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I'm opening a tv repair business
I'm opening a tv repair business. On February 17, 2009 I will open my doors to business. I know there will be many customers the next day. I plan to make a fortune. By the end of March, I should...
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Washer Standpipe Backup/Solution?
I have a problem with my clothes washer overflowing the 1.5" standpipe. I've read that others have this problem. In the past, chemical clog removers have been ineffectual at clearing the lint and...
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shimming door hinge
This does not seem right to me -- but it did resolve my issue. I have an exterior door that the door used to be 'cocked' a bit in the frame such that the weather seal did not seal well all...
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basic home maintenance guide
We just bought a home built in 2000 located in a summertime humid climate. We used to live in a dry climate where water damage was pretty much unheard of. It looks to be about ready for paint, and the...
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Return Air Duct
The return air duct on my upstairs heat pump (the same one with the thermostat issue also discussed here) sucks air through the filter at such a high velocity that the filter is not of much value. (It...
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Programmable Thermostat
The programmable thermostat on my upstairs Comfortmaker heat pump has started acting strangely. It's made by Totaline. In normal operation, when it is being programmed, certain numbers or digits...
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Using dryer with rigid duct and 3" outdoor vent
The previous owner of my house had put in a 3" dryer outdoor vent. Why I don't know, perhaps this was the size years ago, but in any event I thought I would compensate for this by running all...
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Grouting new tile question
Finished putting up 4"x4" ceramic tile around the bathtub and other places. This is the first time I've done tile. Does the small gap between the top of the tub and the bottom of the tile get...
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What type of gauge to pressure check black gas pipe.
I will be adding a tee and run into my gas lines. I was planning on a pressure test and soap test. I have a gauge that I used for co2 I guess this will also work? It is from 0-60psi
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What stops the water?
In a typical bathroom floor tile installation you have the following sequence: Plywood subfloor, Thin-Set, Backerboard, Thin-Set, Tile/Grout. If the grout is not perfectly sealed and the bathroom is...
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vacuum cleaner puzzler.
Hi all, got a real puzzler. Bought and old canister type vacuum off eBay and it arrived today. Hooked it up, started testing it out, seemed to work fine. Vacuumed the kitchen and dining room (tile...
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Oil furnace
I have an oil hot water furnace that when its on, runs weather or not heat is needed just to maintain the temp. I want to change it to a cold start system so I can leave it on but not run unless my...
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Door swelled from moisture won't close
Sand it till it works, it will expand contract even sealed in paint, its the house that is also moving, all you can do it give it the clearance it needs it wont open visable gaps later.
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Laminate installation
Hi Group, Got a question about installing laminate. I'll be installing glueless laminate in a small bedroom which has a closet. I want to continue the laminate into the closet. I intend to cut...
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Residential Locksmith Washington
hello I was wondering if any forum members may be able to recommend trustworthy and competitive security firms/locksmiths. We are planning to get quotes for new security provision for our block of 16...
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