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Wrong on so many levels
June 22, 2012
 
1 or 2 outlets for 4 foot bathroom vanity sink/cabinet
Doing a bathroom reno. Just curious any requirements for outlets for a 4 foot vanity? I know the code is you can put an outlet anywhere as long as it is within 3 foot of the edge of the sink, but I...
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plug in timer
I have a cheaper coffee pot maker (inherited and makes good coffee) that I like but it doesn't have a built in timer like my old one. I want to buy a timer that works like the built in kind that is...
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>>> HELP!! Anyone know how to calibrate an electric oven? <<<
Before I go any further, I want to thank any and all who have the answer. Also, I did look through about 2000 headers/subjects and didn't see this question addressed. I have a 10 year old Jenn-Air...
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Questions About Home Cleaning Prices
1) Some rooms need weekly cleaning while others only occasionally. Do you need to tell them before they arrive which cleaning is required, or can you tell them when they arrive, and then simply pay...
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honeywell chronotherm iv - how to run fan 24/7?
I have a honeywell chronotherm iv thermostat. I run a program all winter. For summer, I just hold a constant temperature; no program. So far so good. I would like to also run the fan 24/7 during the...
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Ants and dogs
Specifically, red ants in US MO. They tend to take possession of my back yard every summer. I have a jug of Amdro, but I can't just pour it out in the yard for fear of damage to the (hungry) dog. So I...
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Baseboard height?
Our whole first floor, except for the kitchen and half-bath, was carpeted, with the carpet installed between the baseboards, as is the custom. We have replaced that carpet in most rooms by bamboo --...
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GAF TRI-PLY PLY 4 Roofing Felt
WTF? This stuff isn't even waterproof.
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Well shock, water heater question
Hey gurus, We get build-up of iron rich bacteria in our well. Eventually, this leads = to an unpleasant odor in our water (especially when the water has not been = run for a while) as well as slime in...
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OT: stupid kids on school bus
bully a grandmother!!!! I wrote the school directly here: and I was sure to check these boxes: Athena Middle School, Greece Central School District, Business Office, Districtwide, Energy Management,...
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Mini-split AC systerms? ? ?
I'm considering getting one of those Mitsubishi mini-split air conditioning systems as an alternative to central AC, with a single small external unit serving three units inside the apartment. This is...
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curing stucco
I just put a finish coat of stucco on in the incredible abq heat. How often and how long do I have to water it to make it cure well?
 
Almond for firewood
Any fruit or nut bearing tree is good for smoking. I'd grab a bunch of it.
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Bidet for better personal hygiene?
I use Bidet4me MB-2000 at home. Cause from many articles, it shows using Bidet can increase personal hygiene. My family use it everyday and so far we love it. So, for me, it is good optional that can...
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