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DTV postponed, maybe
So the deadline for DTV was extended to day to June something, and Pres. Obama is expected to sign the bill, especially considering what he said a couple weeks ago on the subject. But what deadline is...
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Using Havahart traps to relocate animals
All the traps specify which animals they catch. One page* shows three different sizes to cover all animals being sold as a package. But why can't larger traps also be used for smaller animals? *...
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Chipped bathroom sink
I just noticed a chip in the porcelain of my bathroom sink. It is about l" long and 1/3" wide. I found part of the chipped material, but it doesn't fit exactly, so some bits must have been washed...
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cutting in edges with a brush
I've seen this problem on my current home but none of the previous houses I have owned. Especially at the ceiling/wall joins. I think it's either: 1. Accumulated dirt/dust in the corners staining the...
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Question about tankless water heating and boilers - help a chilly family!
Hi everyone, forgive my cluelessness. We are first time homeowners in CT and I grew up in Southern Cal. So now I have this house with an oil-burning boiler set at about 180 (from what I've read...
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Geothermal heat pumps ?
Anybody know about geothermal heat pumps? I looked at a house with three of these things and I really dont know much about them.
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How to get a doorknob apart
Picked up a lockset today, just a passage set, no locks. It's an older one (ca. 1940s) to match others in the house I'm working on. I want to get it apart to clean it up. So far, I've been...
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Staining and concrete bid
I got a bid of $4 per sf to form, pour, finish, stamp, dye, and seal about 1,000 sf of patio. Concrete included. What does this go for where you live? The guy said a year ago here, it was going for...
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HVAC
Does anyone Know what HVAC Stands for? Also what is a Thermal expansion valve for? http://www.myinfoviews.com
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Are recessed medicine cabinet depth same as "nominal depth"?
We all know 2x4s and 2x6s are not 4" and 6" deep. So if you see medicine cabinets that are supposed to be recessed into the wall and they advertise it as 4" deep cabinet or 6" deep cabinet, is it...
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Leaking T
I recently repaired a T fitting in galvanized pipe that was leaking because someone had messed up the threads during installation. The T was going to be a real pain to take out so I brazed the inside...
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voltage low on car battery
My regulated charger normally tapers to a fraction of an amp. On this battery, it will stay at 2 amps indefinitely. Most car batteries will settle at 12.6V when fully charged. This battery settles at...
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Sink clips
I'm having a devil of a time finding some method to secure a stainless kitchen sink. The periphery contains a U-channel into which I surmise some sort of clip will fit, securing the sink to the...
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The Groundhog is Dead / Winter Forever
Cute. But here's the true facts: "Staten Island's famous groundhog, Charles G. Hogg, inexplicably bit Mayor Bloomberg during his annual holiday ceremony on Monday, drawing blood from the billionaire."...
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Porter-Cable quality?
Porter-Cable used to be a good brand. Now that B&D bought them out, are they any better than B&D? Their new low prices ($159 for a cordless drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw combo) makes me think...
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