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Another laundry-related timer problem
Got a Kenmore washer, probably going on 20 years old, works fine. But it has developed an annoying glitch: after the wash cycle is over, it doesn't turn off completely. There's a *faint*...
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OT...I guess - Dryer Timer
If the timer on an old electric dryer is not advancing I suume it's time to replace it, aka not really servicable? Damn things are a hundred bucks typically. This one's discontinued even.
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Anybody know anything about these folks???
#1 16" - Fivex cedar shingles for ~$190/sq; locals want $400... #1 18" - Perfections for ~$210; didn't price local too good to be true altho haven't checked on shipping yet. Anybody here ever...
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Insulation for a trailer, underside and freezing pipes
Hi folks, for my Mom. I believe she has a frozen pipe under her trailer for the outbound water. She may have one inside as well (hard to tell). She's contacting a plummer. Water not draining and...
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15 years ago
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Wiring color: red instead of black OK?
I'm just wondering if something wiring-related is a no-no. I've got a couple spools of perfectly good #14 stranded wire. Problem is, they're red, and I have a small job requiring white &...
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15 years ago
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Lawn tractor safety
I needed to bypass the bullshit safety seat safety switch the other day to I could see if my snowblower auger was operating correctly having sheared a pin on one side. If I remove the switch and tape...
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15 years ago
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Attic insulation: do attic floor, or roof, or what? And, how much work (ie $$$)?
Am a bit confused about how one does insulation in the attic. I read here that for some attics, you insulate the roof, and for other types, you do the floor. Something to do with whether or not...
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15 years ago
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New interior doors for $19
I'm in need of a 30" interior door, to be used as a pocket door. Home Depot is selling pre-primed doors (no predrilled holes) for $19. They also sell doors for $34 and I can not find much...
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15 years ago
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Running Electrical wire in shed
I built this shed in the backyard, it has a dedicated 20amp GFCI circuit running to it. Once inside the shed (it comes in from the floor) I have it hit a junction box and branch out to the various...
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Adding another antenna to my existing antenna set-up
Hello. I have an antenna in my attic and 2 digital converter boxes and I'm ready for the digital switchover. There are a couple other channels that I cannot get with my current antenna, and...
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Trying to tunnel a 2" PVC pipe underground - hit a road block
I am thinking of adding a sink to the kitchen island - I don't have to do it, I have a kitchen sink by the wall, but thought I would add a sink if it can be done relatively easy when everything is...
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Cutting a Chain with a Chainsaw
Year after year, in every store I see chainsaws. Yet, I have never seen anyone cut a chain with them. People cut trees with them, which is really stupid. If they were made for cutting trees, they...
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15 years ago
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Boxing in skylights
Hi, This topic had come up before, but I keep getting conflicting advice so I wanted to dedicate a thread to it. When boxing in skylights, I being told that one does not want to use drywall for the...
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How far can a drawer slide out?
Hi, Next to the fridge niche, I have space in the wall to install something like a slide out pantry. The bottom drawer will contain a trash bag and recycling bins. So I want the drawer on top of it to...
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Ariens Snow Blower
I was blowing tonight, after it quiting on me I check the belt and notice it came off. I fixed that but the problem is now auger housing from the drive housing is apart. When I was fixing the belt I...
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15 years ago
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