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Alternative to spray foam for filling gaps?
Is there a weatherstripping type product I can push into the gap at the bottom of a wall to prevent drafts? I'm looking to avoid spray foam because it's a finished area with carpet that would...
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water comes out of bathtub drain when sink used???
Here's a strange one. When I use the sink in my guest bathroom, water comes out of the bathtub drain in the room. Then it just sits there and takes forever to drain. What's going on? Can...
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15 years ago
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20 amp double breaker powering washing machine and kitchen 120v outlets
I have a 2 pole 20 amp breaker that I though went straight to my washing machine in the garage, but upon tripping it I see my fridge and a couple 20 amp 120v outlets in the kitchen go out too. I am...
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Kitchen light lenses
I need to install some new kitchen light lenses. I believe that's what they are called. These appear to be made of plastic tho I'm not 100% sure. If I need to cut them, what is the best tool...
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15 years ago
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Anlu pressure washer gun question
Hi, I have a cheap Anlu pressure washer which had the inlet fitting on the gun break after about 2 hours of use. Well, I was able to get a replacement fitting, but somehow when I took the gun apart,...
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15 years ago
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Help with insulation choice.
Hi, I have received five estimates for inslulating my kitchen (whose walls are currently open) ranging from $840 (cellulose upon completing the walls) to $2500 (high density, closed cell foam). The...
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15 years ago
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Sprinkler system issue
I have reworked and repiped my sprinkler system, and fixed all the leaks. Now when I turn the ground water pump on, I have good flow and spray from all the heads, except three heads. These three heads...
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15 years ago
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AprilAire Humidifier?
Hi, My dad had one installed in his condo. The problem is his condo unit hardly needs heat because the condo unit is on the second floor (of 3 floors) and is between 2 other condos on adjacent sides....
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15 years ago
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Best Paint Stripper for Kitchen Cabinets?
I plan on buying replacement doors for my kitchen cabinets. Any recommendations as to the best product to use to strip the two or more layers of paint a previous owner applied to the cabinet sides and...
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15 years ago
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Faucet base converter
I have a faucet made for 1 1/4'' hole, but my kitchen sink has a 1 1/2'' pre-drilled hole, the faucet base bare fits the hole, and water will drip underneath. Is there any base...
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15 years ago
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Vibrating water pipes
I have some sort of strange problem. I know little about plumbing, so I have no idea what to do and I'd prefer to avoid calling a plumber. I will if I have to, but I'd like to try to...
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wall paper steamer for?
has anyone tried a wall paper steamer for removing popcorn ceilings and walls? seems it might be a possible solution?
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15 years ago
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Vent Free Gas Logs
I want to install vent free gas logs in my fireplace and am looking for some advice. I currently have a Superior BRF 4375 fireplace insert that is vented and I have been burning wood in it for the...
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15 years ago
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Faucet Valve Handles Difficult to Open (Sometimes)
My bathroom lavatory faucet handles are difficult to open, usually one or more times a day. Usually they open easily. Opening either one will cause the flow to run out fast, then slow to a normal rate...
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Water dripping from roofing nails in attic
I was up in my attic this morning and noticed little bits of ice lying around---small balls, perhaps 1/4" in diameter. What seems to be happening is that water is dripping from the roofing nails, then...
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15 years ago
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