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Black&Decker toast R oven won't get hot
I have one of those TRO962 toaster ovens in beige which wont start: The light goes on but it doesnt heat up on the oven setting. Also there is no model number sticker on it. I also have an old dirty...
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Installing a manual transfer switch
I'm considering having a manual double-throw transfer switch installed on the main service to my house so that I can use a largish generator to power the whole shebang if I want. What's typically...
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Wire Feed Welder (what kind of gas)?
I just noticed an ad in the paper for a local guy selling a Hobart 120 Wire feed welder. I called the guy and he said it belonged to a relative and he inherited it. He knows it works, but he has never...
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pressure switch on gas furnace
A little help here.. I have a gas furnace about 13 yrs old, and it runs most of the time. the times it doesnt it seems that the pressure switch is not working. i would take the little hose off it for...
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OT I wish my cell phone could....
I want a feature on my cell phone so that when I call it I can push some buttons and change it from vibrate only to the loudest ring possible. PIN protected, of course. I'll bet a bunch of you are...
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Hot water heater decision; AO "prosumer" Vertex 100?
I will be doing some work in the laundry/heater room shortly, including installing a new natural gas hot water heater. At one time I had no problem doing my own plumbing "sweats", but, for now I think...
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T1-11 generator enclosure project
Recently finished, attached to my workshop. Comments, questions? TIA Screwed together for maintenance accessibility and portability. Entirely treated lumber, screwed together for maintenance...
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Moving switch and receptable boxes
Have switch and receptacle boxes in existing drywall and I would like to move some of them. Due to suspected wire runs it would be necessary to add wire length (Can't rerun entire length) and the...
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Need a plumber at midnight for daytime rates?
INTRO: I come from a family that only called in ANY service person once, watched them like a hawk, and from then on, did it ourselves.... and yet, if I could get such help on "my" time, at regular...
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Water-based varnish: yuck
Just did a job with some water-based Varathane, not because I wanted to use it, but because my client demanded it. As soon as I saw what the can of stuff was, I said "I hate it", but I went ahead and...
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New Toro snowblower-- Sound?
Hi I hope I can explain this well enough. I bought a new Toro Power Clear 221, briggs&straton 2-stroke, pullstart. The sound it makes has me a bit concerned. Here goes its like...
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Laminate flooring as kitchen countertop
Heat issues aside, I think it's a good idea. I built a computer desk and wanted a fairly rugged, but 'different' kind of work surface. A friend is in the floor covering business and showed me a...
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Stainless steel kitchen backsplash?
Seems like these are the current trend. Anyone here with recent experience? Do you custom order them online and have them shipped to you rolled up in a tube? Thanks.
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What is this hand tool? Link to photo within.
I found this somewhere, probably in a residential street. What is this? The metal _hook_ is steel and swivels VERY freely in the plastic handle....
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help needed with student survey on tool belts, work gloves etc -gift card raffle
------------------------------------- We are graduate students researching the work gear accessories market -- ie your usage patterns of tool belts, work gloves etc. Please take the 5 minute survey...
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