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Power usage

I noticed that I used 237 kilowatts last month but only used 140 kilowatts a year ago last month. I don't do anything di...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boobooililililil
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by boobooililililil

Who do you trust on submersible vs. pedestal? :-)

The first url says submersible last longer, and the second url says the pedestal pumps last longer!!! http://www.sump-p...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Drilling through rocks

I have never drilled through rocks before and I am wondering how different it will be compared to drilling through soli...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Simple Gyprock question

Hello... I am gyprocking a very small bedroom (9ft X13 Ft floor space X 8 ft high walls) What is the typical thickness f...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Wiring 2 Baseboard Heaters to One Thermostat

I have 2 baseboard heaters currently connected to a rotary thermostat. I am replacing the thermostat with a programmabl...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tonolete.law
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by tonolete.law

Gas Smell - Propane Logs

We have propane fireplace logs. They have been working well for several years. They still appear to be working well. Ho...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

Moving front door back 1/4"

Hi there. I bought a house, and we noticed we had problems with draftiness from the front door. I bought new seals, and...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by john.ulvr
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by john.ulvr

Frost in Attic

Hi, I have what may or may not be an issue with frost in my attic. First a little background.... I have a bungalo built...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by iownauass
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by iownauass

PVC question

I'm replacing a broken flow-switch on a hot tub, and since I've never used PVC cement before, I want to make sure I don...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jj21
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by jj21

weird painting occurrance

Was spot painting another area of my house yesterday... I'd taken down a big mirror (permanently mounted) over my firep...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by njnagel
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by njnagel

Steam hard surface floor cleaners

Has anyone tried one of those steam cleaners? Did you like it or hate it?
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sligoNoSPAMjoe
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by sligoNoSPAMjoe

Pushbutton Wall Switch

My house, built in 1960, has several wall switches actuated by rectangular pushbuttons that fit the same switchplates a...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Ivan
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by Ivan