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Rolling Tool box
I've been using an old Kennedy fishign tackle box for my locksmith work. But, it's kinda heavy. I've been getting more business at the malls. Have to park outside, and walk past ten or so...
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Pressure Switch on Luxaire Furnarch
My Mother-in-law has a luxaire furnace. The flashing LED indicates that the pressure switch is stuck open (2 flashes) - this is probably because the fan with the pressure tube does not start. If I...
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My engine needs to be changed
My mechanic told me that my engine is bad and needs to be replaced. The cost is more than I paid for the car. Can I avoid the cost by just changing one of the tires instead of the engine?
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What will dissolve Shoe Goo quickly?
Anyone know of something that will quickly dissolve cured Shoe Goo - the stuff in squeeze tube that cures to a rubber-like material? I've tried paint remover - both citrus-based and the automotive...
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Propane vs gas
My sister has propane at her house. The propane company shut off the tank because they said they tested the line and found evidence of a leak (without knowing where the leak is). My sis called a...
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Sanitize Used High Chair
oil-based soap solution with some alcohol added, to avoid wood damage and rust. Good suggestion. I'll do the same thing. Posted from the Free Home Improvement Forum at
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Tracking down an old part-plumbing
I have a customer with an old style two valve tub control. One for the hot, and one for the cold water. (There is no shower control-this is just for the tub) The eschutcheon covers are grotty and need...
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15 years ago
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Diesel Fuel in Heating Oil Furnace
Is there any reason not to put #2 diesel fuel in a heating oil furnace for someone who has locked in a very high heating oil price with his provider? Could pay a gas station ab out $3.50/gal versus a...
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15 years ago
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Odd Breaker Arangement
Greetings, I was looking at a 1955 bungalow with what is probably an updated electrical panel. However, there was no typical "main breaker" at the top, there were just two rows of breakers on each...
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15 years ago
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Dehumidifier - drain into sump pump?
Yet another dehumidifier question. (For a vacant house, so I need to use a hose rather than bucket). And yeah, I probably will end up buying the Sears one if only because it's simpler and I can at...
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15 years ago
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vented gas wall furnace parts
Wondering if anyone has any good suggestions for replacement part vendor sites for older gas wall furnaces? Thanks Corvus
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15 years ago
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Aprilaire humidifier install
I'm installing an Aprilaire 600a on my antique [well- 1980 or so] Sears? furnace. So of course it doesn't have an 'eac' or 'hum' terminal. We don't use it in 'fan...
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15 years ago
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Hey... how bout these Bi-Fould doors?
On laundry rooms and such..! Ours are only 8 years old, and well takin' care of.... the doors are falling down, not in the track, and very hard to control... NOW... is it the wear and tear on the...
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epoxy coating on new patch
I had to remove a cracked section of my garage deck. The is about 3" deep and covers a square foot. How long should I let the patch cure before I coat it to match. Dry weather in AZ. Thank you, Seamus...
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plastic weld or glue
I broke my mower hood in 3 pieces. Ya really don't want to ever have to price a new one!!! What kind of stuff can I find that will enable to to "weld" or glue the pieces together?
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