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Need indicator light in the mailbox to see if anything is inside
I need a recommendation for an indicator light (maybe mailorder?) for my mailbox. Here's the situation. * It's a custom mailbox, basically a door cemented in a pillar of concrete * It just has a...
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Somewhat off topic but worth a look.......
....for the people here who appreciate workmanship and skill:
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New Hot Water Boiler
I am considering replacing my hot water boiler this year. Presently have a Burnham which has served me well for 35 years. I did the installation 35 years ago and now I am going to get prices from...
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Hardwood floor buckling from HVAC duct underneath
Lately I've noticed a problem in my living room floor in that the wood is buckling or crowning a bit with gaps between the boards directly above where there is an HVAC duct running underneath between...
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Toyota Lawnmower Recall
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Roof leak - Mold
I had a couple shingles fly off in a windstorm, then it snowed. The slow thaw was perfect for leaking into the attic. I didn't find it until I smelled something, then found the guest bedroom closet...
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toilet installation question....
I have a question . I am installing (or will be) a toilet. Now when they design these things, is the toilet flange pretty well level with the floor ( in other words countersunk)? I made allowances for...
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Snow blower recommendations?
Awl -- Haven't seen CR reviews.... can anyone summarize Best Picks? The new "style" seems to be the Honda/Toro, which look like old Hoover cannister vacs. Don't want the big Sears/Ariens bulldozer...
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Funny snow blower problem...
Awl -- Always the carburetion, it seems. Last snow, a month or so ago, ran fine, a Sears "6.0 hp" ditty. Today, it would run for only 10 sec, and would have to constantly be re-primed and started....
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Joint compound types/options/prices
I have a few questions about choosing joint compound for taping sheetrock walls. I also have a question about "plaster". For taping sheetrock walls: I know there is "regular" pre-mixed and...
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Water flow - more through 45 elbows than 90 elbows?
Here is a somewhat more esoteric question. I have to snake around some stuff, and I can do it with two 90 degree elbows, or two "45" degree elbows. In the end, will using the 45 elbows give noticably...
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THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR FRIDGE...
...is to take the bastard outside and pressure wash the son of a bitch
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Stuck Jalousie Windows
I'm trying to fix some jalousie windows in my late mother's house. The operators are no good and I managed to get them off of the frame by breaking off the rusted bolts. But the windows won't open or...
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patch ceiling - peeling paint layer
I hate working on ceiling areas :) Another classic - peeling ceiling paint in a bathroom. We've had this happen before, the paint peels, and then lifts away from the wallboad. In fact - you can slice...
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how to fix curling kitchen tiles
We have the classic problem in the kitchen area. Curling tile square edges/corners... Not sure what to do - The corners are starting to curl up after 20yrs :) Now the chair legs are catching the...
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