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Outlets went out but no breaker is tripped

I have some outlets and a light switch that have stopped working in one room. None of the breakers are tripped. All I c...
29 comments posted 17yrs
posted by WhiteTea77581
29 comments posted 17yrs posted by WhiteTea77581

lubricating (deadbolt) lock?

We've had trouble with a couple of deadbolts getting hard to operate. I've fixed this by taking the lock apart,...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gbeccles
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by gbeccles

noisy transformer

i had my transformer in my heil furnace replaced last winter and the new one hums rather loudly...is that a sign of a p...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by changbah
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by changbah

Identify clothes washer part?

Maytag LSE7800. The H & C supply lines go to the mixing valve and a single hose goes from there to the tub. But before...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by reply
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by reply

Correct Leveler/Filler for Vinyl Tile?

I plan to lay new 12" self-stick vinyl tile over the 50 year old 9" vinyl tiles in my kitchen. As you might imagine, th...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joshhemming
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by joshhemming

Jumper packs for cars (yeah, off topic, I know....)

Jump packs are limited in the ammount of power, like nicads. But they are seriously convenient. Most of them have an AC...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Grass keeps clogging chute on Snapper 21" pusher

Have an old 21" Snapper pusher. For the first time in several years I've decided to start bagging the grass instead...
30 comments posted 17yrs
posted by muzician21
30 comments posted 17yrs posted by muzician21

Source for 4-conductor antenna rotator cable?

Subject says it all, almost. Checked the local Borgs- they don't even carry twinlead any more, much less 4-conducto...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aemeijers
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by aemeijers

Improvising...

This website sings the praises of improvisation. http://thereifixedit.com/ Jerry
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jerry_maple
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by jerry_maple

Porch alignment

I have a problem with the porch roof and supporting pillars... http://i27.tinypic.com/2exu9ma.jpg they lean slightly to...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by illinoisbob
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by illinoisbob

Garage door opener

A friend needs another garage door opener receiver. He's not using it to open a garage door, since he doesn't h...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

How much bend allowed on PEX?

The old flex copper pipe coming out of the bathroom floor under the toilet is partly clogged. It's the last piece o...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by vietvet72
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by vietvet72

When you don't have the right tool...

You may be headed for a home repair job. In this case, for want of a corkscrew... Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Water heater noise

I happen to be standing near the electric hot water heater while the dishwasher was running. Hear noise like "rattling"....
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by LouB
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by LouB

Should I buy steel reinforced washer hoses?

Just moved my washer to a new location and although the current hoses are rubber and fairly new..... wondering if it STI...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by me
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by me