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HVAC question, anyone ??
I have a LENNOX heatpump with a newer replacement RHEEM outside unit, due to a gas leak at the coils of the original LENNOX unit. It works fine in AC mode, but when it switches to heat, the compressor...
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Peter piper plopped down a patch of purple primer
A friend of mine was doing some PVC work in his kitchen. Slopped on the purple primer, and some dropped on the hardwood floor. His grand kids love the really kewl colors. But, SWMBO wants the purple...
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Pluming / Shower Diverter
I have an older shower. I have removed the Shower diverter and replaced it. I have the type that has a spring on it and you pull it out to make water go to the shower and then push in (or turn water...
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Adding another coat of polyurethane to a nice hardwood floor
I had my floors redone about 5 years ago. The floors look in above average condition. I'd like to apply another coat. There are a handful of areas I need a little wood filler. Outside of adding some...
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attach a coaxial cable jack
I need to attach one coaxial cable jack. I've never done it before but I know the idea. I don't have a crimping tool. Can it be crimped well enough with pliers instead of a proper crimping tool?
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Render DVDs Unusable?
I have a number of DVDs containing computer backup information of a sensitive nature. I plan to throw away the older ones, but first I want to render the data on them irretrievable. Can anyone here...
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Who knows about Garage Doors fixing..
door is down. would one of you home repair people give Jack a word or two concerning his request. Jack posted this is and would most likely be reading or expecting replies in Jack you might want to...
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Set of 2 Whirlpool Washer Swtch-Temp Part # W10179666
Set of 2 Whirlpool Washer Swtch-Temp Part # W10179666 These are Water Temperture 6 Position Switches for Whirlpool Washers. Brand New and Still Sealed in Factory Plastic Packaging. This is a Great...
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self-cleaning water heaters
I see Home Depot has a line of GE/Rheem gas water heaters: * 40 gallon, 6 year warranty, $488 * 38 gallon, 9 year warranty, self-cleaning, $498 * 40 gallon, 12 year warranty, self-cleaning, $578 Other...
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Minwax "Polyshades" -- why not for floors?
I started an earlier thread yesterday with the subject heading : "CLEAR hardwood finishes? -- moisture cure, etc.". I now have related question and I decided to post it as a separate topic in a new...
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Harbor Freight 15% Coupon 11/6-11/9
Single Item. No minimum purchase. http://www.harborfreight22.com/r2/r4.asp?r=6560_46094i=Q29560B01H004cust=78080262025keycode=0000
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Painting basement walls and floor
I own an older(90+ years) home with a basement(completely unfinished concrete floor- concrete walls-quite a bit of wooden areas such as interior walls/posts/storage closets/etc) I am going to paint...
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More gas furnace questions Coleman Model 7970-656/d
Again, this is a down flow furnace out of a mobile home. Just noticed it says "Sealed Combustion" and my insurance company said it's OK for me to use it in my garage. Down flow, so I'll weld a stand...
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Service agreement
I just has a new heat pump and furnace installed and was asked if I wanted a service ageement. It included -Furnace/heatpump checkup (cleaning blower motors,burners, clean condenser coil, etc)...
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Cutting melamine panel
I have a melamine-on-tempered-hardboard panel which is stuck to drywall with an adhesive. A section of the panel has been torn off. How do I cut the ragged, uneven edge of the section that is still on...
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