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advice from heating expert?
Would like to field a duct size question if there is an expert out there. I am splitting up a ceiling return air box. The original was two 12" flex hoses jammed into one box. I took one out. Replace...
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Credit card offers
Here is a neat trick. Fill out the credit card offer, run it through the shredder, then send it in.
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12 years ago
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Panasonic cordless drills are just dumb?
Why on earth would anybody want a cordless drill that starts at no less than 100 or 350 RPM?
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12 years ago
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under cabinet kitchen counter lighting?
looking for ideas... trying to help someone remodel a kitchen. she HATES the old under cabinet fluorescent fixtures with the buzzing, flickering, etc. Last weekend I cut a box in the ceiling above her...
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13 years ago
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Honda Engine/ Generator question
Andy asks. I have always heard that Honda Engines and Generators are of a very high quality, longer lasting, etc.... They also cost 2-3 times as much as Briggs, Tecumseh, etc......... So, do any of...
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13 years ago
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LED bulb
I bought an LED bulb today for my frequently used reading lamp. It's rated at equivalent to 40 watts and to last 46 years. That's about ten times what I am likely to last. The brightness is good and...
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13 years ago
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Homasote under the paneling
Entryway has that dark early 1970's paneling. I've finally decided to get rid of it, so I did a little exploratory surgery to see what kind of a project it will be. The good news is the paneling isn't...
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13 years ago
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repair Formica nick
Just discovered a small nick in our two-year-old Formica countertop. I suspect our ADD niece (22) wasn't paying attention while cutting up her veggies for lunch, and now I need to make a repair and...
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Roof Hatch
I want to build a roof hatch using exterior grade plywood.What can I use to cover the hatch besides roofing paper? What kind of paint can I use? Thanx.
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13 years ago
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Krups 2-slice toaster disassembly
I have a Krups 2-slice toaster like this one: trying to disassemble it to have a look at the circuit board to see if it can be modified or adjusted to make darker toast. The front handle/lever is used...
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13 years ago
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ice maker off colored ice
Ice maker suddenly started making pale yellow ice cubes. Water drawn from faucet is normal as is water in commode. What is going on?
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13 years ago
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Whirlpool dishwasher fault code
------------------------------------- I have a Whirlpool Gold GU1500XTKQ0 dishwasher. After having a bad timer and a controll board swap, it started normall, then a while into the cycle (less than 25...
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13 years ago
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thread for standard light fixture nipple?
Was helping cousin hang a pendant type light fixture over the weekend. Fixture came with solid downrod that screwed together with those nipples that are used all over the place in lighting. I thought...
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13 years ago
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Problem tightening carriage bolts.
I have several 1/2" carriage bolts that I can not tighten because the head of the bolts rotates. Is there a trick to removing these bolts? I suspect I could cut slots in the head of the bolt or in the...
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13 years ago
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House Painting question
I need to have the trim on my house painted: eaves with three foot overhang and a 2x12 Facia Board, about 1700 sqft altogether, all previously painted and in pretty good condition. The underlying wood...
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13 years ago
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