Now that I am working in the 'back bedroom' I am becoming more keenly awar of the draughts in there... There seem to be two main causes. One is a gap between the opening window and the frame (it's not...
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Hi, The boiler is in basement. first floor heat is fine. second floor radiator takes a very long time to warm up. Room barely get to 61 deg. appreciate any help in trouble shooting this issue. If hot...
There were several repairs done on the heating boilers (not water heaters) in this building, about two months ago. I had a new T&P (temperature and pressure relief valve?) installed, at their...
Another curiosity at a local auction : John T. tool belt and primitive tool for auction. Online only auction of antiques primitives; collectibles; household effects; and much more. Unique, perhaps,...
I need the measurements of Caloric Prestige Series wall oven Model number RWD202
Please could let me know how can l get the manual introductions for the John Lewis JL250 sewing machine? Thanks
it keeps coming back spanish broom is like a hydra what do you use to get rid of broom? I have never had broom in my garden. However, I have had other persistent weeds. Roundup can be your friend....
got lots of wild garlic yellow flowers taste like spicy brocoli seeds are about a mm long and green can the green seeds be used to make yellow garlic paste? hmm, do you know the specific species?...
I am switching my light switch in my kitchen when I turn off the breaker all the power goes off expect for one light that is still on. I tried turning off the other breakers but this particular light...
I replaced my 35 year old contractor saw ( 24 x 22 inch table ) with a SawStop, but didn’t want to increase the floor footprint. So which SawStop model would be best for minimizing footprint? The...
You will have to do a bit of research ( try searching on Google ), but AFAIK, you need a non-combustible hearth of approved type on which to stand the thing, plus you probably need a class A flue,...
I live in 50+ year old house. My walls insulation is black one. I don't know what it is it does not look like fiberglass. The insulation is very loose and torn. I am currently installing new windows...
I never liked cutting into drywall because you never know what's in the wall. Could be electrical, could be plumbing, could be HVAC, could be this... My wife was always funny about that stuff. She was...
I am adding approx 1000 sq ft to my 1800 sq ft house. It is 90 yrs old, 2 floors, with an oil furnace and hot water radiators all on one zone. No central air. We want to add central air and that is...
I am looking for a new snow blower and have discovered that the power rating of the engines are no longer in "Horse Power" but in "Foot Pounds" if given at all. Sometimes all that is given is the...
Hello all, I am planning to add a bathroom to a bedroom. The new one will be about 20 ft or so away from the existing one. I am in San Jose CA. Would I need a vent pipe for this new bathroom? Thanks!...
3 weeks ago I polished my headlight lenses. They came out great. I had replaced a bulb and noticed again how cloudy they were, 2005 car. It took about 2 hours but would have taken less if my back...
Hello, I hope you can help me solve this mystery. Over the last two weeks, black dots have appeared on many surfaces in my apartment: in the sink, counters, on some walls, and heavily on the kitchen...
I've already posted this, but I screwed up the Subject line. My husband passed away recently and my brain is only on half power. Also, he used to take care of these kind of issues. Sorry about the...
A long time ago, in a land my parents owned, my dad showed me the benefits of planting some plants with others. It's one of the few lessons that I didn't blow off during my rebellious teenage angst....
Anyone know how or if Irwin Quick Grip clamps can be adjusted or restored to fix them from slipping when pulling the handle/trigger to tighten the clamp? I've got quite a few and they are becoming...
I am using my new Senco FinishPro-35 Finish Nailer. I want to change the nails in the nailer. But I cannot figure out how to remove the nails from the clip. According to the instruction manual,...
I have a new (2002 year model)Kenmore dishwasher, model #665.2217512, manufactured by Whirlpool. I can't get the lower spray arm off. There is a 3/4 inch diameter plastic threaded plug in the center....
hello, I got up this morning to fill up the coffee pot and my kitchen sink faucet isn't working. Both hot and cold open full and no water. The upstairs and down stairs toilets work as does the sink in...
A year or so ago a new water meter was installed and when I turned the kitchen faucet on it sounded like it was ripping apart. I call it chattering or chugging. It was a heavy vibrating that seemed to...
Put brand new batteries in the unit and it still flashes "Repl Bat". Cleaned the contacts and checked the batteries. What to look for? Chuck Botts wrote in news:2b4a3$517dc252$45499b77$ Check the...
Ok doorbell started randomly ringing every so often and chime box buzzes and hums off and on (old house regular wired doorbell) so I figured the button was bad..,I went out and disconnected the button...
In the winter I want to turn on my faucets a trickle to prevent pipes from freezing. However, faucets are not designed to meter small amounts of water flow, so it is tricky to let out small amounts of...
I have a hole saw, 2" in diameter that is fastened to a drill bit with a nut that secures the bit to the cylndrical cutter. How does one get it apart? The cutter looks like a small tin can with one...
I removed one wheel successfully, but can not remove the 2nd wheel off my grinder. How do I remove the thing? Thanks. One wheel nut is counter-thread. Try turning it opposite direction. Already tried...
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