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Question about plumber's responsibility for a leak that didn't show up right away
Hi. I very recently noticed some mold in the den under the master bathroom. The mold was up by the ceiling where it meets the wall - tthe tub is above that so I knew it wasn't good. The bathroom above...
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Ceiling question
We just built an addition on our house that has two floors. The addition sits on a slab. We are in the process of finishing the first floor but cannot agree on what type of ceiling to put in: ceiling...
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Buying used power tools - how to inspect battery pack
I need a few power tools and decided that a good used one beats new knock offs. I have been having pretty good luck so far using Craigslist. You can go there and examine the tool and test it etc......
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OT: Walmart facing competition!
"German discount grocer Aldi plans to open at least 75 stores in the United States in the coming year, hoping to draw traditional Wal-Mart shoppers to even cheaper deals during the economic downturn,...
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Insulate humidifier drain tube from furnace flue
I installed a humidifier recently on my furnace. All mechanicals are in a small closet, and the only way that the overflow tubing (3/8 ID vinyl tubing) can be routed to the drain is over the furnace...
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What vehicle to buy for home improvement?
Hi, This is actually not of off topic. I've been wondering what car/truck I should buy if I become an avid home improver. Basically, my question is this: not being able to imagine myself owning or...
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Black&Decker toast R oven won't get hot
I have one of those TRO962 toaster ovens in beige which wont start: The light goes on but it doesnt heat up on the oven setting. Also there is no model number sticker on it. I also have an old dirty...
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Installing a manual transfer switch
I'm considering having a manual double-throw transfer switch installed on the main service to my house so that I can use a largish generator to power the whole shebang if I want. What's typically...
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Wire Feed Welder (what kind of gas)?
I just noticed an ad in the paper for a local guy selling a Hobart 120 Wire feed welder. I called the guy and he said it belonged to a relative and he inherited it. He knows it works, but he has never...
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pressure switch on gas furnace
A little help here.. I have a gas furnace about 13 yrs old, and it runs most of the time. the times it doesnt it seems that the pressure switch is not working. i would take the little hose off it for...
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OT I wish my cell phone could....
I want a feature on my cell phone so that when I call it I can push some buttons and change it from vibrate only to the loudest ring possible. PIN protected, of course. I'll bet a bunch of you are...
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Hot water heater decision; AO "prosumer" Vertex 100?
I will be doing some work in the laundry/heater room shortly, including installing a new natural gas hot water heater. At one time I had no problem doing my own plumbing "sweats", but, for now I think...
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T1-11 generator enclosure project
Recently finished, attached to my workshop. Comments, questions? TIA Screwed together for maintenance accessibility and portability. Entirely treated lumber, screwed together for maintenance...
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Moving switch and receptable boxes
Have switch and receptacle boxes in existing drywall and I would like to move some of them. Due to suspected wire runs it would be necessary to add wire length (Can't rerun entire length) and the...
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Need a plumber at midnight for daytime rates?
INTRO: I come from a family that only called in ANY service person once, watched them like a hawk, and from then on, did it ourselves.... and yet, if I could get such help on "my" time, at regular...
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