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Replacement of old MAIN all-fuse panel with a circut breaker panel
I have installed CB sub-panels many a times with no problem because I can disconnect the live wires at the main panel. In the old house I am fixing, I need to replace the all-fuse MAIN panel with a...
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OT: Betty White on SNL
47 minute video.... from SNL last night is one classy lady.
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Best insecticide
Make your own DDT Full instructions: http://blog.planetpreterist.com/index.php?itemid=2461 http://blog.planetpreterist.com/index.php?itemid=2461
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OT: 3D shadow box
I now have the back and sides framed out. The woodriver bench plane is a bit big for the job of the angles but made it work well enough sliver by sliver until they all fit just right. The top piece is...
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13 years ago
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installing a new toilet- question, almost done, took level and noticed not level..??help
Hi, I have already installed the toilet and took a level and see that it is not exactlyl level..does this matter? please advise as to what should be done, thanks
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Questions about frost heave ?
This is one subject that I find impossible to understand. Although the theory about having a firm foundation to a point just below the frost line is clear, everywhere I look I see construction of...
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Mother's day gift- WOW!
Don got me a full quality craftsman wood spoke shave! And a #3 Woodriver bench plane. Then he flushed out my old hand carving set and got me 5 new blades and a better sharpening stone (this small set...
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Green Sludge In Plumbing?
I was doing a little plumbing yesterday and came across something I hadn't seen before. I cut a 1/2 copper pipe about a half inch from a sweated copper coupling. Inside the pipe was small amount of...
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13 years ago
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A/C efficiency question
OK, it was chilly last night, went down to 47F. House stayed above 72 with no heat. Temps will be up in the 80's today. I normally keep the windows and doors closed due to allergies. Is it less...
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13 years ago
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I have a FREUS 4 ton and love it.
I've had this unit for the past 5 years and have had only minor problems with some of the electical switches. Minor repairs under warranty. My home is in Chandler AZ. the average utility bill is under...
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13 years ago
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Replacing old garage door remote
Because, even though I've changed the remote code a couple of times, my garage door has recently opened "by itself" several times, I bought a Genie Intellicode replacement remote opener. I'm supposed...
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Dryer cu
I see that most washer cu is around 5 but dryer cu is around 7. If your washer is 5, would you benefit from a 7.3 instead of a 7?
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13 years ago
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Exterior door behind storm door, interior or exterior paint?
I will paint an exterior door that is behind a "full" glass storm door. The doors are mostly protected from the sun except near sunset by a small over hanging roof. Should I be using interior or...
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Ideas to cover insulation in unfinished basement
I would like to start using my basement more. I don't have the time or money to finish it and not sure if I would want to anyway. Half the wall is above ground so its insulated with plastic stapled...
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HOA conflict
"A homeowner in California is fighting his HOA because they won't let him get a guard llama."
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