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Fixing loose garage awning
Maybe self tapping sheet metal screws. Use an impact driver with a socket to put them in. Drill bits are available for impact drivers so you won't necessarily be buying a tool for a single use.
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Cladding tests. 100% failure rate
Code is the worst you are allowed to build to. You can do better if you want, just not worse.
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Can't get the nut off the toilet shutoff valve.
Toilet sprung a leak, so I replaced the flush valve and the water inlet pipe. Fixed that. Unfortunately, turning off the valve to do so created a small leak around the shaft. I can't get the nut off...
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AC unit running
Hot air rises and the upstairs will always be warmer. If you have poor attic insulation, you'll be fighting a losing battle. Otherwise, close most vents which lead to the downstairs and basement(if...
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electrolux 2100 protection light
Hello. I have an Electrolux 2100. Vacuum works when on however when try to use the power brush, the protection light comes on. Can't figure it out. Po wer brush works as I plugged it separately into...
 
Central AC quit
If red is L1 and black is L2, it seems like you don't know how to use a volt meter properly.
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Google Donates $2m to Gun Control Groups.
Use duckduckgo or something, if it bothers you. Cindy Hamilton
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the paint is starting to burn on the inside of my microwave
Who makes one? And does it fall apart in a year or two?
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OTR Microwave venting
just had a new GE Over the range microwave installed, my question is when I turn on the venting I can feel air being blown out the sides, I would assume that since this is an over the range microwave...
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mouse in crawlspace
Hi All, a few years ago we had a black water pipe fail and our crawl space turned into "Lake Poopoo Caca". So now I occasionally check under the crawl space to see if everything is dry. Well, this...
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A Bag of Charcoal
After recently attending the retirement ceremony for my rusted-out and falling-apart ancient propane gas barbecue grill, I replaced it with my first charcoal grill in 22 years. Getting ready for the...
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Ceiling fan issue
Starting off, I don't have a lot of confidence in the people that wired and built my mom's house, it's at least 30+ years old. Some of the light switches are backwards, the breakers are connected to...
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heat pump in basement? too damp?
what do you do with a damp basement? I live in georgia I HAVE A HEAT PUMP
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How to toss 4ft f lights?
What is a good way to get rid if 4 ft flourescent bulbs without cutting the garbage man? Whole or smash em?
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OT: Two more youtube morons
He got his girlfriend to pull the trigger.