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any opinon on empire carpet?
just got a quote for $3300 installed of 35 oz carpet with 6 pound padding...4 rooms. any opinons?
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Faucet dripping
I bought a new Grohe faucet in my bathroom, and installed it. Everything was good for a few days, but then it started dripping. So I got a replacement cartridge from Grohe, and installed it without...
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Pressure wash or scrub stucco?
The paint on my stucco on concrete block house is chalky and peeling and even cracking in a couple of places. Everyone here, in south Florida, seems to pressure wash stucco before painting, but I am...
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CRAZY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
MY ELECTREIC IS HAUNTED. I HAVE A 100 AMP SERVICE 220 IN TO 100 AMP 1 SEEMS TO BE OK BUT LINE 2 IS THE PROBLEM.I HAVE OUTSIDE LIGHTS ON LINE 2 A 220 WATER HEATER ON 1 AND 2. When the water heater is...
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Question about a fuse on a transformer in AC
------------------------------------- I have a L37-310 transformer in our air conditioner unit seen here the fuse got blown because this house is weird and every time the heat gets turned on after the...
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molding around bifold doors
I recently installed new bifold doors in my basement in a new frame that I installed. Now its time for the molding. I was thinking can I install the top molding in a way that hides the track,...
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Power Deregulation - any feedback about third party suppliers?
So, PA now has deregulated power AND the rate cap removed. I understand so do a dozen or so of other states in the nation. As soon as this happened the third party suppliers started calling offering...
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Chain link gate replacement note
The original gate had rusted to pieces, and it needed to be a tad wider to contain the tiny undisciplined dogs we often host. I looked at the BORGS, they carry an adjustable width replacement for ~...
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OT: cashing in coins
My local US Bank has a coin counting machine in the lobby; dump in the coins, and you get a voucher. The last time I went in (about a month ago), I ended up with about $150. They do not charge for...
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13 years ago
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Thermostat
I need a new thermostat. I see that there are a zillion out there. I *think* all I need is separate AC/heat(gas) temp settings and perhaps some kind of late night setback. And, reliable, so I can lock...
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It's the stove again.
I haven't repaired the oven yet, but the top burners are giving me fits now: When I try to turn on any of the four burners, the back right burner igniter sparks, no matter which burner knob I turn on....
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toilets
I was thinking of replacing the old 70s toilet with a modern, one piece one. Like to know if there are any opinions on how well different makes flush etc. and which is a good make to choose. Or, of...
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The electrical box at the end of a pool
is that 110 or something less for the pool light? I am looking for a cheap way to get an outlet to the back yard and thought this might work. But for some reason I thought this was not 110 there.
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What's the point with the little paint rollers
I haven't painted in awhile and I see everyone using those little paint rollers. They must be good for something--what is it?
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13 years ago
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Electric Attic Fans but No Thermostat
------------------------------------- I moved into a house about a year ago. I noticed over the summer that the upstairs would get pretty hot (we live in Alabama). Well I finally noticed we had two...
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