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Cost of new home
How much does it cost to build a new home 1200 s.f. in Montgomery county, Pa. I once herd that if you build 2 houses you can sell 1 for enough to pay for the other house. ( like getting your house for...
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sand in water pipes
I had a sprinkler system problem that required several repairs and in that process I seem to have gotten a lot of debris in the pipes inside my home. In fact, the final repair was made (by me) and...
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things that go drip in the night, or the economics of a solar water heater
Hi all, this has been discussed here before, mostly because I expected this thing to crap the bed years ago, but every time I got close to replacing it suddenly my floor was dry for another year or...
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Small undermount kitchen sink
I'm in search for a smaller than standard size (31 1/4" x 18") undermount kitchen sink because I live in a small condo with a tiny kitchen. Does anyone know where I can find it? I searched the...
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Carrier central ac
I have 3 central carrier hvac systems for my house. On the outside condenser for one of them the fan has gotten quite noisy. In fact it was initially frozen in the beginning of the season. I got it...
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How to use Toolless Cat6 RJ45 Keystone Jack
I am doing Cat6 wiring and I cannot figure out how to use Toolless Cat6 RJ45 Keystone Jack that I bought online. I could not find any instructions anywhere how to attach Cat6 cable to it.
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Best quick-connect for rope?
I want to make circles of various sizes out of nylon rope to use as targets for practicing short golf shots. The method I am using calls for the target circle to have a radius that is 1/10 of the...
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Time for Mr. Woodchuck to go
I've been tolerating the bastard living under my shed since I moved in 3 years ago, because everything I've tried to do to get rid of him has only resulted in more damage to the shed. When I moved in...
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3-pt quick-connect
Anybody know alternate source for this style adapter (Cat 1)? These just seem to me to be about doubly over-priced altho the current "sale" will pay shipping. Alternatively, any additional discount...
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Cold Water pipe that looks black
Is a 1 in. Cold Water pipe that looks black really a copper pipe? Is the black color age on the pipe but its really a copper pipe? Can it be soldered? Can it be connected to copper fittings snd other...
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Fountain cracked piece broke off
A elderly neighbors fountain had a bad day in a windstorm. the top piece still covered in plastic protecting it from winter came off in wind and took a small chunk out of a lower level. any way to put...
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Air conditioner screen
I would like to make one. When I had my A/C replaced, I certainly didn't expect it to be noisier than the old one. I worry that it might be bothering my neighbors. Ditto my pool filter, it's on the...
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Fence Post Near House
One of my fences was blown down by a strong wind storm. I have dug out all the broken post except the one next to the house. I have been told there is most likely an electrical line, a TV cable and a...
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Masonry Sealer Advice
I've got a new brick chimney top to seal...I know Thompsons Waterseal isn't any good so what is??? Any recomendations or other brands to avoid??? Thanks for any help....
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Shower door stop repair
A customer has a glass shower enclosure. The door opens out and closes against a plastic strip. The plastic strip is glued onto the glass with what looks like, but probably isn't, Rubber Cement. Part...
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