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A/C brands

I need to replace the a/c (actually, a heat pump) for the house. Which = manufacturers make which brands? Are all the br...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Jean
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jean

Guess The Appliance

Two service calls today. First: Used a mini mag flash light, turkey baster, phillips screw driver, and fingers. Second:...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Switch for outdoor light

I have an outdoor pole light (probably sodium vapor) adjacent to my shop. The light gets its power from my house (switc...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ivan
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by ivan

Compressed air fittings redux

In a recent thread there was a good discussion of air fittings and hoses, etc. I mentioned my favorite Milton V-series...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jbobst4
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by jbobst4

Fan motor

Need to replace an Uppco, Inc 079272 motor/fan in my window exhaust unit. The motor/coil is 2x3x3 with two screws for m...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rdadams
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by rdadams

fridge, take 3 and the dumb things POs do

after visiting 3 stores and obsessively-compulsively web searching, I think I found a fridge that SWMBO would love...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Loose roof shingles

Loose roof shingles I belong to a little brick bungalow in the midwest US, built in '54. Contractor did a scrape an...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by peetie.wheatstraw
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by peetie.wheatstraw

Window Installer surprised

I was asked to estimate the cost of replacing the windows in a house in a nice neighborhood outside of town. I couldn&#...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kenannwalters
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by kenannwalters

Stubborn Wallpaper :(

Are there any tricks to remove stubborn off. Im starting to think it was applyed with glue. We bought the proper wallpa...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Seal_Clubr
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by Seal_Clubr

Stove exhaust vent leaking cold air into house

I have a cooktop exhaust vent that is routed to the outside of the house. On the outside of the house there is a vent w...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kightda
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by kightda

Removing a Broken Doorknob

Replacing a doorknob that was missing half of the door knob (1 of the two sides). the door is closed, and the strike bl...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by storybookmurals
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by storybookmurals

Seattle man scales back remodeling plans

In order to get a permit from the city to do some remodeling (upgrade the kitchen, paint the exterior, etc.), he has to...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

ALUMINUM SWIMMING POOL CORROSION REPAIR

Is there an effective way to repair an aluminum swimming pool? There is some corrosion at the bottom half on an above gr...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ray_moch_email
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by ray_moch_email

Locating air mattress leak?

I have an air matress that's worked great for a year, but has now developed a leak. http://www.sportsauthority.com/...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by waybackNO784SPAM44
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by waybackNO784SPAM44

Furnace replacement [oil condensing?]

As much as I hate to get rid of an old, simple friend, my 25 yr old furnace is due for replacement. There is no natural...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by elbrecht
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by elbrecht