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crack in ceiling on first floor underneath bathroom
Hello, I am a new homeowner, and would love any suggestions / advice / expertise from those with more experience at this. I have a crack in my first floor ceiling, directly underneath the bathroom on...
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Shower Stall WALL and FLOOR Tile - Mortar or Adhesive???
Finishing up getting all the prep work done in a total rebuild of a tile shower stall over slab in Florida block home. Picking out wall and floor tile and being sort of new at this we have some...
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La-Z-Boy Recliner
How can I adjust the leg-rest so it doesn't swing out when I get out of the recliner?
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13 years ago
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Black and Decker Orbit Sanders of Death recalled
from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2010 Release #10-339 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866)...
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13 years ago
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In-line water filter
I would like to put a filter in the water line to the refrigerator. The problem is that I don't want to have to move the refrigerator to change the filter. My fridge set up is built in. There is a...
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13 years ago
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Web Sites that give elevation as part of map information
I would like to get a map website that also gives latitude, longitude and elevation as you move/pause the cursor over the map. Suggestions appreciated.
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Grundfos pump motor hums
After 30 years use, I replaced my water heater pump Grundfos model UP 15-18 with a new unit 3 years ago. I just noticed it no longer seems to be working: it just hums very quietly, no vibration...
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Need recommendation for knee pads
Every set of knee pads I seem to buy dig into the back of my legs and drive me crazy after an hour of use or they keep sliding down and I'm constantly having to pull them up. Does anybody have a...
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13 years ago
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Garden Vinegar vs Roundup
I used to use Roundup when I lived in NM and never really worried about the trees because there are so few out there. Then I moved Central TX where live oaks are pretty much everywhere. I listen to...
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13 years ago
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Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Protection
Yeah, buy a car not easily crawled under, and/or fabricate a cage of 1/4" bar stock to bolt over the cat. Cables are too easy to cut. Having to secure a cat is about the stupidest thing I've heard in...
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Fan Motor on AC Unit will not turn off
The Fan on my AC unit will not turn off even if I turn everything off on the thermaostat, only thing that will turn it off is flipping the breaker. I have changed the contactor and thermostat out and...
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"Back off" fully opened faucet?
Amigos y amigas, this has been bugging me for years. I was taught that after opening a faucet to its fullest, one should "back off" a little. WHY???
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13 years ago
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Expansion Joint Question
The expansion joint where the driveway meets the front of the garage has deteriorated. Both are over 35 years old. My plan is to slightly grind down what is left of the joint then fill it. My question...
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Lesson of the year 2008
is a neat site. There used to be a video of an old guy playing it too, but he uses a slightly different fingering. Maybe on Youtube. Eh.....simple but cool. Jim
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New concrete driveway, patio, and walkways
I am looking to replace a home driveway, patio, and connecting walkways, and am gathering quotations. I am posting here to ask for help with several items: 1. Is a concrete job ok to perform at this...
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