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curious about a volt meter reading
I was removing one of two light fixtures in my shed. It's an old 8 foot fl uorescent that hasn't worked since I've lived here. I intended to unwire i t from the junction box. I turned off the switch...
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10 years ago
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Fertilizer spreader settings
A couple of years ago I replaced our no-name spreader, for which settings were always a very wild guess because no fertilizer bags showed the proper settings for it, by a Scotts Edge-Guard, for which...
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10 years ago
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Patio door hard to slide
When I first encountered this problem a couple of years ago, all that anyone previously had done was lube and clean the tracks. I sprayed the roller axles (probably used WD-40) and it made a dramatic...
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10 years ago
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Wanted: Someone who has built a "Detached Accessory Building" in Arlington, Virginia
I am considering building a 1 1/2 or 2 story garage as described here ( to -include- living space. I want to talk to someone who has done this before so I know how much grief Arlington County will...
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10 years ago
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Kohler Command 21 "Blowing OIL"
I have a Gravely ZT 2148 w/Kohler Command V-Twin model CV23. I have recently serviced with new air/oil filter along with oil change. The motor turns over but does not run. It will run by pouring fuel...
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10 years ago
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Hardwood to Tile Threshold
I apologize for posting something on-topic but I actually do have a home repair question: how do I handle the transition between an old red oak hardwood floor and newly-laid porcelain tile. I worked...
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10 years ago
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convert freezer to refrigerator questions
I have an upright Gibson freezer and would like to convert it to a refrigerator. I am going to start making cheese and need a "Cheese Cave". I need to maintain a temp in low 50's to 55 and humidity of...
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10 years ago
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Looking to replace my 973.27492 cordless drill. Anything new that's close?
Bummer, it grew legs and walked off. What is close to it?
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10 years ago
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Use pre-emergent weedkiller *and* reseed damaged areas -- how?
I have combination fertilizer + Pre-emergent weedkiller ("Crab-grass preventer") that I bought *before* part of our lawn was dug up to replace a water pipe. Now I have two conflicting requirements: 1....
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10 years ago
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after installing toilet found too close to wall,H20 tank wont fit right, need 2in+
After installing toilet started to finish with installing h20 tank. Water tank tilts forward. Need to move toilet at least 2 in more away from wall for tank to fit. Need to insert something into...
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10 years ago
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how to disassemble needle nose pliers
How does one disassemble needle nose pliers? Have a pair that is the worse case of frozen I've seen. Got it unfrozen using various commercial solven ts for this, but still impossible to operate by...
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10 years ago
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LED bulbs can't be used with a timer...typo?
The description tab for this bulb says it can't be used with a timer. Is that true or is it a typo?...
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10 years ago
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Best supplier of interior custom wood plantation shutters?
arrrggg! after doing what seems like endless search and fruitless results need to ask here: Need interior plantation wooden shutters and there a LOT of windows! so don't want to have to send my...
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10 years ago
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Where do I complain?
The speakers on my tablet are tiny and not very loud, even at the highest volume setting. Unless your ear is within a foot or so, you can't hear them - and it's even worse when the tablet is in my...
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10 years ago
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Pressure Washer Setting For Deck Cleaning
I bought this unit on Craigslist for $60 in a new, unopened box. I realize that 1500 PSI is pretty low for a pressure washer, but I still want to make sure I don't damage my pressure treated deck....
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10 years ago
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