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How many wires in one junction box?

I'm getting ready to put in some recessed lighting. I'll have six lights in a rectangular room: one on each short end a...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cnelson
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by cnelson

I don’t get who profits from this.

It seems that frequently when I need a part for a door Stanley has purchased the company that sold it and now no longer...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by recyclebinned
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by recyclebinned

Sensor Faucets for Sinks

Is it just me, or does everyone cuss at these sensor faucets they put in public restrooms? They're a major pain in the...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jw
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by jw

Where to buy a shinny metal box?

I want to put together an ultraviolet air cleaner. Commercial ones are either too expensive, or too small. I've located...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Concrete Driveway Repair by City Public Works

Recently I have identified a water main line leak near my property. Specifically just outside my property line but unde...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by nmbexcuse

PT wood

I walked over to my woodpile to pick out a few pieces for a small job. I had some 2x6 PT stacked on the ground - these...
41 comments posted 16yrs
posted by <no_name
41 comments posted 16yrs posted by <no_name

Alt Valv Leaks

WHen I turn on the cold water, water flows from the hot valve I've seen the same for years in a medical school library...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by vjp2.at
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by vjp2.at

Best underlayment for short retaining wall.

I'm putting in a 2 course retaining wall around some shrubs in raised beds in the front yard where previously there wer...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ctoth
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by ctoth

Should they ban BOOB LIGHT FIXTURES?

http://dangerousintersection.org/2007/08/21/on-light-fixtures-that-look-like-breasts Just for fun, I'm tempted to put t...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jw
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by jw

Made in the USA: MagLite

MagLite flashlights continue to be made in the USA even though the owner knows that he could make more money by manufac...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Nobody
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by Nobody

Dont leave car battery charger in rain

I was charging a battery on my car and left it plugged in during rain. I put a plastic bag on top but it must have blow...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jw
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by jw

OT -- New use for Latex paint

"CHEYENNE [WY] -- Brian Mattert thought there was a good possibility police would use a Taser on him when they showed u...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Oren
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Oren

A/C ODU power during winter

Hi, Our winter is very cold. Should I leave the power to the unit on or turn it off? TIA,
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dragon40
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by dragon40

Wasted heat

I was on the roof one day and noticed lots of heat coming up the chimney. The furnace is on but hadn't run for several...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Is there such a valve?

Is there a plumbing valve for use under the sink that has a 1/2" inlet and both 1/2" amd 1/4" outlets for feeding both...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by wayneboatwright