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Increase water pressure in old neighbor hood home
Is there a way to increase the water pressure in an older home ? Home was built in 1955 using galvanized pipes. It also has 2 water heaters, one supplies just the washing machine. Thanks, Andy
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OT Making a will
Has anyone in the group used the internet to make out a last will and testament? In person with a lawyer is probably best, but just curious if anyone has done it on-line. Thank you and please forgive...
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OT: Sophisticated satire
Funniest guy on the Web is Andy Borowitz. His take on politics, world events, etc uses a scalpel rather than a bludgeon. Sample - Today's Report: State Department Offers Support =91to Whoever Winds Up...
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Looking for painting product testers
HomeRight is looking for DIYers we can send painting products to for testing and feedback. ( Email me at if you have painting projects you're considering. Best, David...
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Toilet install question
When a new toilet was installed, the plumber reported that the opening in the toilet wasn't big enough to set over the flange, which rises slightly over the floor height. So he had to shim, using wood...
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Winterizing in the north
Never did it myself, but I wouldn't let my house sit over the winter unheated. I'd keep it at least 40F or so, and have somebody check it at least a couple times a week. --Vic
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Caulking at base of unstable fiberglass shower wall
Help...I have a shower stall that was installed in 4 pieces, that sits on a base. Where the wall meets the base, I continue to caulk, but because the wall "gives" in some spots , the caulk continues...
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Cold Storage Repair
Ceiling in cold storage under the front steps is rotted and is leaking. Can this be repaired from the inside or do the front steps need to come out and repair the plywood and joist from outside? What...
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Spackling Over Styrofoam Plugs after Insulation Blow-in
A friend has a brick house and had insulation blown into the wallspace through the inside walls. He describes the plugs used as "foam" which I assume means styrofoam. He then proceeded to use...
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IF green means acetylene, why is Bernzomatic selling propane in dark green?
IF green means acetylene, why is Bernzomatic selling propane in dark green?
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L brace counter sink holes
I have 2 different braces, L and T brace. the counter sink hole size is different in both of them. the flat head machine screw #10-24 x 1/2" seems to fit the T brace fine, but doesn't fit the L brace...
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painting metal braces
I'm gonna paint the metal braces black, I brought a paint spray can, and a primer spray can. do I need anything else for finish?
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OT: WTF is "shredder lube?"
I thought you were joking until I did a search. I have a cheap shredder and never bothered with any lube. The only problem I've had so far was a sticky switch. It's just for personal use so it doesn't...
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Toothless Holiday...
I was looking forward to enjoying a day away from the office today on Presidents Day. Perhaps catching up on reading the three books I've started. It didn't quite work out that way because when SWMBO...
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question about space heater in patio-- connected to water heater
Hi ive got a floor heater in my patio that is hooked up to my main water heater..... the fans are making a lot of noise.. I want to oil the fans, what type of lubricant should I use? silicon spray or...
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