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OT, Perhaps But It's About A Home, On Wheels
It's actually a custom built motor home and I'm sure a motor home is something a few of the folks posting to this newsgroup own but not like this one and I'm sure many of you would want 1 O deez. ^_^...
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How to Choose, Buy, and Safely Use a Good Surge Protector
Most of us have more devices than we have plugs in the wall, which is why you'll likely find a surge protector behind most people's televisions and under our desks. However, not all surge protectors...
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Do you have a break-even algorithm for capital improvements that save money?
What do you use for your general algorithm for capital improvements that save money (such as solar energy & buying your own tanks)? - solar - wood-fired heating - owning your own propane tanks etc....
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How to measure water table underground?
Is there a way to measure the water table level under my yard without digging a deep hole? Perhaps some sort of radar or sonic equipment? I'm trying to figure out if my damp crawlspace is caused by...
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Alternative to Renting Light Towers
The marching band at my son's school needs lights for the practice field. We've been renting lights for about $2600 for five weeks, not including fuel for the generators. This is for two 4000 watt...
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Who actually owns this 1,000 gallon propane tank? (2023 Update)
I realize this is a legal question but has anyone here had this happen. Any advice? 1. Bought a house, as is, in 2010, which came with a 1,000 gallon propane tank attached. 2. Entered into agreement...
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kitchen fire extinguisher on youtube
I've no experience with this third unit, but the video looks interesting. Oil on the stove fires are rough, because there is so much heat stored in the oil. Tough to put the fire out, and have it stay...
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Help installing woods 3 way timer switch
Hello I tried to install the switch yesterday with all possible cable combi nations and I was not able to get it to work. The best outcome was when I hook the black wire to the black wire, the red...
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York Furnace
Which part of the part number really matters? York Borg Warner 0120G-D1N W07625 1965 Gas Furnace 120 kBTU/HR (96 max bonnet) How might i get schematics/manual/parts? (eg, I think I need a new fan) - =...
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End Terrace Alley Way Floor
Hi All, Hoping for some advice. I have an Alley way which my neighbours say is causing damp along their wall. They believe it is being caused by the alley way having only a dirt floor and not...
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Swamp cooler water feed problem
The water level in my swamp cooler is consistantly too high and sometimes overflows. The valve has a thick wire to the float. I bend the float down until the water only starts flowing at the proper...
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Boiler help
I recently moved into an older property, from early 1950s, and we've got an oil burning boiler that's at least 20 years old if not older. I want to replace it with something more efficient but don't...
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Any way to remove water stains from wallpaper?
Is there a way to remove water stains from wallpaper that works? The paper is only a few years old. It's a light green color and has very little texture (not a grass cloth). I ran a search and came up...
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Black & Decker
Phone call to mum. - "Hi Mom, it's me." - "Hi Sally, are you okay?I thought you were with your father at the Ace Hardware store, looking for a drill." - "Yeah, I was, but I got arrested and they've...
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Took a guess, fixed my dryer for $30 but don't understand why.
My gas dryer had been acting up recently. The clothes would almost dry, but with a front load washer they are not all that wet anyway. Still, it didn't seem like the heat was staying on very long. The...
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