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stop & waste valves, globe-type valves, and pressure regulator valves
I'm considering installing a water-powered sump pump, and the instructions include: Pipeline restrictions Pump should be teed-in before any devices that restrict water flow. Examples of such devices...
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auto-changeover propane regulator
Are there auto-changeover propane regulators (or separate auto-changeover devices) for fixed (2x 1000 gallon) tanks? The propane company putting in my tanks had not heard of this, and Google searches...
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13 years ago
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Tiny bees
I have these little blackish bees in the outside of the house, I guess maybe 6mm long or so. I think they must be pretty common because I've seen them so many places before. They get into the little...
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13 years ago
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Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance is an essential part of home improvement, if you property looks bad, your home looks bad. We have been compiling articles about proper lawn maintenance & landscaping - and we would...
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13 years ago
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How to cut two 2 1/4" holes in vinyl soffit?
I need to cut two 2 1/4" holes in a vinyl vent type soffit. The holes will be next to each other for 2" PVC pipe to run through. The soffit vent material is not flat. It's flat for a few inches then...
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13 years ago
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OT - Mousetrap improvement
Not my idea, but wish it was.
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13 years ago
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Painting question
On new drywall & wood trim can i just paint with good quality paint or do i have to Prime first ?
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13 years ago
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Reasonable Cost?
I recently had a small job done by a plumber, and I'm wondering if I got a bargain, paid a typical price for this task, or was overcharged. This is in the greater Los Angeles area. I'd appreciate some...
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13 years ago
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mower runs for a couple of minutes only
I have a Scotts Turf Vac3 mower. A while ago, I noticed that occasionally it wouldn't start when hot. Now, the problem is very severe. When I start the engine the first time (when the engine is cold),...
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13 years ago
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Yet another concrete question
I want to pour some Sonotube bases for a metal awning. They will sit directly on caliche, hence no digging of footer holes to insert said Sonotubes into, just cut to length, and fill and use the...
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13 years ago
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Vintage 1970s black scuba fins smear oily rubber in the pool
My kid wants to use my dad's vintage US Divers circa 1970's black scuba fins in the pool but I won't let him until we solve the problem of the oily rubber coming off in our hands. We bought new straps...
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13 years ago
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Looking for concrete recipe (ratios by weight not volume)
I'm looking for a concrete recipe that specifies the components (cement, sand, stone) in terms of weight - not volume. It's easier to pre-weigh the components instead of eye-balling them in a...
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13 years ago
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Verizon Charging for Local (Landline)Calls
Hello, Verizon wants to charge me, by the minute, for local, landline calls. Does anyone else have that problem?
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13 years ago
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OT: Weedeater problem
Well, it's used near the house so it's only a little OT. Anyway, it starts and runs fine when cold. But as it warms, the RPMs continually increase until it is running extremely fast. The visual...
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13 years ago
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Installing a motion detector light to the outside wall
I apologize if I don't use the correct electical terms in the post. I recently purchased a Heath/Zenith motion detector (model SL-5511-BZ-B if that helps)light. The base of the light fixture that...
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13 years ago
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