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wrong fasteners in treated lumber
Greetings, If the wrong fasteners (common drywall screws) were used in treated lumber (post 2003 formula) what is the life expectancy of the fasteners? How long before they may corrode and fail? Thank...
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What size ground wire?
Hello all, I need to convert a 50A 3-prong range receptacle to a 4-prong range receptacle, so I need to run a 50' ground wire from the receptacle to the ground buss. Can anyone tell me what size...
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Steel wool and caulk or foam to plug holes under sink?
I've recently been visited by several mice, and after taking all the supplies out from under my kitchen sink, I noticed that that some of the steel wool that had placed there 20 years ago has been...
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Adjustable sump pump switch assembly
Going to help some friends in Arkansa this weekend install some sump pumps. I am looking for ideas for an adjustable sump pump switch setup that one can adjust for different water levels, handle two...
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repair shake roof with composition shingles
hi have a cedar shake roof that is missing a couple of cedar pieces. can i use composition shingles to replace the missing pieces, if i don't care about the look, and if i plan to redo the roof in...
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Safety lites on gar. door opener
I have a new Chamberlain 1/2 hp chain opener, hope to install tomorrow. Instructions say I gotta install elec. safety lites inside door. Questions: 1.) What (if any) code requires safety lites? 2.)...
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LG 18000 BTU air con in apt only works when HOT outside!
Of course, most normal people would think that's a 'fine' arrangement. My AC can make it literally ARCTIC in my apt if its in the high 80's or 90's. However, my apartment has absolutely ZERO cross...
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Lock Re-Keying Kits Illegal in Florida?!
I was in Florida this past week and a half for an unhappy event, and we needed to re-key the locks in my late-mother's house. My sister was calling a locksmith and I said that I could do it for about...
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Order of Operations to Refinish Tabletop: Poly Stays Tacky
I was making good progress on this- had applied two coats of oil stain and the surface seemed dry. Water marks pretty much gone. Maybe I didn't wait long enough (it was at least 12 hours) after...
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choice of finish for covered (but not enclosed) porch floor
I have a wrap-around porch that's covered, but not enclosed. It's T&G. We get about 40 inches of rain a year. The existing paint is peeling along the outside (most exposure to elements) and right...
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"Amish heater" does a good job, but don't expect any miracles
February 21, 2009 "Amish heater" does a good job, but don't expect any miracles When is an electric space heater more than just an appliance? When it's an "Amish heater." At least that's what those...
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Door Switches/ where buy ?
I have a hard wired, simple, Radio Shack alarm system. It uses small spring-button switches that go into the frame of a door jamb. You drill a hole about 3/4 of an inch or so, and install the switch...
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Window repair question
I'm fixing some broken window panes in my basement windows. The windows are rectangular wood frames with three 8x10 glass panes: fit into wood frames built into my basement walls. This is the frame...
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Something Rotten in Drywall, Say Homeowners (high-sulphur)
The CBS evening news just broadcast a story about high-sulphur content in drywall that is causing problems in new and renovated homes. Something that was originally being blamed on cheap drywall made...
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Generator connections for us cheapskates
Last week, the power went out for the first time since I got my generator. It took about 80 minutes to get it hooked up and running. I could have done it in 5 minutes if not for some special problems...
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