers" from them, and from two other alleged companies. Is this the new trend?
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GE dryer igniter, etc
Whats most often on these to cause no heat? Im hearing igniter from other users. 1992 DDG model never a problem til now. Rather fix one or two parts than replace machine. Good ge machines that year....
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2 years ago
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VERY red sky in UK, from Galapagos volcano?
I just saw the reddest ever sky this evening, when I went outside it was like walking into a room containing only red lightbulbs. Every object around me was red. The only reason I can find for this is...
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2 years ago
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Cars should cut out if they run out of vital fluids!
Slight difference, no engine in an aircraft means falling out of the sky, no engine in a car means slowing to a stop. Just how much further do you think you can drive when your engine is overheating?...
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2 years ago
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Re: Toilet chain rusts and breaks
I have the same problem. I have been in my home 33 years and only over the past 5-7 years have I had this problem. I have bought solid brass chain it corrodes through. I then bought galvanized wire...
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2 years ago
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Westinghouse Mobilair Air Conditioner
how can I identify the btu and capacity of an old Westinghouse air conditioner which is installed in my window and is at least 15 or more years old
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2 years ago
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Streets are unsafe
Good article explaining why our streets are unsafe from the automobile. The last paragraph offers a simple but effective solution Before the stop sign was invented, many lives were lost, but Detroit...
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2 years ago
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Unexpected success, repairing a range hood fan
The range hood fan stopped coming on. All it would do is hum. I put off working on it, we don't fry much, but I don't like it nagging at me. The websites were mixed on how hard it was, and whether I...
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2 years ago
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Hire a General Contractor, or...?
I need new siding and new windows. Should I hire a general contractor, or just have the windows done first, then hire a siding contractor? Or ???
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2 years ago
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Cause of Uneven spin on LG WM3431HS (2023 Update)
A repair man came out to check uneven spin on an LG WM3431HS and showed me some broken screws securing the M101 cover of the heater elements/blower motor to the drum. Sears Parts direct SAYS they can...
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2 years ago
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Accurate used car ad
Seldom do you see an honest ad for used cars. This is a good one.
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2 years ago
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Furnace overheating
We've had the technician out twice, and still no answer. We have a 4 year old two stage high efficiency furnace and it keeps overheating as soon as it hits the high-heat stage...so every 10 minutes...
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2 years ago
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Amazon, shipping AND HANDLING?
Amazon, shipping AND HANDLING? Since when is there an additional charge for handling. The two together are 13.08. When I choose free shipping, they take off 5.99, but that still leaves $7.09. NEVER...
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2 years ago
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