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painting stainless steel hose clamps

I have some stainless steel hose clamps that I brought from Lowes. I'd like to paint them black as part of my project....
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by scanb31
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by scanb31

Electricity consumption

To measure how much electricity a single home appliance uses: 1. We know there are ammeters, which show the amount of c...
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posted by e925
93 comments posted 15yrs posted by e925

Revised version of RC beam calculator

The revised verion of RC beam calculator is now available on the updated the page http://civilengineer.webinfolist.com/...
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posted by skahmad62
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by skahmad62

3.2 cu. ft. Super Capacity Plus Top-Load Washer

3.2 cu. ft. Super Capacity Plus Top-Load Washer. Water leaks while it is not running. I checked the back and the extern...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by whitewaterkayaker2005_at_yahoo
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by whitewaterkayaker2005_at_yahoo

Craftsman Reciprocating Saw

I have a 10A Craftsman Reciprocating Saw with a Flip Open Blade Holder. I am unable to use blades from other manufactur...
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posted by suddarth
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by suddarth

Woodpecker problem

The last two years a woodpecker has started poking holes in my t-1-11 siding. I live in Indiana. This winter I think I...
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posted by jb3320
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by jb3320

Drain Pipe Burial

I'm going to install plastic piping to route the water from the gutter down spouts out to the street, to stop errosion...
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posted by bhunt
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by bhunt

How does my new oven work? How did my old oven work?

How does my new oven work? How did my old oven work? Basically, how does the oven work on an electric stove that has no...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Approximately 700sq ft of Lawn Sod FREE

Craig's list Approximately 700sq ft of Lawn Sod FREE 35ft X 20 ft section of lawn that is all sod...You Must Remove the...
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posted by NOPSAMmm2005
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Caring for hardwood floors

I posted this last night but I never saw it come through, and I didn't see any replies, so I think it was lost in space...
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posted by jlhshadow
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by jlhshadow

What happens with an incorrectly wired GFCI

Just a li'l anecdote for those who've always wondered what happens if you wire a GFCI to protect "downstream" outlets w...
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posted by nobody
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody

Moen "chateau" faucet issues

Hi all I am messing with TWO Moen "Chateau" single handle faucets with side sprayers, with what I believe are similar p...
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posted by njnagel
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by njnagel

Garden hoses

Bought one of these kink free 35' hoses from Sears, I hate it. Darn thing won't lay flat since I coil on a hose hanger....
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by invalid
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by invalid

advice on flood damage prevention

Hi, I have some crawlspace vents near the base of the house that are 16x9. I am getting sandbags and plastic ready in c...
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posted by itchyneebanshee
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by itchyneebanshee