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Duck Tape: Good for everything
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12 years ago
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How hard is it to add a small corner seat to an existing shower stall?
I'd like to put a small seat somewhere in our shower. Is this something I might be able to do myself or should I hire a contractor? I'm thinking of something that I can just screw or glue onto the...
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12 years ago
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Kitchen faucet sprayer sticks
This Moen kitchen faucet was just installed a few months ago. I opted for the spray attachment which I find handy. However, recently it "sticks" - i.e., fails to shut off, so no water from main...
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12 years ago
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HVAC Question
I have never known a compressor to run cool to the touch! It's a RTU that cools a laundry area in the basement. It is cooling that area. What can cause this? Thanks! bob
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12 years ago
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HVAC question on beer keg dispenser
I got a beer kegger for $10. It has room for one large keg, or four of the smaller Cornelius 5 gal kegs used by us home brewers. It is a cabinet style with a single head, catch tray with drain, and a...
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12 years ago
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Refrigerator Backup
Hello, I have a desire to backup my refrigerator during power outages. Let's say I buy a generator with sufficient power to do so. A whole house transfer switch is not appropriate because the small...
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12 years ago
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How is Harbor Freight when it comes to shipping to Canada?
Any Canucks here have any experience with buying mail order from Harbor Freight? Shipping or Customs horror stories? Do they insist on using UPS, or can I have them use a corporate FedEx account?
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12 years ago
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Is it *really* that rewarding to be stealing residential air conditioners?
many AC units are using copper instead of aluminum these days? And now people are putting cages around them?
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12 years ago
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My second photo link via Picasa...
I often bond framing members together with structural epoxy, figuring if it can hold a 737 together its OK for an old house. This link is what happened after SWMBO said, "I really want an open plan in...
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12 years ago
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Rockwell Band Saw
A friend borrowed my Rockwell Model 14 Band Saw that I inherited from my father. Since I've never used it, I don't know much about it. He did find a new blade, but he is having trouble getting it...
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12 years ago
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The Home I'm Buying - 30 amp fuse on 14 gauge wire
So we've made an offer on a home and the inspection turned up a long list of electrical issues. Most are not major - it's an older home and we expect some issues. One bothers me though - the owner had...
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12 years ago
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Bogglle your mind for sure
If this is real, and it does appear to be, it will absolutely boggle your mind. It brings questions to mind like how much does the equipment cost, how strong is the product, and how much does a...
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12 years ago
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Air conditioner making loud noise
Hi, We have a Friederich 18200 BTU through the wall air conditioner on the main floor of our house. It cools the entire first floor and has been a great AC for us for over 12 years. It runs on a 240...
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12 years ago
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How to remove kitchen faucet
It's a single-hole unit by Kohler. The problem is that the nut that screws in from under the sink to secure the faucet is round (2-1/4 inches diameter), not six-sided. So there is nothing for a pair...
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12 years ago
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How much should shortening a chainsaw chain cost?
I bought some saw chain loops online, and they sent me the wrong length on one of 'em. I ordered a 72LPX070G and they sent a 72LPX072G. Pretty sure they'll make it right, but I'm just wondering if it...
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12 years ago
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