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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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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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Spray foam
I sought input from the group a few weeks ago regarding spray foam insulation - to DIY or not to DIY. I was advised to go the pro route, and now I'm getting prices that seems like good advice. The...
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13 years ago
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Popcorn
Did you ever cook a bag of popcorn in the microwave too long? HOLY SMOKE! I saw smoke pouring out of the microwave filling up the house with a toxic burning smoke. That's dangerous stuff. Funny thing...
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13 years ago
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Old well
An old well on my property is useless because they put the septic leach field right next to it. So I thought of filling it in or capping, burying it and planting grass over it. Which is better? They...
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13 years ago
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String trimmer spool that won't keep "breaking"?
I have a 3 year old Troy-bilt 4 cycle gas string trimmer that takes attachments ((either TB575SS or TB525CS--forget which and have the manual in front of me). The string on my trimmer keeps getting...
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13 years ago
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Surgeons who know how to use concrete saws!
So I'm watching CSI:NY the other night. The CSI's determine that there is a body buried in a concrete slab at a construction site. One of the characters is Dr. Sheldon Hawkes. Here's his character...
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13 years ago
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Cause of house problems found!
"...global warming had contributed to house floors cracking, pipes leaking, roof problems and white ants [termites] eating the house." Although not related to house problems, pets dying of thirst is...
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13 years ago
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Fix it with a hammer!
I was looking for a good source for a fan motor for a Whirlpool Model ACQ088XP0 A/C window unit First one was replaced first year under warranty, big deal warranty, labor not included so it cost me...
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13 years ago
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Hint for power tool acquisition
From the "Helpful Hints" section of a DIY lawn chair plan: --- begin quote Suggestion- If you're like most of us, the problem is that your spouse will object loudly to you buying the tools. The...
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Very NOISY Whirlpool Dehumidifier
Hi, I bought a Whirlpool model AD50DSS2 dehumidifier. It is a very NOISY (vibration noise) dehumidifier! A service man came. He thought he fixed it, but later the NOISE was back. The dehumidifier's...
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13 years ago
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Propane line looks chewed
When I went out to clean off the BBQ, I discovered that the line from the propane tank to the burners has several holes that look like they were chewed. The line is fairly new and except for the...
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Get rid of your ladder
Get one of these instead http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/07/0729_IDEA_awards_gold/4.htm
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