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Rug Backing on Bath Floor
I currently need to get a bath painted and freshened that had the bath rugs stuck to the floor. The backing has come off crumbly and remained on the linoleum (sp?). I might believe the folks who have...
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AMERICAN STANDARD Energy Star Certification?
I am wondering if anyone in this group has had any experience with my situation or has any info on this problem.: I just bought and had installed an American Standard Triumph 16 (16SEER) combo...
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I m new here
Hi guys, i m new here in this forum. Hope to enjoy. ------------------------------------- Fernando Monzo
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Reefer/Freezer in Garage?
I now have a reefer with freezer and a separate upright freezer in my partially heated/insulated garage. I try to keep the temperature in cold weather at 50-60 degrees. Will they work okay? Thanks...
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Nasty no trespassing signs
Where can I find some to the point nasty no trespassing signs? We are getting prowlers and burglaries during the daytime at very rural properties. I hope word has gotten out that I'm a crazy ole...
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OT Saving $
I've known of at least a few people who have. Works fine, from all reports I've read. It's essential to take the full ten days of medication. Even if you feel better in two or three days. Since...
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Fascia Board replacement
Curious to know what others do when you have a 10/12' fascia board and only 0+ to maybe 24" is rotted on end or joint. This assumes the rest of it is in very very good shape and replacing the...
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Outside air conditioner unit blew circuit breaker, sparked ...
So, last week, we found that the air conditioner wasn't working. The inside blower was working, but it was blowing room-temperature air. I tracked the problem down to the big (50 A) circuit...
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Power shower pressure fall (not electric)
My Grohe mixer is fed from a hot/cold pump. The cold is mains pressure and the hot is fed from a loft tank so the head is around 4 feet. The pressure at 38C temp was very acceptable when new 8 years...
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Not My trim...
screw
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Largest wood hole-saw ?
What is the largest, commonly-used wood hole-saw that one would find in a bix box store such as Lowe's or Home Depot ? 4 inches , or bigger ?? Thanks !! JJ
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How to rewire backyard security camera properly?
Hello, I had a DVR security system installed in my house 2 years ago.One cam is up a tree in the back yard and it stopped working.I climbed up the tree to check the connection, the power connection is...
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Particle Board Sealant?
The bottoms of my kitchen sink cabinet and those of two bathroom vanities are made or 3/4" particle board. They're relatively new and solid enough, but subject to staining and possible water...
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Q: Attached garage firewall - how to seal?
1966 ranch house in Denver Metro, Colorado. (I am not the original owner.) The attached garage does have a firewall (5/8 drywall) that separates it from the house. Two issues: 1. About 8-9 ft above...
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woodburning stove for office/shop
My office is in the 12x24 section of my 36x24 shop. All 36x24 is insulated - walls and ceilings. The office side has 2 man doors - one to the outside and the other to the shop. The shop-side has a...
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