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GE "BAD LINE" Error Message

As my wife was preparing dinner a short while ago, she encountered a loud beep and a scrolling "BAD LINE" message on ou...
32 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mcp6453
32 comments posted 15yrs posted by mcp6453

Cat Doors

I'm putting in a new door, as well as residing/rebuilding that part of the house, and I'm thinking of putting in the ca...
77 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jeff_thies
77 comments posted 15yrs posted by jeff_thies

Vacant property causes cracked sewer pipes?

I participate in a real estate investor discussion group and the topic came up about old cast iron sewer pipes tending...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by RogerT
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by RogerT

Loose refrigerator door handle

The refrigerator (GE) door handle is getting loose from constant pulling. I don't see an obvious way to get at the faste...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nospam
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by nospam

Premium GFI outlets?

Was looking for a new GFI outlet for the bathroom. Went to the local big box hardware store. Saw a GFI brand selling fo...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by wmoy1234
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by wmoy1234

Looking for clear lap cement.

I need a product that has the same thickness and consistency and waterproof quality as lap cement but is clear or trans...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by recyclebinned
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by recyclebinned

LED Flashlight Emergency Light Combo at Costco

Just found a great product at Costco. It's a rechargable LED flashlight with a charger base that plugs into a wall outl...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by trader4
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by trader4

cleaning out espresso coffee machine

I have a solenoid type espresso machine which seems to be completely blocked up I can hear the pump pumping and water c...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by licensedtoquill
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by licensedtoquill

Flat Screen TVs

I know, not really a home repair question, but I don't know of a better place for this. Surprise! For Christmas, I now...
31 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jwcarlton
31 comments posted 15yrs posted by jwcarlton

Spray painting speaker grills

Hi, I have bought white paintable in-wall speakers. I would like to spray paint them now, but I'm worried about the pai...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sam.takoy
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by sam.takoy

Why aren't many / most LED light bulbs dimmable?

I'm seeing more LED lightbulbs turning up on store shelves. I don't think I've seen one yet that is ok to use with a di...
122 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Home
122 comments posted 15yrs posted by Home

Two q's about CFLs

In my garage, I have a fluorescent light -- the long kind with two "bulbs" -- nd two CFLs-- the spiral type. Q #1: When...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by hypatia08
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by hypatia08

What to fill gap between sink and counter?

There's a large gap between the sink's edge and the countertop. This gap is hard to clean. If I fill it with silicone s...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nospam
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by nospam

Shower tile repair

I was recaulking my shower/tub, and noticed that some tiles were loose. I pulled 3 tiles off the wall, and saw that the...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by JimmyGeldburg
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by JimmyGeldburg

Cheap shower ideas.

I have a utility room off the kitchen in the rental. I'd like to put a second bath in there. It's about 52" wide. I can...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jeff_thies
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by jeff_thies