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Freezer too cold

I have a 6 month old Whirlpool refrigerator. It is a low end model with the freezer on top. There is only one control f...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by twinmountain
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by twinmountain

To Pump or Not to Pump

We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. We live in the AZ desert with typical desert soi...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by wayneboatwright

Roller shades

Does anyone know of a roller shade of decent design that will stay on track and not shred upon use? Presently the only...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tnom
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by tnom

Framing around ductwork: pics

I recently gutted out a room in my basement and I am finishing off with sheetrock walls. I have ductwork running in the...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mikepier
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by mikepier

Lighting

It has been a cold winter, then a rainy spring, and finally, it turned too hot to do any work outside. Last weekend tho...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by esp
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by esp

Lighting a gas water heater pilot

My friend is having trouble lighting the pilot on his gas water heater. I've looked ont the web and so far only fou...
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Green Stranded Wire for Outlet Ground?

I'm adding a couple of outlets in my kitchen, and using metal boxes. Does the short insulated green wire which grou...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joshhemming
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by joshhemming

Electrical circuit hazard?

Hi, I caused a problem with an electrical circuit and would like to know whether it's a hazard until my electrician...
23 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Darro
23 comments posted 17yrs posted by Darro

honda lawnmower engine questions

After 4 years of faithful service, the Honda engine in my Sam's club special MTD Pro walk-behind, is starting to gi...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aemeijers
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by aemeijers

OT: Steam Cleaners?

Anyone familiar with something like this unit? I don't understand it. Thanks. http://www.myvaporclean.com/gaia.htm
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by galt_57
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by galt_57

Wiring Double GFCI?

I'm replacing the single 20A kitchen countertop duplex outlet with a double box and two 20A GFCIs (both side by sid...
30 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joshhemming
30 comments posted 17yrs posted by joshhemming

Water under foundation....when to panic?

It's been rainy here in the South this past week. Nearly 10 inches of rain over 4 days according to my rain gauge....
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tetrickm
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by tetrickm