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Osmosis filters and septic systems
Over the next few months we're building a new house in a rural area on 25 acres. The 410 foot well is terrific, but the water has a slight salty taste which apparently is sodium, so we'll have an...
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tall storage cabinet
Been looking at the 2 door, 4 shelf plastic ones in the 72Hx30Wx20L neighborhood. Any outstanding ones for the money? 100-200 range Thanks! LA
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Washing Machine Motors
Anyone have any links showing how washing machine motors work? I have a Kenmore that's perhaps 10 years old and the motor will sometimes run, sometimes just buzz. There is some kind of switch thingy...
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Generac G2400 Parts
I have an older Generac portable generator that I need a set of points and condenser for. It has a Generac engine, not a B&S. The numbers I find on it are: Model 8836-0 Serial #037541 Engine #211778 ....
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hold mirror while mastic cures?
I want to glue a mirror to a bathroom wall using mirror mastic like this: the mastic is curing, what is a good way to hold the mirror in place that preferably does not leave any holes on the wall? It...
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Grounding cable
I have a grounding cable coming out of the side of a brick house and it can't be pulled thru to make any longer so I'm stuck with the length provided. It detached from the grounding rod and appears...
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Home Depot Warning
Went shopping at my local Home Depot the other day. Browsing through the kitchen cabinet section I see one of the computers that the HD people use to write your order. It has a big warning on the...
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How to change a light bulb???
I never though I would as this question, but... I have a ceiling fixture that is a two blub domed glass on a metal ceiling mount. It was purchased at home depot. There is NO discernable means to...
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Gas Log Repair
One of the actual fiber logs is broke. Can it be glued together? What glue works?
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Problem with a Circuit Breaker
Hello. Here is my situation. ---------- I live in a single-family home in Chicago. On our circuit breaker, the #12 switch controls the following: 1) ALL lights and electrical sockets in one bathroom,...
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venetian blinds
I need to repair a front window (horizontal blinds) that don't close or open properly. I saw a site that shows it briefly and they claim it to be simple to fix. Is it really as simple as they say and...
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How to clean inside storm windows
For picture storm windows (those screwed on outside a non-opening window) which have become hazy inside, is this right? 1. Have a partner. 4x6 windows are heavy. 2. Unscrew the screws, holding the...
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substitute for "1/4" v notch" trowel
I'm going to be putting one of those tub wall surround kits from Home Depot (ASB brand). The instructions call for a "1/4 v-notch" trowel to spread the adhesive on the wall. However, I'm having...
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RED electrical wire in ceiling junction box
Thanks in advance. I am installing a light fixture with three wires: Black - Hot White - Neutral Copper - Ground The Junction has four wires coming out. They are all capped as this junction box has...
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Chimney Balloon
I am thinking of getting one. Anyone have a cheaper solution? I do want to be able to insert/remove it.
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