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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, bu...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sidwelle
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by sidwelle

Harry Land problem explained

http://tinyurl.com/4ybgmwn
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posted by frankperiodlogullo
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by frankperiodlogullo

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 it...
17 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RogerT
17 comments posted 15yrs posted by RogerT

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 goi...
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posted by none
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

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...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by curranpg
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by curranpg

Home Safe

Hi, all .. Sorry for the long post, but I'm trying to find a medium size, non- electronic safe for storing documents, t...
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posted by yep
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by yep

OT: Millionaires ask for higher taxes

http://patrioticmillionaires.org/ A video on the website has various people saying why they signed: http://www.youtube.c...
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posted by Nobody
87 comments posted 15yrs posted by Nobody

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?
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by phughes200
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by phughes200

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 fille...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by fitcat
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat

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 cut...
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posted by Gordon Shumway
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by Gordon Shumway

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...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by wmoy1234
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by wmoy1234

OT: How Debt Has Defined Human History

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/08/06/how-debt-has-defined-human-history/ August 6, 2011, 3:04 PM ET How Debt Has D...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Nobody
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by Nobody

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 requ...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by MB
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by MB