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Oscillating fan repair
Apologies if this is re-post. I seem to be having difficulty transmitting today. I have an oscillating table fan that recently stopped working. I'll probably just buy an new one, but wondered if...
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Repair/Rebuild Tile Shower Stall ---> HELP?
We have a 32" X 60" shower stall in our 1981 build Florida home. There have been a couple issues with a leak below the valve and some leaks in the tile edges so time has come to rebuild this beast....
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Fountain pump clogs
I have a decorative outdoor water fountain (actually 2 of them). Unfortunately every year the leaves fall into the fountain and eventually the pump gets clogged. I try to clean out the leaves as much...
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ACK!! Stupid mistake hanging a door - any advice?
I've replaced all the interior doors in my house, but when I went to replace the first of the exterior doors I made a dumb mistake. When I ordered the door I wasn't given an option for thickness - I...
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OT: Mini Mag used today
Yeah, it's church repair not home repair. Mini mag! Saved the day. At church, we had a wet spot on the wall. Turns out, one of the over head air handlers, the drain clogged. The water got into the...
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13 years ago
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Toilet Thumping (American Standard Dual Flush 4035)
I installed the American Standard dual flush 6/3 liter 4035 toilet just over a year ago. Ever since day one it hammers when the bowl is filled and it also sounds like another hammer when just after...
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13 years ago
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Low profile LCD mount
I have a low profile mount & would like to put a box directly behind where the inputs are for the wires so the wires can go directly straight into the tv. Waht i need is some kind of cover for the...
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13 years ago
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What to do with those old carpenter's pencils
if that work looks too easy- go to the youtube video someone posted in the comments section. Jim
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13 years ago
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Submersible Pump Problem Has Me Stumped....
I have a 1-1/2hp submersible pump that is acting very strange. It is less than two years old and the well is about 90 feet deep. It has been running really good for all this time with excellent...
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13 years ago
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Continuous rim wet saw blade
I purchased a 10 inch wet saw blade to cut patio block. Oldcastle or EP Henry concreate block. I noticed that there are continuous rim wet saw blades and segmented wet/dry blades. The directions say...
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13 years ago
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Wiring for LCD TV
When i install an outlet behind the tv What is the correct position, Verticle or horizontal ?
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13 years ago
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Dishwasher seal
I have an old KA KDS-18 and replaced the pump seal. It looks like it is self lubed between the seal and grinder wheel, but it squeaks a bit. (it's not install yet) Do I need any lube or will the...
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stucco
I have to patch parts of the exterior stucco where I put in new windows. I have never done stucco before, but I figure it can't be all that different from everything else I do with trowels. Given that...
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Code question for 240V line
I currently have a receptacle that has two 125V lines (both connect to the same breaker). I would like to convert this to 240V. My plan is to replace the single pole breaker with a 240V breaker and...
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How Do You Cut Railroad Ties?
Hi, I am disassembly an old retaining wall made of railroad ties. I get about 3 cuts per chain saw chain before they become uselessly dull. Forget a hand saw or axe. Is there a better way to cut those...
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