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[washing machine] oil leak from a tub of front loader
it happened to me twice so far. Not everytime. after one cycle of washing machine, i found there is an oil leak from a spinning tub of front loader. all the clothes are all messed up. would someone...
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Install TV cable outlet
I would like to install a TV cable outlet in a wall that currently does not have one. I have complete access to the floor from my unfinished basement, but I'm not quite sure what to do. Here are...
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Cut Sink Hole in Formica
Due to some new appliances, I need to replace a Formica counter that has an existing sink. Can someone suggest the best way to cut a hole in the new counter to accept a standard stainless sink? Should...
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OT: Recipe from Sphere Magazine, about 1978
It never hurts to try, and I know some on the ng have diverse interests, so..... I am looking for a recipe for an apple cake that appeared in the magazine, about November, probably '78 or possibly...
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Explain this - 4 bulb light fixture wouldn't work with Compact Florescent bulbs
I'm cleaning up and fixing up a rental and one of the things I did today was put bulbs in all the fixtures. One fixture had one regular old style 60 watt bulb in it and I wanted to put CFL in it...
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Do I need a garage subpanel?
I need a 240v outlet right now, and I want to do a full rewire of the garage in the near future. A subpanel sounds like a really neat idea. The main panel is just about full already and I just like...
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PVC pipe
Any way to decouple pvc once it's been glued? I've got a piece I'd like to take off. It's too close to the wall to cut. If not I'll have to rig up something else to get the drain...
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It's come to this...
Hint: unless you see things like "gentrification" or "urban renewal" cropping up in the papers in respect to that particular section of town, real estate is not a good investment there. nate
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vent-free gas log sets
I can't believe nobody knows anything about vent-free gas log sets. A big disappointment from a group that has so many new threads going.
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Air Nailer vs: screws, vs: hammer and nails
Hello, I am putting down a 1/4 inch plywood subfloor over top of existing 3/4 inch plywood. What kind of fastener should I use?. I have an air stapler that puts down 1/4 inch wide staples or an 18...
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OT, Using Amplified PC Speakers on DVD player
I got one of those small portable DVD players. I got it mainly for when I go camping, or want to watch a movie when I work in the garage, or when I have to wait in the car for my wife, while she is...
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Power drill/driver
I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though I've still got one battery and the charger. I need to decide what kind of replacement to get. Do I need 18V? I assume...
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I want a solid gold toilet seat
I want a solid gold toilet seat. The entire seat must be reeal gold, not just a gold plateing. Even the hingers must be pure gold. My ass is very impotent and derserves the best. Money is no obgict. I...
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Metal plates on studs to protect plumbing
I know that studs need metal plates over studs where there is plumbing too close to the wall. This is to protect a nail going into the plumbing. I'm wondering about exceptions. What about plumbing...
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(in North-East USA): Must *every* leaf be blown from lawn?
Subject: (in North-East USA): Must *every* leaf be blown from lawn? A couple of people (have nice lawns, gardins, and so on -- and tell me that I *must" get rid of *all* thse leaves. Question: is this...
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