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Q about dimmable CFLs vs Non-dimmable ones

I replaced the incandescent bulbs in a 6 bulb fixture with non-dimmable CFLs. I didn't realize it at the time I did it...
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posted by demi
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by demi

2 Cycle Oil v/s Outboard Oil (for chainsaw)

For my chainsaw I normally buy the oil to add to the gas called 2 Cycle Oil. Recently the store did not have any, so I...
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posted by jw
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by jw

Leaking Whirlpool Dishwasher

I have a 14 year old Whirlpool dishwasher that leaks randomly. For reasons I have yet to determine, the machine randoml...
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posted by ianstock
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by ianstock

OT: Amazon price markups

As you may know, in addition to the items Amazon itself sells, some of the items that are found at amazon.com are in fa...
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posted by Nobody
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by Nobody

Drain plaque

My plumbing woes started the other day when I heard a dripping sound in the basement ceiling. It would coincide with ki...
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posted by oparr
19 comments posted 14yrs posted by oparr

Vent Pipe Part

I am looking to replace the round rubber part at the bottom of this bathroom vent pipe (see link at bottom) where it en...
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posted by RocinanteREMOVETHIS
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by RocinanteREMOVETHIS

Generators, run on nat. gas....

Awl -- I was just informed of the existence of these, here's an example: http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Genera...
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posted by fitcat
59 comments posted 14yrs posted by fitcat

Platform for cleaning and painting windows. . .

Our coop apartment building is four floors, on irregular ground. The upshot is, getting access to the windows makes pai...
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posted by rayj.balt
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by rayj.balt

Please suggest a good product to clean garage floors

I used my pressure washer to clean the floor of our garage yesterday. There is some rust, apparently overflow from our...
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posted by No Spam no contact
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by No Spam no contact

Weep or Vent Holes in Wood Storm

I have a 4' x 4' 20 pane fixed wood window in my family room. There's a 2 pane wood storm that has been previously caul...
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posted by pfgoergen
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by pfgoergen

HVAC parts markup

Had a local HVAC company check out our furnace a few days ago -- first time in almost 8 years ("if it ain't broke, don'...
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posted by Nobody
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by Nobody

More effective "power washer"

Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111109230559.htm has a very interesting article about a new...
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posted by hypatia08
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by hypatia08