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Sump Pump Problems
Testing the sump pump I discovered that the pump did not function. The sump pump that we have is less the 6 yrs old, but we discovered during testing that it was not working. Testing: poured a 5...
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No dial tone on Verizon landline, DSL operating normally
Any ideas? I won't have my phone service restored until Aug. 20 due to the strike. Have checked box connections and checked the ground. All I hear on my phones is a slight hiss. Verizon says the line...
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Question on how kitchen sink drain attaches to outgoing line...
Have discovered that our kitchen sink drain appears to be leaking inside the wall behind the cabinets, and am wondering if I can repair this myself. Have emptied the space below the sink and cut away...
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Harry Land problem explained
I think you missed the point..... the link was to an article written by a Brit. The fact that Frank provided the link to a British article, in no way implies that he believes these very same...
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Some items in refrigerator are freezing
Frigidaire Refrigerator/Top-Mount Freezer, Model Number FRT21P5A. I got a call from a tenant who is saying that some items in the refrigerator are freezing up -- milk, vegetables, etc. Apparently, the...
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shed roof question
I am finally getting close to putting up a shed, but the main question mark remaining is the roof. Originally I was going to build a rather large shed towards the back corner of our back yard. That...
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Central AC tripping breaker
I have a rather old central ac unit. It wasn't working at all and it looked like the contactor was bad. I replaced the contactor and the unit started right up. It will run for about 45 minutes and...
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Home Safe
Hi, all .. Sorry for the long post, but I'm trying to find a medium size, non- electronic safe for storing documents, titles, family keepsakes, cash, coins, gold nuggets (I wish), diamonds (I wish),...
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OT: Millionaires ask for higher taxes
video on the website has various people saying why they signed: “ Because my country — our country — means more than my money. ” Charlie Fink, former AOL executive Become a Patriotic...
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Warped wood
I have a sailboat wooden dagger board that is warped (curved side to side) on the end. Is there any way to fix this?
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12 years ago
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Epoxy repair/filler for exterior wood.
Awl -- I got rotted spots, wood joints, etc, (Englich tudor- 5/4 type wood) and would like to use a weather-proof filler-type epoxy, ideally with some mechanical strength (which would proly exclude...
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Dimensions of PVC fittings
I need to move the drain location under our kitchen sink slightly and I would like to do it on paper before I start cutting and hacking. Does anyone know where one can download dimensional drawings...
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12 years ago
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Stove Burner Ignitors DCS/Bosch
I have a DCS stove that uses electronic ignitors for its top burners. I wanted to replace a a rusted out mounting clip for an ignitor but found that DCS wanted $32 for a bag of ten. Looking around I...
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OT: How Debt Has Defined Human History
It has been forgotten that there is only one way to create wealth & that is by work. Money is just in the process of re-adjusting to it's true worth. It's just the wrong people are gonna pay the...
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Somewhat OT (I think) Electrical question
Though, this isn't specifically about "Home Repair" it is an item in the home. I made a project for the wife which required the use of a sewing machine motor (but not the sewing machine) which has the...
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