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Vacuum Cleaner Puzzler

The vacuum cleaner is a HOOVER, plastic shell, about 10 yrs. old. I put in a new "hypo-allergenic" paper filter, and us...
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Deck Wood Question ?

Hello, Have the typical outside Deck constructed of (some type of) pressure treated wood. Have several flower pots, and...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rgsros
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by rgsros

Elec Hot Water Heater wiring amps?

I just replaced the elements in my 80 gal hot water heater. It's wired on a 240V 30A #10 circuit. The two elements are...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by noemail
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by noemail

Fishing wires

How can i fish a wire from the basement to the 1st. floor when the wall i want to fish is bearing & i can't get directly...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

garbage disposer advice?

I'm replacing a 25 year old garbage disposer for my kitchen sink. It looks like there are several different type of mou...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Is it just me?

I see lots of ads on TV for cordless drills. In almost every case, they are chucked up to a simple #2 Phillips bit. Why...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraveler
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraveler

Heat/air question again

I have been lookign around at used heat/air conditioners for my garage/ shop. It is not used all the time, mainly on we...
31 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
31 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Please identify this building material

On the various home remodeling shows, they erect fences with a material that supposedly doesn't rot and can be painted....
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stayin
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by stayin

Strange CFL

One of the CFL light s in my bathroom was out so when I touched it it came on for a moment. Figured it may be loose in...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123

Deck Steps

Can i put the stringers or the ground or do i need some kind of support ?
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Leafproof gutter covers.

I am planning on having a new roof, gutters, and some type of leaf guard gutter top installed. I have had several quote...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kevin-no-spam
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by kevin-no-spam

Sheet rock screws: fine vs coarse thread?

Awl -- Purpose? Applications? The minor diameter of the fine thread (under 2") appears to be about .115 (mebbe less, du...
34 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
34 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

need help finding replacement door bottom

I have two different door bottoms that need replacing; Home Depot and Lowes do not carry the type I need. But I'm havin...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by courtneyburge
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by courtneyburge