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3 Prong *Plug* with no ground connection?

I received this in an email from a friend while we were discussing some house wiring issues. This friend lives in the U...
32 comments posted 14yrs
posted by teamarrows
32 comments posted 14yrs posted by teamarrows

108-year-old vacuum cleaner

[...] "The American Sturtevant vacuum cleaner No. 4 was made in 1904, and came with the original accessories including w...
14 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Oren
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by Oren

Flying lawnmower

For those really (REALLY) tall weeds... Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0vM3MClbWBU
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Good deal on 12 V drill at local megastore (USA)

Lowe's has the Bosch 12-Volt 3/8" cordless drill (PS31-2A) for $99 plus tax. I guess its nationwide. I want one because...
28 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jdoe
28 comments posted 14yrs posted by jdoe

Foundation Vents

My home is in central North Carolina. A friend told me recently that many new homes do not have foundation vents. What's...
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posted by mcp6453
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by mcp6453

Raising snowblower handles?

So we finally got some snow so I could play with my 'new' [7 yr old] snowblower. I like it better [mostly] than the 30y...
13 comments posted 14yrs
posted by elbrecht
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by elbrecht

in wall timer wiring

The timer I wired in (successfully I might add) says in the sales sheet it doesn't require a neutral wire. What is the a...
31 comments posted 14yrs
posted by noemailaddress
31 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

OT: The TSA Is Coming To a Highway Near You

The TSA Is Coming To a Highway Near You http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2012/02/29/the-tsa-is-coming-to-a-highway-...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Home
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by Home

Vacuum Cleaner Hose

I understand this isn't an home repair issue, but this seemed like the most promising place to ask. We just bought a ne...
27 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2
27 comments posted 14yrs posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2

Right angle cordless drill with a clutch?

I need a right angle cordless drill that has a clutch. I heard that Mikita might have had a 1/2 inch version, but don't...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jdoe
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by jdoe

Ceiling fan with light

I have a ceiling fan with a light that has 2 separate wall switches ... one works the fan (on/off) and the other works...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by noemailaddress
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

GFCI Question

I needed to replace an electrical outlet that very conveniently was downstream of a GFCI outlet. So I just pushed the '...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by art.shapiro
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by art.shapiro

Mold Identification

Greetings, I have discovered some ugly looking mold in a crawlspace under a portion of a house. The crawlspace has a di...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by elliott.plack
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by elliott.plack