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Eliminating a Window

I have a window in my kitchen that connects to a semi-enclosed porch....the porch used to be a car port. I can see noth...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gesres
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by gesres

Electrical conductor that can carry a physical load?

Hi, I'm thinking about building a ceiling light out of wood. It will weigh about 10lb. Just wondering - is there any way...
18 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pavelgrinfeld
18 comments posted 15yrs posted by pavelgrinfeld

Fix panel circuit breaker?

I get no power to a kitchen stove, and I notice it's 50 amp circuit breaker flops loosely back and forth (in old westin...
27 comments posted 15yrs
posted by dumbstruc
27 comments posted 15yrs posted by dumbstruc

Garage-door push button

A doorbell push-button operates my garage-door opener to raise and lower the overhead garage door. I've replaced the ol...
38 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gcotterl
38 comments posted 15yrs posted by gcotterl

(OT) Lost in Space in the Endeavor forever

If things go as planned, the space shuttle Endeavor will be launched into space on Monday May 16, 2011. What they are n...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by average.family.man
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by average.family.man

capping a gas line

I want to cap my gas line right in front of the fireplace, so that I can have the fireplace replaced. The problem is th...
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posted by rabacu
34 comments posted 15yrs posted by rabacu

Seeking home surveillance FAQ

I'm looking to keep an eye on an area outside of my home from about 10 p.m. until about 6 a.m. I need good resolution,...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by boris
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by boris

B&S engine idles good, Smokes black at high speed.

I have an old Craftsman 6HP vertical shaft chipper/shredder that is giving me trouble. The engine idles great, but at a...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by bobnospam
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by bobnospam

Fried outlet

I had an outage due to my own ****ing foolishness. Flipped the relevant breaker & all was well -- I thought. Went to wa...
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posted by hypatia08
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by hypatia08

Belt driven small mower

Years ago I was able to hit a stump with a rented belt driven mower. Do they still exist as I'd like to get one with und...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by b2forewagner
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by b2forewagner

Fixing Crack in Poured Concrete Foundation

I have a crack in my poured concrete foundation that I want to fix. I searched the net but many of the suggestions were...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sscully2.trash
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by sscully2.trash

throttle on craftsman lawnmower vascilates

I have a craftsman 21" lawn mower. (model 917.388510) Every year, I do minimal maintenance including draining the gas a...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by dit.dash
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by dit.dash