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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 al...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by chizzard52
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by chizzard52

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 we...
32 comments posted 17yrs
posted by billnomailnospamx
32 comments posted 17yrs posted by billnomailnospamx

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...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mroberds
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by mroberds

Power windows

Do they make power windows for homes?
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by boobooililililil
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by boobooililililil

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...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tsanford
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by tsanford

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.
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Mark_Ransley
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by Mark_Ransley

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...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by johnff
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by johnff

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...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dennismig
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by dennismig

Powered gate openers

Thinking about putting one in. Know nothing about them. Don't know anyone who has one. Any recommended brands, or w...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by richard.carusi
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by richard.carusi

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&#39...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

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 backyar...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aemeijers
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by aemeijers

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 n...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by malch
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by malch

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...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jimmyDahGeek
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by jimmyDahGeek

Volume question

To make the math easier, I am going to have a strip of land that is 10' wide and roughly 175' long cleared with a bobca...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kilowatt
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by kilowatt