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Another septic tank riser issue
It must me something in the air. At least it is when you pop the lid -LOL! Anyway, I asked that the backhoe operator allow for a cleanout for the septic tank (long story - not new construction) so he...
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Doorbell, etc. - Saving $2.50 per month!
I previously posted about re-wiring my doorbell so it would use electricity only when the button was pressed. I also went through my house and placed everything I could find which was "always on" on a...
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Buying a new furnace and A/C
Hello all! I will soon be moving in to a new (to me) house, and I have been advised that the existing furnace and heat pump are at the end of their useful lives. The house was built in 1971 and the...
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Power windows
Do they make power windows for homes?
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Worth leaving shower/bath water to cool down?
Tendency here is to leave shower/bath water to cool down thus releasing its warmth to the bathroom. We always have the exhaust fan running while bathing of course to get rid of moisture. And while we...
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Mercury Vapor lamps
I have 100w Mercury Vapor fixtures, can I put in a 50w MV bulb, I want to save a bit on my electric bill.
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Wood Flooring
When regular 3/4 T&G hardwood flooring is laid in hallways parallel to the long walls, how is it secured down? There is no room to swing a pneumatic mailer or even a hammer to toe nail in the tongue...
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Furnace keeps shutting off
I have an oil fired forced hot water heating system. It is fairly old. Sometimes the furnace does not turn on and there is water under the furnace. It does fire up when I hit the reset button. What...
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Powered gate openers
Thinking about putting one in. Know nothing about them. Don't know anyone who has one. Any recommended brands, or what/who to stay away from. It will be a slider. I see prices all over the place....
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How do water heaters work?
Hi, I would like to learn how the water flows in a hot water heater. Is there a description somewhere on the web. I'm thinking of an old fashioned cast iron radiator or a modern runtal, such as...
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Replacement parts for metal sheds?
Mother Nature decided to spend my tax refund for me- dropped the south half of a 50-foot forked pine tree on my backyard shed. Insurance will only cover a small part of it, once deductible and cap on...
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Vacuum for hardwood floors
About to install 1000 sq ft of hardwood flooring to replace carpet... I'll need a new vacuum cleaner and it's not obvious to me what strategy to take... * A canister style * A "stick" style...
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Septic tank cover
I just had my septic tank pumped and when they took the lid off it cracked in three pieces. They put two of the pieces back on and told me I would have to take care of it. The lid is 23" square on top...
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Volume question
few years. It can be burned, but it is a lot more trouble and has a lot more creosote potential. The size of the tree the OP has are not something a sawmill would be interested in either.
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cleaning a refrigerator with coils underneath?
Hi all, started "spring cleaning" in my kitchen this AM. Am stuck on refrigerator. Every one I've owned has had the coils on the back where it was simple to just pull the fridge out, quick swipe...
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