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Underside of stainless steel sink STINKS HORRIBLY!
Hello all - I hope somebody can help! My wife and I have a Kindred stainless steel double sink. The underside sound-deadening coating stinks very badly. We had the sink installed about 12 years ago....
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Which kitchen fruits & vegetables can you grow from the pits or seeds?
Which kitchen fruits & vegetables can you grow from the pits or seeds? I had planted a banana and it didn't come up but I just found out why. would they make fruits & vegetables that can't grow...
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What is the name of the valve on a 1 pound propane cylinder
What is the correct technical name for the valve that is on the refillable (DOT 4BA) or non-refillable (DOT 39) indoors one pound propane cylinders? I've been googling like crazy where I found the...
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Why do portble generators make such a big deal about starting watts?
Why do portble generators make such a big deal about starting watts? 'm looking to buy a generator for general purpose use either during power outages (rare) or when I need electricity far from the...
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New deck is lower than old stairs
Per the contractor request we had 5/4 decking boards delivered. When contractor was tearing old up, he realized it was replacing 2x6 The deck is finished but where it hits our old stairs it is 1/2...
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Pushmattic breaker panel with no power main disconnect
I need to replace a Pushmattic 20 amp breaker but there isn't a main disconnect . Any ideas
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What is the secret to how the sodastream works to carbonate water at home? (2023 Update)
What is the secret to how the soda stream works to carbonate water at home? Why does it work in only about fifteen seconds (three to five squirts)? How can I replicate that squirty nozzle using...
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Leaking well?
Hey guys! I'll start by saying that I don't know much plumbing terminology... So I'll just attach a photo so at least y'all will have a visual. I've had a slow leak from threaded areas on the well...
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Genie Pro 88 Garage door opener
How do I adjust the auto sensitivity screw . My door will come up but will not come down.
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ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
every thing works as far as washing but i makes none of the sounds that alert you to where it is in the cycle
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lettuce refrigerate why
Most things with leaves aren't easily infected by bacteria. I guess for the reasons that they normally live outside as plants. Which brings me to my storey after I just came back from Costco. I have a...
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Water from clothes washer to ceiling leak
Hello, 3 days ago I washed a large load of laundry upstairs in my home. After that I went downstairs and noticed that water was coming/dripping through the ceiling and lights in the ceiling. There is...
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OT. 12 Days of Omicron
< The 12 days of Omicron | The Week
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OT blood tests for annual physical
OT. I had to get a blood test today and they had a sign that said medicare rules have changed and it no longer pays for blood tests for annual physicals. But online I seem to see that it does pay for...
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Feels like 98° Weather.com says it's 90° out right now
says it's 90° out right now, Partly Cloudy 15% chance of rain Wind S 7 mph Humidity 53% And that it feels like 98° That seems like a bigger than normal difference and the humidity is 53%, which is...
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Fluidmaster 200a
If I've been using Fluidmaster 200a in the toilet, can I switch to 400a without replacing the bottom part?
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Preventing heat from hot water heater exhaust from increasing the temp in the room
I’m wondering if I can safely insulate the exhaust on my hot water heater. My intent is to try and prevent the ambient heat from heating up my small basement. I’ve noticed that each evening when...
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How to get rid of gap from sink edge to backsplash
I have a kitchen sink that is about 1/2 inch from the backsplash. I am messy when it comes to water and without fail, I get water back there. I would love to find a gadget or way to get rid if the gap...
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Pebble Tec Flooring. How to remove it.
So, I am about to buy this house, but the kitchen, laundry room and bathrooms have this super out dated pebble tec flooring like 90's style. Please tell me someone knows how to remove it or if I could...
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Re: Top window falls automatically
In on Fri, 28 May 2021 11:47:38 +1000, "Rod Speed" wrote: I see this complaint a lot but I think it's misplaced. I think homemoaners works differently from It's web-based and emphasizes searching on a...