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High Capacity Dehumidifier (for Basement)
Currently I have a 50 pint Walmart dehumdifier in my basement which runs all the time, consequently using hundreds of dollars a year in electricity--yet still doesn't keep the humidity level as low as...
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Concrete volumes
How many cubic feet is there in a 60# sack of premix? In an 80# sack of premix. And a cubic yard of concrete weighs how much, plus or minus a few pounds. For the mathematically challenged, the answer...
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The old cat urine question?
My ancient male cat, 20+ lbs, for the first time in 15+ years, decided to whiz in a corner of a carpeted room. After I drop kicked him out into the back yard (just kidding) I researched this and...
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Replacing window screens
I am looking for a replacement screen. So far the only Internet picture that I see that matches is this one: know who makes this type? It is 35 years old.
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All toilets created equal?
I've got 3 standard U.S. residential toilets in my house--all different models but all bought at the same place a few years back. Two of the three work just fine. But the third one stops up with solid...
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Do you have extra saws? Leaf Blowers? Personal vibrators?
"DIY fans from around the world are strapping themselves into the speedy cars powered by the engines from everyday tools such as leaf blowers, disc cutters and chainsaws." With pic of six-saw dragster
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BofA forcloses on Florida man
"Grodensky knew nothing about the foreclosure until July, when he learned that the title to his home had been transferred to a government-backed lender. "I feel like I'm hanging in the wind and I'm...
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Propane valve question
Will the connector from a home propane grill line hook up to and work on a propane fuel tank for a forklift? Or do I need to get an adapter if there is such a thing. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read...
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Code Question For Closet Lights
Existing setup: 1955 house, pull chain lights in closets, junction boxes in ceiling, porcelain fixtures flush with ceiling. Plan: - Install box extender on existing box. - Run Wiremold raceways from...
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Well pump comes on after only 2 gallons used???
I measured several times and each time my water pump comes after LESS than 2gallons are used in the house. I have: 1hp jet pump Bladder water tank Amtrol Model CM8003 (32gal, 15=94dia, 46=94high,...
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Crazy Homeowners Association Rules
I found this interesting: "While foreclosure is an increasingly real threat to homeowners, few expect to lose their house based on gardening infractions. But that?s exactly what happened to a Rancho...
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GE Monogram Freezer
?The home we are buying has a side by side GE Monogram all freezer and all refrigerator. These are separate, freestanding, units. In looking the house over, I opened the freezer door and closed it. It...
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Makita miter saw value
I would have check the price of one at the pawn shop. The pawn shop is a great place to access the value of a used product.
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GAF roofing question
I just had a new roof put on with GAF asphalt shingles. For the ridge caps, the roofers used a high profile shingle that is folded under at one edge, giving it a thicker appearance. I was told that...
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Tub recaulk - need sealer?
FINALLY got it done after endless chipping at old caulk, even after using a softening product. This is the last time I let a helpful friend do what turned out to be a terrible job. I hope I've done...
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