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Water Heater Supply Line clearance?

Was wondering if anyone has an answer to this. When using the flexible hot water lines made by fluidmaster. The ones wi...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by family2100_at_gmail_dot_com
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by family2100_at_gmail_dot_com

Take a look at this questionable floor support.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/455/floorsupport.jpg http://www.savefile.com/files/2153146 The interior walls had dr...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ShadowTek
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by ShadowTek

Extension Cord Repair Problem

I was repairing an extension cord tonight and I think I made a mistake. I had to replace both ends because the cord was...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by DerbyDad03
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by DerbyDad03

powering a 12v 1HP winch

I picked up a winch that I'll be using to pull dirt out of my basement. So now I need to power it. It is a one hors...
32 comments posted 17yrs
posted by elbrecht
32 comments posted 17yrs posted by elbrecht

Sink Loose in Countertop

Do modern bathroom sinks (china) not use any mechanical fastenings to hold them to the countertop? I have one that wigg...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by redstig
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by redstig

Pop-up Sink Stopper Doesn't!

The pop-up stopper in an American Standard bathroom sink won't pop up far enough. The water will drain out eventual...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by redstig
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by redstig

Threaded caps

All my po' life I've been dealing with threaded caps on containers of everything from medicine to mayonnaise. T...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by muthafuyer
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by muthafuyer

Redneck 1 KW generator

Cost virtually free. Everything came from garage sales or the trash. http://gfretwell.com/electrical/redneck_power.jpg
36 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gfretwell
36 comments posted 17yrs posted by gfretwell

Hardwired smoke detectors wiring

I think I know the answers to this, but I am not sure. I have a building that already has 3 interconnected 120-volt smo...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by BetaB$
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by BetaB$

Laying Self-Stick Vinyl Tiles over Asbestos Mastic?

I originally planned to install new 12 x 12 self-sticking vinyl floor tiles over the 50 year old 9 x 9 tiles in my bath...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joshhemming
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by joshhemming

Auqabot Turbo T2 worth it? vs T-Jet model pool robot

I can't decide between the Aquabot T-Jet ($700) and the better scrubbing Aquabot Turbo T2 ($1,500) for a 40,000 gal...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scorpionleather
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by scorpionleather

light in a closet, attic, etc

Hi, What are some of the good new ideas about lighting closets (not walk- in) and areas like the "triangular" side of f...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

What causes water in pipes?

I noticed that within the past month or so I have a lot of air when I turn on the hot water. As the water gets warmer t...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by googlemail2003
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by googlemail2003