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Advice on laminate/hardwood flooring
I have solid hardwood Bruce flooring in my dinning room/kitchen. It was laid about 4 years ago. It is called "Gunstock". The carpet in my adjoining dinning room and adjacent hallway is showing it's...
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Paint PVC
Is there way to paint PVC for exterior exposure? I want to pain PVC soffit vent to match the siding.
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Do sump pumps need 'exercising'?
Hello all, Is it better to set the drain of a whole-house water filter (which does its backwash every 3 days or so) to empty into a sump, or to bypass it? What I'm asking is whether its good to keep a...
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Shoes
There has been a recent discussion about work shoes. This is about shoes in general. I just want to say that I have bought good shoes. Yes, I have bought some cheap ones for special purposes, but by...
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240V overhead line NOT
I was watching Spike channels's 1000 ways to die. Some kid hit an overhead line with a sword. Spike said 240V killed him. If you hit an overhead line with a sword, the voltage would be 120V I know it...
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Duplicate Census Forms
Any one else get multiple forms mailed to your home? I received two advanced notices on the same day that the form was coming in the mail. Okay, I figure a waist of postage. Then I get two exact forms...
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OT - work shoes
My $15 Walmart working man's sneakers are gone flat, again. No cushion, and it's about like being barefoot. I did a froogle search for postal shoes. Those guys on their feet all day, must have good...
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SCR dimmer control for portable electric heater??
I have one of those 1500 watt radiator style portable electric heaters. Love it However, rather than the built in thermostat turning the unit OFF?ON every 15 min's or so, I was thinking it would be...
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on topic for a change - old Pella window problem.
A friend's house (about 50 years old) has what I believe are original Pella windows that need a bit of sash work. The balance mechanisms are aluminum or zinc and have a round hump profile - flat on...
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The United States was just sold to China
March 20, 2010 China just purchased the United States of America. The sale took place early this morning, when president Obama accepted the offer to trade the country to China in trade for complete...
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want to remove pedestal sink from bathroom, first time
Hi. I have a pedestal sink that I want to remove.. I have not done this before just want to ask a couple of questions. First, once I shut the cold and hot water below the pedestal, should that be best...
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STAINLESS STEEL ?
I've always thought that stainless steel was impervious to corrosion. Recently, I was gifted with an engraved "hip flask". On the bottom, stamped "Stainless Steel" right next to the "Made in China "...
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DIY surge protection...
Awl -- On the main breaker box, for the whole house. First Q: Is surge protection strictly lightning-related? Holmes on Homes was emphasizing this, saying $500 wasn't much for the protection it...
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crown molding question- long piece, cut it but joined area has big gap
Hi, i just installed some crown molding in a room very long piece 25-35 feet. I had to cut it in two pieces.. The smaller piece where I cut it is like 2 feet... But when I join it, (like a puzzle...
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Harbor Fright multifunction tool review
Sorry for another thread on this subject, but I just did my first job with this tool and wanted to throw my 2 cents worth out there. I got the old fixed-speed version (for $35--I didn't win the...
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