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Non-auto circuit breaker
Bought a "non-auto" circuit breaker (60A, 2 pole) from eBay. Now that I have the unit, I realize that it isn't an overcurrent device, but just a switch that fits into a breaker box. Oops. Oh yeah, and...
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Tenants' refrigerator problem
Our upstairs tenants (two family house, we live downstairs) thought that their refrigerator was too warm, so they set both the freezer and refrigerator to maximum cold. They now say that both areas...
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Can a high-pressure sodium bulb be replaced by metal halide?
I've got an outdoor parking-lot fixture with high-pressure sodium bulb that has burned out. The bulb is a 70-watt Sylvania Lumalux: I replace this with something that puts out a more whiter light,...
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replacing a doorbell
Our doorbell (a Nutone LA-128WH) needs replacing. We want to replace it with a different model. It seems to be mounted with two screws 6.5 inches apart vertically. To make it easier on me, are there...
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8 overrated home improvements
From the MSN Real Estate web site. you don't have to wade thru: 1. Whirlpool bath 2. Adding a room 3. Ornate kitchens 4. Marble counters 5. Bedroom deck 6. Home Theaters 7. Hot Tub 8. Complicated Home...
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Shouldn’t there be a tax break for historic buildi ngs for owners that want to maintain them?
Sure-- just as soon as we've got a budget surplus. If you like old buildings- buy one. [I do- and I did. And I donate to folks who are trying to save other buildings I think are worth bothering with.]...
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concrete and rebar
Hello newsgroups, Only recently have I used usenet to help me with my handymanning projects, and I have found it tremendously helpful. Is this something you can see? it's a gate with a concrete pad. I...
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Whole house fan
I have one, and it has a switch or rather dial to turn it off and on. The dial will change the speed from fast to slower. Now, the thing is broke. The fan or the switch? Always try the easiest thing...
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septic drain-field caps
Having never owned a septic system prior to our current house... is there any reason not to recess the drain-field caps so that the tops are level with the surrounding ground? The three tank-caps I...
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concrete casting / release agent?
Hi all, I need to do some repairs to the concrete surrounding our basement wood chute; the concrete forming the chute has settled a little over the years, resulting in gaps on the outside of the house...
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Frigidaire FAC052G7A1 A/C Unit or manual
Unit is A Frigidaire FAC052G7A1 Window A/C Anyone know of or have one of there own? What I am needing to know if this unit is the kind that is not supposed to have a drain hole in it. I could not find...
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Recommendations for fixing leaky outdoor t-handled faucets (some of which are embedded in the foundation)?
Bought a house where many of the ouside faucets leak from the t-shaped screw handle at top. Just wondering, is it worth "fixing" these? If not, what's a good replacement strategy? I would tend to...
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Water Meter installation ?
I need to add a water meter. From what I've read most of should be installed horizontally. Is it ok fo rthe face to be sideways instead of on the top. I want to put the meter on a line that is under...
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Right size and place for the central A/C filter
Hi, I have two spots where I can place the A/C filter. My intake openening is 20"x30". However, that only leads to 20"x30"x15" box from which the 20"x15" chute that goes to the unit comes off. So I...
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Why does anyone still use gas mowers/trimmers?
I hate gas mowers/trimmers: 1. They are noisy, the trimmers can drive one crazy trying to sleep in on a saturday morning 2. They pollute 3. They are +20x more expensive to operate than electric 4....
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