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removing baseboard without damage
I'm still trying to put all my electrical stuff to rights... part of that process is providing a few auxiliary grounds upstairs so that the previous renovation work that was wired with grounded Romex...
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Do old fridge's go CLUNK ?
Little brick bungalow in midwest US, built in 1954. Mostly original stuff. Floor-boards creak a good bit. I'm alone here. Every night, in bed, I hear a CLUNK from the direction of the kitchen. Often a...
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Dremel Bit Questions
I just found my old Dremel Mototool single-speed tool that has served me well through the years. The one that I have came in a kit with various blades and accessories. Yesterday for the first time, I...
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Drill Bits
Can someone give me a quick primer on drill bits? All I think I know is that high speed steel is the worst. Carbide tips are good. Where do cobalt and black oxide fit into the mix? My interest in is...
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flashing and rubber boot on 3.5" PVC vent pipe installation
I discovered that the plumbing roof vent leaks and will need to replace the rubber boot which seals against the PVC pipe. Apparantly, water is dripping down the PVC pipe onto the attic insulation....
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poly pipe into crawlspace
I have my pipe in the ditch. I have a hole in the block foudation of the cral space. The hole is not much below grade. I have a 1 1/4 inch pipe through the hole to run the pipe through but the problem...
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Hydraulic Radiant Heat
I posted HVAC question recently. I met my architect today and I brought up the question about heatng my new addition with radiant heated floor and possibly baseboard radiator. I started looking for...
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Cutting Crown Molding
From what I read... Spring angle is 45 and it is narrow enough for my miter saw fence & . For cutting outside corners the simplest method is cutting it in-position (at a 45 against the fence) aka...
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Situation advice requested
I'd like to solicit information on how to best deal with a situation I ran into today. After getting a few detailed estimates and getting a recommendation from a colleague who owns an apartment...
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swimming pool chemical newsgroup?
Hi...this may be a little off topic but still deals with home maintenance. I am looking for a Newsgroup that discusses spas and swimming pools. We have a swimming pool and I want to learn about water...
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Identifying a Programmable Thermostat
Some time ago, I posted my dilemma regarding identification of my programmable thermostat for my heat pump. There were some helpful responses, but I still don't know what can I have or how to tell...
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Electric Problem or overloading the circuit
Hey Guys, I have a double 20 amp breaker that is connected to each other. I have one side running the kitchen and one side running the washing machine in the garage. I was told this is a standard...
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Smelly fireplace
Hi all, I have a fireplace located on the outside wall of my house (the chimney is brick). Whenever I use it, it it drafts beautifully, and doesn't smell at all. However, once the fire stops, and the...
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Estimated Running Time For Snow Blower
Assume 342 cc engine with 5 qt. fuel capacity. How many minutes running time to exhaust the fuel? Same question with 420 cc engine, 5 qt. capacity. Thanks, Jack
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OT: Can I drill plastic auto bumper?
Pardon the nickel/dimer ... I got a replacement license plate bracket for '94 TBird front bumper from a junkyard. Fits the curve of the bumper, but the mounting holes are a little off. Bumper is...
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