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When mixing some oil for my weed eater, which is a 2-stroke engine, I didn't have enough oil, so I substituted some engine oil to make up the difference. Question: Why not just use engine oil? What is special about 2-stroke oil? read more...
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I am making some shelves and have sanded both sides and the edges nicely. Then when it came to stain the wood I am stumped. How do I stain both sides? If I try to stain just one side, then some stain may leak around the edge onto the other side, and when I finish the other read more...
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Does anyone know what it means when all the LCD display characters blink on and off in unison on an Aprilaire 8366 (http://www.aprilaire.com/index.php?znfAction=ProductDetails&category#&sub=prog&itemƒ66)? It's a programmable Heat/Cool Multistage thermostat. New batteries read more...
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Hi all, I know I will never get the whole story straight as to how it happened, but a 16 oz bottle of shampoo leaked on my son's carpet. How in the world do I get this out? Thanks Suzi read more...
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Hello I just replaced the ground drive belt on my sears LT-1000 lawn tractor. The previous belt was well worn and loose. That caused slipping and the belt to slip off the pulleys. I replaced it with a belt from sears. The new belt is fabric covered. read more...
In article: Belt too tight on Sears LT-1000. Smokes when idling
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Worcester DT20RF Faulty?
posted on 04-20-2019
Can you wire this in wrongly! It seems our hot water and heating are the other way round. I turn the hot water on and our heating comes on. I turn the heating in and our hot water turns on. Very conf... read more »Gutter cleaning
posted on 04-19-2019
Now that I'm almost 70, my wife insisted that I call a guy to clean the gutters. After a ten month wait, I decided to just do it myself. Had to do it when my wife was not watching. I wonder if I... read more »my nutone bathroom model 9905-r02
posted on 12-25-2018
my nutone bathroom model 9905-r02 also has a heating element. When the heating element is used, it does blow hot for a minute or two and then blows the circuit breaker. I replaced the heating element... read more »Is turning off water to outside faucet at 20 degrees okay?
posted on 11-19-2018
I have an out door faucet which is fed from a pipe in my basement. The basement temperature is never less than 70 degrees. The pipe to the outside goes through a concrete block wall to the outside ... read more »Home Building
Tool Parts ID - State Auction Items
posted on 04-18-2019
Among the jointer Lot were some extra pieces of equipment. Jeff at Northf ield couldn't ID one knob with a broken casting. There is an assortment of similar items, the main one looks like a fence... read more »Stove hood
posted on 04-18-2019
Does anybody make a stove hood with a fan and an air filter, for stoves that aren't near an outside wall? I'm hoping one might exist with a washable air filter. Thanks. -- read more »leadership study program on urban innovations
posted on 05-04-2018
This year’s Leaders Study Program on Urban Innovations is in Vancou ver and scheduled between August 27-30th August .The city’s extraordin ary success meant that the city’s name itself has... read more »Can I Run 40:1 Oil In 50:1 Equipment?
posted on 07-02-2018
Hello, I was wondering if I could run 40:1 gas ratio in a 50:1 gas ratio, my old string trimmer died and that took 40:1. I have 2 gallons of 40:1 gas. I am getting a new string trimmer and blower tha... read more »Home Climate
Not an expert but last house we rented had this....
posted on 04-19-2019
3600 Sq Foot home, Dual systems. 3.5 ton for one side of the house, 5 ton on the other side. 5 ton unit had frequent plenum leaks. As in there seemed to be so much back pressure the tape seals and ... read more »Other Home Topics
What is the best vacuum cleaner for hardwood floors and carpet?
posted on 01-23-2019
Our very old and faithful Dyson vacuum sadly gave in and stopped working after about 25 years. Our local vacuum cleaner shop would not even look at it. It's time to move on and find a replacement. We... read more »Lawn and Garden
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posted on 04-19-2019
Anyone considering ordering from this guy, think twice !!! I've been waiting for over a week for a tracking number with his excuses ranging from he's been arrested at the Post Office to he's going to... read more »Black Oyster Mushrooms
posted on 04-18-2019
I inoculated five logs with black oyster mushroom spawn this morning. I did quite well with growing mushroom logs in the basement for a number of year s, then nothing worked for several years. I g... read more »planting something to hid gap in Norway spruce
posted on 04-08-2019
A new neighbor had accidentally removed a shrub of mine near my large Norway spruce. Since bottom branches of spruce are broken off in that area a large gap appears. Wonder what to plant to fil... read more »Home Owner's Library
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