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What size ground wire?

Hello all, I need to convert a 50A 3-prong range receptacle to a 4-prong range receptacle, so I need to run a 50' g...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Spam
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by Spam

Steel wool and caulk or foam to plug holes under sink?

I've recently been visited by several mice, and after taking all the supplies out from under my kitchen sink, I not...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by needquickkitchenepair
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by needquickkitchenepair

Adjustable sump pump switch assembly

Going to help some friends in Arkansa this weekend install some sump pumps. I am looking for ideas for an adjustable su...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by too_many_tools
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by too_many_tools

repair shake roof with composition shingles

hi have a cedar shake roof that is missing a couple of cedar pieces. can i use composition shingles to replace the miss...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcharon
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcharon

Safety lites on gar. door opener

I have a new Chamberlain 1/2 hp chain opener, hope to install tomorrow. Instructions say I gotta install elec. safety l...
92 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Cadillac.coffin
92 comments posted 16yrs posted by Cadillac.coffin

LG 18000 BTU air con in apt only works when HOT outside!

Of course, most normal people would think that's a 'fine' arrangement. My AC can make it literally ARCTIC i...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by trumanhw_at_gmail_dot_com
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by trumanhw_at_gmail_dot_com

Lock Re-Keying Kits Illegal in Florida?!

I was in Florida this past week and a half for an unhappy event, and we needed to re-key the locks in my late-mother&#3...
40 comments posted 16yrs
posted by scharf.steven
40 comments posted 16yrs posted by scharf.steven

Door Switches/ where buy ?

I have a hard wired, simple, Radio Shack alarm system. It uses small spring-button switches that go into the frame of a...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Window repair question

I'm fixing some broken window panes in my basement windows. The windows are rectangular wood frames with three 8x10...
48 comments posted 16yrs
posted by usenet
48 comments posted 16yrs posted by usenet

Generator connections for us cheapskates

Last week, the power went out for the first time since I got my generator. It took about 80 minutes to get it hooked up...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by anniemalover_at_hotmail_dot_co
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by anniemalover_at_hotmail_dot_co

Generator power cord

I have a generator with 240 vac, 15 amp, output. Because I hate to spend money, I'm piecing together a cable from y...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by anniemalover_at_hotmail_dot_co
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by anniemalover_at_hotmail_dot_co