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temperature sensors
Hi, I'm on a quest against my ugly thermostat that controls heat and A/C. Is there a solution that includes an elegant temperature sensor that sends the information to the thermostat that's hidden in...
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Great Stuff on the ceiling
Hi, What's the best trick making Great Stuff stick to the bottom of the roof and not fall prior to curing? I have an area that's about 18" x 18" that needs to be covered. The bottom of the roof is...
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Has anyone used Lanco Elastomeric Roof Paint ?
It is made for asphalt shingles according to the site. Has anyone used it and whats your opinion on it ? Is it high quality ?...
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Rehabbing an old gas range
Hi, We have this Amana gas range which is a slide in type and it is really old looking. It is white and the burner bowls have taken a beating and I just can't clean them. I also cannot find...
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Rust stain on tile
I got a new clothes washer yesterday (sweet!) and on taking the old one out, found one of the leveling legs had rusted and left a very noticeable stain on the tile. The tile is a matte finish,...
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Man can ignite his faucet water, gas drilling
This is in the same town I live in where drilling for Marcellus Shale is quite the hot topic. I quite sure this video may put a wrinkle in things, if they are at fault...
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Electrical help needed - valve actuators.
I have a 24 VAC transformer powering two Jandy pool valve actuators. I have both hooked up to a single pole, double throw switch. Flip the switch one way the the actuators move until limit switches...
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Genie Garage door opener
Our Genie garage door opener failed to open the door all the way yesterday - it was unusually cold - I disconnected the arm from the door and the door moved up and down freely without any binding -...
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Kitchen faucet leaks from base
Leaks more right after faucet is turned on, but a little all the time. I am not handy enough to remove faucet from underneath (to change gasket IF that is the problem). Right now, can't afford to call...
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hot surface spiral ignitor
I have a York P2MPD14N08001C furnace. It seems that my hot surface spiral ignitor (025-30277-700 in the York manual) (CARBO 0206DC on the base metal attachment) (CARBO FC014 9428 on connector tab) is...
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Kitchen Cabinet Hinges
So I made an interesting discovery tonight while working on the kitchen cabinets. Most of the doors do not stay shut when they are closed. The "snap" to lock them in place is gone. So, I took the two...
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Pls advise on handling negligent plumber
About two weeks ago we had a roto-rooter guy out as I've had to about once a year to get rid of the tree roots that have grown into the drain under the house + driveway. Three days later, the shower...
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condensing hot water heater...
I have a desire to learn more about "commercial" hot water heaters that have the heat evenly distributed within the water, as opposed to just heating the bottom like in a conventional hot water...
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CFL's revisited
rather than completely threadjack the ongoing thread about "best" CFLs... I decided to take a systematic approach to attempting to find acceptable CFL lighting for each room in my house. I have...
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Gremlins in heat ducts
Little brick bungalow in a midwest US city, built in 1954. New Heil 80% furnace and AC in 03-06. Standard forced air ductwork. For a long time now, I hear a heat-related noise. About 20-40 seconds...
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