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I can't afford to pay for the repairs (2023 Update)
I'm a professional handyman. I have my own business, called Jim's Handyman Service. I have been in business for many years. But lately the work is slim due to the economy. This has allowed me to do...
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Small engine repair question
I hope I'm in the right NG. I have a 36" exmark metro walk-behind mower. It has the Kawasaki 460v- s14 engine. It is very hard to start. First I dis-assembled the carb and blew out all passages. Carb...
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Update on HF Multi-Master
The bits/blades for the Dremel Multi-Max fit the Harbor Freight clone (Multifunction Tool). Furthermore, the Dremel package says the bit also fits: * Fein Multi-Master 636 * Bosch Multi-X PS50 - The...
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Windows
My house was built in 1988. As far as I know, the windows were bought from Lowe's. Today, my son's dog chewed up a window ledge or sill (inside). It appears that the piece that needs to be replaced...
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15 years ago
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rewiring humidifier control
Hi all, I have an old Aprilaire powered humidifier connected to my furnace, which is an old Ruud 90+ gas unit. Currently the humidifier is enabled whenever the fan is running. I assume that there is a...
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15 years ago
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Quarter turn shutoff valves
I often find that oldish shutoff valves (toilet, sinks, garden hose) around the house have a tendency to go leaky if they are turned on or off after they are about 20 or 30 years old. Leaky in the...
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15 years ago
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Gas dryer no heat in Perm Press cycle
GE standard gas dryer about 7 years old. It has 3 cycles: Perm press, cotton, and timed. When on Perm press, the gas never ignites, however in the other 2 cycles the gas comes on fine. What could it...
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Thought for the day: Houses are like cats
Houses are like cats: We think we own them, but in fact they own us. Perce
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Gas Furnace - what parts to stock for emergencies?
What parts are good to keep on hand for a gas furnace? I have 2 Trane/ American Standard gas furnaces in the basement, about 7 years old. I just replaced the pressure switches, and the ignitor on one...
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OT: Hats for Adults Use Only??
I was in Lowe's yesterday and picked up a few acrylic knit hats (what we called Watch Caps in the Navy). I planned to give one to my toddler grandson but noticed the label inside the hat said "Adult...
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15 years ago
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Running a sprinkler line under a sidewalk?
When new sidewalks were put in our area, the contractor extended the sprinkler system under the sidewalk to cover the swale area. But he connected that area to just one of the existing zones and...
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window question
I have a old farm house with wood windows and 6 pains in each top and bottom, not new but very old I installed plastic on the inside and have pretty good storms on the outside, why do I have ice on...
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The year we lose our TV signals
Welcome to 2009. The year we lose our TV signals. What a way to start the year, knowing in another month and a half, we will lose our tv reception, unless we subscribe to costly cable or satellite tv....
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big big bag
After you're done laughing at this... I rake up leaves and have wished I had one big huge bag. I tried gluing, stapling and taping a poly sheet at the edges, but it never held. Any ideas? (PS - I...
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Aluminum storm windows, glazing
Greetings, I belong to a little brick bungalow in the midwest US, built in 1954, poured-concrete foundation. Original aluminum windows with inside pane, screen, and storm pane. I've not seen any...
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