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Chimney: B-vent on top of masonry possible?
I decided to start a new thread for this question. I had originally posted questions about this chimney on 4/7/2012 using the subject heading "Chimney - is repair possible?". Here is the specific...
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What causes warped entry door?
This house had a double wooden entry door, each door being about 40" wide. One is rarely used; the other is for everyday use. The everyday door is bowed at the latch side toward the inside of the...
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What is this???
Hey, I can be wrong, too. It's a hand washing detector. If you leave the house without washing your hands, it sends a text message to the Department of Silly Walks. The inspector will be by, shortly....
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Ridge Vent or Box Vents - An Update
For those that don't recall the original thread, I had a roofing contractor tell me that my 6" soffits were too narrow to use a ridge vent and he recommended box vents instead. All a.h.r responders...
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OT: Next year's NRA convention
"Innocent?" They're all infected. When I drive from Texas to Louisiana, about 200 yards from the border there's a sign on the right-of-way that reads: "You are leaving Texas. Come back real soon,...
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OT| Important photo!
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An actual on topic question (electrical)
Just got done changing out a GFI outlet on the box next to my pool. It looks like everything is working okay, but the circuit tester indicates an open nuetral. Anything I need to look for or can I...
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Toolbox comparison tests
Spoiler: Dewalt & Husky tied for first place. Kobalt came in last.
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"Check Bulb" Warning Light
Just like those "Check Engine" warning lights in your car, the new CFL lightbulbs produced beginning April 1, 2012 come equipped with a "Check Bulb" warning light. When the bulb reaches a certain...
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Where to find thin strips of stainless
I'm looking for thin pieces of stainless steel for making custom calipers. Kind of like these: 'm guessing that 5/16" to 3/8" wide would do it. Thick enough to discourage bending from casual use. I...
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Remove? exposed tar coating on foundation cinder block
I recently offset and reconstructed a retaining wall against the house, and it exposed more of the basement's (exterior) cinder block. The previosuly underground cinder block has tar coating...
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Basement wall repair
Anybody have cracks in a poured basement wall repaired by an injection system? I'd appreciate any observations pro or con. Thanks, Ken
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Is there any way or product to seal a pinhole in an inaccessible 1/2" copper pipe?
I've presented this before and was guided to check out the baseboard heating register. No leaks. So the pin hole I guess is below the hardwood floorboards and most likely the sub-floor beneath that....
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Multifunction Tool - does anyone use lower speeds with this tool?
Wish I could remember better and say for sure, but as I recall when I used my variable to cut out door stops to fit in thresholds, I had it cranked all the way up even when starting the cuts. Same...
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OT - Mag light spring contributes to leaking?
I suspect that the strong spring on the tail cap contributes to leaking. Puts the batteries under mechanical pressure. Has anyone else studied this, or got any anecdotal evidence? Are batteries more...
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