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Need plumbing push on-off supply valve help
above pix shows a similar water supply valve under my kitchen sink, which driips near the crimp. I would like to replace the hose and crimp: is there a way to do this? Do I have to replace the entire...
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Somewhat OT....x10 system
Though, not a true home repair issue, it is a home issue nonetheless. Does anyone have any experience with X10 security system and devices? I want to install some wireless cams with motion activation...
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12 years ago
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Septic alarm
I'm hoping someone here has experience with septic system alarms and can give me advice on my next step. I will give you the scoop (no pun intended) if someone responds. Thanks!
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More kitchen stuff
Planning our kitchen, will be a _U_ shape, part of the _U_ will be an island, the rest will be along walls. What features are most desirable for cabinets? For that I mean, lazy Susan's, pull out...
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Decent kitchen sink
Looking at drop in kitchen sinks, the 33"x22", in the $250-350 range. The one I have now is a double, deep bowl type, ran around $100, yrs ago. My complaint about it is using a long neck faucet, the...
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12 years ago
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outside water softener
I have a house that came with a outside water softener that has digital controls. It's located just west of Houston, Texas. One water softener guy told me to cover the controls with plastic for...
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12 years ago
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Can a skid steer be used to level a gravel road
I have a gravel road that deteriorated, has huge puddles when it rains, and the water enters the building from the side. problem, I think, is that the slight grade that is there, is kind of ruined and...
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12 years ago
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Priming/Sealing drywall before wallpapering
I had read that new drywall needs to be primed/sealed before trying to apply wallpaper; "Shieldz" was mentioned specifically, so I bought a qt. can of clear Shieldz (it's a small area). After applying...
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12 years ago
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31 Things You'll Never Hear a Texan Say...
[Number 28 makes this post on-topic] Texans will never say...: 31. When I retire, I'm movin' north. 30. Oh I just couldn't, she's only sixteen. 29. I'll take Shakespeare for 1000, Alex. 28. Duct tape...
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QUESTION FOR AN ELECTRICIAN
I own a gas station that was remodeled about 20 years ago. When it was wired up, in the specs for the dispenser wiring it was required for the power to the dispensers and the dispenser lights to have...
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12 years ago
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Ethanol ate my Skil saw
"The explosion was so loud firefighters at Station 76, about a mile and a half away, said they heard it."...
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12 years ago
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small air compressor recommendation - PC vs Hitachi vs other
any recommendations for/against: Porter Cable C2002 -- $134 free shipping Hitachi EC89 - 102.90 + 15 ship Hitachi EC501 - 81.90 free ship prices from for reconditioned units
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RV Toilet issue
I have a park model RV (38 ft). The RV is permanently set on a site in an RV park. (This is a weekend/vaca home) We have a permanent sewer hook up from RV to sewer via flexible pipe. Occasionally the...
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12 years ago
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How to fix this!?
.....short of stomping yer smart phone into dust. The Android developer who raised the ire of a mobile-phone monitoring company last week is on the attack again, producing a video of how the Carrier...
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12 years ago
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Horsepower of electric motor V/S Size of motor
I have a 1/2HP electric motor on a power saw, and that motor is fairly large. I just bought a portable pump for transferring water from items such as a flooded washing machine, bathtub with clogged...
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12 years ago
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