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Hamilton Beach 80344 Custom Grind Coffee Grinder
In order to get it to operate a barb on the rim of the grinding chamber cover manipulates a tab on the rim of the grinding chamber when the cover is screwed on to the chamber. The tab is attached to a...
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Cost of freon 22
I was just charged 28 dollars a pound for freon 22, did I get taken.
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Electronic Kenmore refrigerator not working, what does this sign mean
I have an electronic Kenmore refrigerator 596.50013100. I bought it from a private party over a year ago and it has been working great until now. It seems very well made, overall. Yesterday it started...
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Concrete cutting blade
Can a circular saw use a concrete cutting blade to then cut concrete blocks?
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small nick in Formica counter top
A cousin put a small (twice the size of a pin head) nick in my wife's new "linen" color counter top. Has anyone had success in patching such nicks with the "Counter Top Repair Kits" that are sold?...
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Painting Cpvc?
I'm painting my basement walls and have a hot/cold CPVC drop running down the wall for the washer. Can I paint the CPVC using a latex paint? Thanks,
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Replacing a 26 year old air conditioner! (Westinghouse Mobilaire)
We have a White Westinghouse "Mobilaire" air conditioner, installed through the dining room wall, that has finally given up the ghost. It was here when we bought the house, and we've been here 20...
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Best Flashing Sealant
Looking for opinions on non-asphalt-based sealants that are UV stable. I have seen polyurethane, butyl, acrylic and silicone. (1) Which of these formulations do you think is best? (2) Please suggest a...
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Slow Flowing Drain
Hi, We have a slow flowing shower drain Our bathtub and shower are separate, with a wall between them where the faucets come out. (The house was built in 1949) We're planning to have a plumber fix it....
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Seven most outrageous HOA rules
No-flag rule: "After receiving support from members of Congress, and even the Obama administration, Medal of Honor recipient Van T. Barfoot, who once singlehandedly took on three Nazi tanks, triumphed...
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Oiling a fan
I have an old window fan, maybe 50 yrs old that works great but it hasnt been oiled or used in maybe 20 years. Today I put it to use in a window. Its a quality unit US made of course with a large...
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Asphalt Driveway Over Gravel: Why The Gravel ?
Hello, Was just wondering about this. It is pretty well accepted, apparently, that a new asphalt driveway for a residence should be laid over about 4" to 6" of gravel. Never over soil directly. Why ?...
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Energy Saving Tips
1. Reduce heater's room temperature For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will consume 7 to 11% more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for your health. 2....
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What holds my shingles on?
Hip Roof Composition shingles. In the attic, there are a zillion nails sticking through the roof. Presume these hold on the shingles. But outside, around the perimeter, there's two feet or so of wood...
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My father-in-law helped me fix my garage door!
My wife's parents were in town for the weekend and her father helped me fix my garage door. The problem began in July when one of the cables that attaches to the big spring on one side of the garage...
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