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Wiring cable

I asked a question some time ago about Internet wiring. Since Iwill be opening walls I want to run the TV cable to the...
30 comments posted 17yrs
posted by agalkin
30 comments posted 17yrs posted by agalkin

White or Grey Sch 40 PVC

------------------------------------- Greetings, I am running a outside circuit from my house to a patio area with a wo...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sm_at_ix_dot_netcom_dot_com
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by sm_at_ix_dot_netcom_dot_com

Driveway solar-Powered Lights ?

Hello, Regarding those solar powered small lamps that are useful for outlining a driveway: HD and Lowe's has them f...
25 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rgsros
25 comments posted 17yrs posted by rgsros

Scan 70 Blower Motor

I have a gas fireplace insert that the blower motor has worn out. Apparently, I cannot acquire the replacement from any...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spam.eastland
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by spam.eastland

CFLs use more energy than indicated

Twice as much. "Every CFL light contains a small ac-dc power supply with reactive components in it that will affect the...
38 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
38 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Whirpool gas dryer - starts but wont stay running

I've got a Whirlpool gas dryer (Model GGW9878LWW) that wont' stay running. When I press the start button, the t...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cappy2112
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by cappy2112

Radiant barrier

I keep running into to people planning on installing this coating the inside of their attic roof. I tend to roll my eye...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tinedog
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by tinedog

Harbor Freight Floor Nailer?

Hi! I'm going to be installing a 3/4" hickory solid hardwood floor over the next couple of days. The room isn't...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wiz561
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by wiz561

pressure washer: rate of dilution

Do any pressure washers have anything other than just one rate of dilution (i.e. rates different from standard rate for...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gno52
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by gno52

Small engine-Trimmer ignition

I have a Craftsman string trimmer. It didn't have a spark so I bought a new ignition module. When taking off the ol...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by c1gmlm
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by c1gmlm

Any better R value in the same space?

It looks like I'm going to have to pull the old T1-11 off the south side of the house due to delamination. While I&...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by chizzard52
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by chizzard52

another "hard to find" vent grille

OK, it got cold here the last few days so I "surveyed" my house and found at least three returns that actually had damp...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Wireless . Not sure...

In my home i have a wireless connection that requires ip addresses. At my school ,the wireless is automatic ,so i don&#...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bujar.re
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by bujar.re

Anticipating an addition

Planning to build a 3-season cabin in northern WI (sandy soil, 100' from a lake, weather extremes but no earthquake...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by no
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by no