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I can't figure out how to remove kitchen faucet end sprayer from under sink?
I can't figure out how to remove the kitchen faucet end sprayer from under the sink? It doesn't have wrench flats and it doesn't seem to just pull apart? Do I need to pull with more force or is there...
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Flooring for attic
This past weekend I finally got around to putting an attic ladder in my house. The attic floor is 2X6's 16"OC. It has some tongue and groove flooring in part of the attic, but I wanted to add more...
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Garage door is leaking water from the bottom (but it has a gasket)
My garage door is downhill of a slope and water is leaking in at the bottom even though the door has a rubbery gasket all along the bottom and it appears closed. Do you know if this is a common...
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OT: Weight Distribution - Trailer vs. Vehicle
Given a front wheel drive mini-van pulling a 5 x 8 enclosed trailer, is there a recommended weight distribution between what should be put in the trailer and what should be put in the towing vehicle?...
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Chimney heat loss (is there a better way to temporarily close it up)
My chimney, circa 1985, lets a lot of heated air out of the top floor causing the "fireplace room" to be ten degrees colder than the rest of the house even though I never have used it as a...
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Cold Water Supply Line
When I climbed under the house over the weekend to adjust my water pressure regulator, I traced the cold water supply line from the point that it enters the crawl space. The plumbing in my house is...
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Use a good quality... whatever
So many times I see the advice, "Use a good quality..." something or other. No brand or product name is ever specified. Use a good quality caulk... Use a good quality tape... Use a good quality...
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First Caulking a Mess
So last night at about 11PM, I decided to start my bathroom caulking project by doing the easiest run first: The intersection of the tub and the linoleum floor. It turned out to be a mess. Even though...
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Identify These Items
OK, what are they? back scratcher and massager for a rhinoceros? The latest S&M gadgets? What was used at Gitmo? TDD http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/distress.jpg
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At what point do you go from "furring a wall" to "building a wall"?
Along my concrete block walls, I have 1/2" furring strips every 16", then sheetrocks are attached to the furring strips. The furring strips make it possible for 1/2" electrical conduits and copper...
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Do you have to know the exact lavatory fixture you will be using before you rough in?
I am going to rough in a lavatory sink. I know it needs to be 32" wide and I set the PVC drain stub out right in the middle and about 17" above the floor slab. Now I want to rough in the water supply...
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Panasonic DVD-LS850 Error H03 (any idea how to fix)?
I bought a Panasonic DVD-LS850 and it came up with the Panasonic Error 02 within the Costco 90-day warrantee period. Now the new Panasonic DVDLS850 portable DVD player comes up with Panasonic Error...
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Caulking used between brickmold and siding?
I had to replace a painted poplar brickmold due to rotting at the bottom. I put in new vinyl brickmold and it is now primed with BM exterior primer with mildewcide added. At this point, I need to seal...
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Dishwasher not swishing: circulation pump gets no power
Hi, Here in England, I have a Beko "DE 2541 FX" slimline dishwasher that stopped working properly... just before Christmas. When I press the button to start the cycle, the machine drains and then...
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Cutting hardwood around fireplace hearth - what power tool?
Hi...I have to replace some hardwood floors in an older home. The Fireplace hearth is sitting on top of the hardwood floors, meaning that pieces of hardwood extend in under the hearth/fireplace. What...
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