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Electrical current disappeared - why?
Hi, Can anyone tell me why the current to a single-pole wall toggle switch that controls a ceiling track lighting assembly would suddenly go from normal strength (lights working properly) to just a...
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Architect services to build an addition
We are planning to build an addition and we are looking for an architect. We are on super tight budget and want to minimize what we need to spend on an architect. What type and level of services does...
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Installing a entry door threshold
I bought a threshold for my entry door. For a profile of the threshold, see: left side of the profile has a GRADUAL slope The right side has a STEEPER slope. Which slope should the door contact?
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Slow running faucet
I recently replaced our kitchen sink and faucet. The faucet is a Kohler Coralais single faucet with a pull out sprayer Model K059149 GR. The wife picked it because it was white to match the new sink....
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Installing threshold
The saddle threshold -- has a gradual slope and a steeper slope. Which slope should my front door contact? http://images.orgill.com/200x200/0039560.jpg--
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Lights on reminder?
Hi, Could someone suggest a good solution for reminding my family members that the lights are on in a particular room. For example, if I could have an LED light in a decora format I would be more than...
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Heat Pump Thermostat Replacement
The thermostat on my heat pump is temperamental and needs to be replaced. Since it is simple to replace it, I intend to do it myself, if I can purchase the correct replacement. How can I determine...
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2008 NEC - Nat'l Electrical Code - $50
Not sure if this is a good deal or not but thought it might be of interest here. http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/bks/1392274721.html
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Inground water valve
Many years back my father installed a back yard spigot near his garden. The shut off valve sits below the frost level covered by a cast iron sleeve. This valve hasn't been operated for years. Part...
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Good tips here
Many, many good tips here: Whether you call a professional for home repairs or do it yourself, there's a 50/50 chance of something not being right.
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Drilling an underground pathway for a pipe using a garden hose
I read that you can hook a PVC pipe to a garden hose then be able to pass that PVC pipe under a driveway. I have done that a few times and with the sandy soil in south Florida it does not take very...
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Direct TV Antenna Questions
I looked for a more proper group to post this in, but could not find a better group. I figured some folks here would know about Direct TV antennas. Ok, first I know next to NOTHING about satellite tv...
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leaky shower
It appears the remodeled shower stall in the master bathroom is leaking water below the floor of my one-story house. The shower has marble tile on the wall and granite-like tile on the floor. The...
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Finish Wood Floors
We have carpet that we want to rip up. We want to have the floors sanded and finished. It's strip floorimg - about 45 years old and seems to be in good condition judging from the corners of the...
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Removing tile
I have a house built in the 1950s with plaster walls. The kitchen has yellow tile on the walls that extends from the countertop to the bottom of the cabinets. The wife wants something different. The...
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