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Mythbusters, alt.home.repair edition: Pipe Slope

Just because I'm sick of seeing the liquids-outrunning-solids-on-steep- slopes myth on the net.... http://www.pmmag.com...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by yellowbirddog
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by yellowbirddog

Whirlpool Stove oven wont ignite but broiler will ??

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1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kellyjahnene_at_yahoo_dot_com
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by kellyjahnene_at_yahoo_dot_com

F40 CW bulbs with T12 ballasts?

I have a box of F40 CW bulbs that I would like to use up. Can F40 CW lamps be used with ballasts for T12 bulbs? Thanks,...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by chocolatemint77581
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by chocolatemint77581

Floor to Wall air infiltration

I've pulled up the corner molding to lay down the new laminate flooring and have noticed that there is a nice gap betwe...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jeff_thies
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by jeff_thies

OT -- filling small oil cans

I found many years ago that oil by the galon like WD-40 is cheaper than small cans of three in one. But, how to get the...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Condensate on storm door

I have a steel front door that leaks a little air, so I installed a storm door to help the situation. A contractor frie...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dmfoerster
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by dmfoerster

water damage from refrigerant?

Is home air conditioning refrigerant a liquid or a gas at normal air pressure? I'm sure it's a gas, yet someone online...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

cast iron radiators

I have those old, vintage cast iron radiators in my house on a wood boiler. They are not marked for direction of flow a...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by in2deep
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by in2deep

Framing a wall around electrical panel

I want to build a wall around my electrical panel, which is mounted on a piece of plywood (4' x 4') attached to a concr...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dbonnell
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by dbonnell

Alcohol

I have found that alcohol is very good for cleaning "stuff". I am going to go through my fishing reels and clean them....
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

new roof

I need a new roof, just wondering if this a good time to to replace a roof, I live in Wisconsin the weather is starting...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by snoopy
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by snoopy

Storing furniture in unheated space, cold weather

I've not done this before, so am concerned. Midwest, unheated but dry storage area. A few pieces of good, wood furnitur...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by norminn
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by norminn

Snow Blower Advice

I'm shopping for a snow blower for a small driveway. I won't need anything bigger than a 24". I looked at 3 today. All...
44 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
44 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

Suggestions for a decent shop bench grinder

I'm in my early twenties and I've already learned it's best, when it comes to tools, to get the right tool, which will...
32 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Melbari
32 comments posted 16yrs posted by Melbari

Identify wire

My friend called me up to take a look at some wiring in his garage. He had an arc in an outlet box and wanted me to che...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123