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Computer NG?

Folks, could you recommend a computer NG where I could seek help for several probs? My guru has moved, and I am bereft....
41 comments posted 15yrs
posted by hypatia08
41 comments posted 15yrs posted by hypatia08

1997 Plymouth Erratic Door Locks, Harness--Chilton

Well, the Plymouth dealer tried repairing the locks (See my post above). They ran diagnostics. I'm not sure what turned...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by wolftracks
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by wolftracks

Engineered Oak Hardwood flooring...

I'm considering installing 150 sq feet of engineered hardwood flooring in our soon to be office. I was surprised to lea...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by yup
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by yup

2 Part Electrical question...

This is a long post but I'm young and dumb and you guys are smarter and I'm bouncing ideas off. I'm converting the read...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by yup
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by yup

stranded wire

I've got a bit of rewiring to do in some tight spots (porch lights). 12-3 solid wire is always such a pain to work with...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jeff_thies
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by jeff_thies

Can caulk be microwaved?

I just got some caulk from the garage, a new tube of silicone. It was fairly cold in the garage, and the caulk is about...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Dishwasher Problem

Last January, we bought a new Kitchen Aid dishwasher, which cost about $550. There were bargain brands for $300 but we...
22 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pintiha
22 comments posted 15yrs posted by pintiha

Re. Snow blower

I had replied to the group and said I bought a Toro Power Shovel, 12 inch wide but no snow here to try it out. Said I w...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ccco
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by ccco

How to clean the painted interior of a microwave?

How to clean the interior of a microwave? My sister burned some plastic in her microwave. It has a typical off-white pa...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Adding heat strips to HVAC sys

My heatpump is already backed up by NG. It also switches over to NG when outside temp is about 40F, so why add heatstri...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123

Trusses

I have a 24' X 32' pole barn, 10' sidewalls with the trusses on 2 foot centers. I would like to put in a small loft in...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by c1gmlm
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by c1gmlm

Thanks Guys - For the Stud Finder Tip

Forgot to follow up sooner, but just mentioned the 200' or so of base, shoe and crown molding I put up, and that remind...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by thismailautodeleted
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by thismailautodeleted

Change light in refrigerator

I bought replacement lamps for my refrigerator. Both bulbs are new and I tested them with a continuity tester to verify...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by kilowatt
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by kilowatt