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Transition 1-1/2" PVC to 3/4" PVC
I would like to transition from a 1-1/2" diameter sch 40 PVC pipe to just 3/4" diameter. Is there a reducer for this or do I have to go from 1-1/2" to 1" and from 1" to 3/4"? Thanks, MC
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Home Depot Stairs
Hi, does anyone know where I can purchase the portable stairs that you see in Home Depot aisles? These are the type of stairs that allows you to reach the upper racks at Home Depot, and they are on...
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Review: Zenith DTT901 DTV converter box
Just used my gubmint'-issued $40 credit and bought the box (at a local Circuit City). Got the only one they had, the Zenith DTT901. Now I'm wondering whether I should have shopped around first. My...
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Patching Painted Concrete
I have an interior concrete wall that has been painted with what seems to be swimming pool paint - turquoise and tough as all get out. Unfortunately, the painter didn't patch the imperfections in the...
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Brand New Cub Cadet -- Lasted For One Minute
GT 2550 Started right up and ran at half-throttle for a minute per instruction manual. Moved to 3/4 throttle and it stalled. Now won't start at all, or even grind. Just a clicking noise. Man, this has...
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Running wires from the attic to the basement
A few days ago I posted a message about running wires through a cold air return. Here's more info about the problem. I have some exterior lights on the second story of my house that I want to install....
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Another new McCain Team member!!
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Trying to wire a pumpkin for 220volts
I'm trying to wire a pumpkin for 220volts. The reason is to remove the demons from it. It says in the early editions of the Bible that on October 31, all pumpkins must have their demons removed using...
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Which lightbulb for my recessed lights?
I have the H5ICAT (5") with 5020SC (specular clear w/ white trim). I just installed 6 of them in my livingroom and am limited to either: BR30 - 60 watt - Socket in HIGH position PAR30 - 75 watt -...
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Old timer question
What was the old term for square nuts (note: NOT a medical condition) ? Was it something like nibs?
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Clean ext. wall before painting?
I'm about to re-paint a garage with same color --BM Navajo white. It's kinda messed up, with bald patches where I had adhered those little round discs that held vines. Question: Should I hose it down...
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Schematic for Bossh BC004 Drill Battery Charger
I've googled for this and was unsuccessful. Anyone know of a schematic for this thing. I accidentally dropped my BC004 charger and now it is dead. Opening it, I found a large toroidal inductor pulled...
 
What Was The Plumber Doing On The Roof?
Few years ago, the basement bathroom tub and "sanitary" tub in the laundry room were clogged. I saw the plumber clear the bathroom tub clog with a snake. Didn't see how he cleared the laundry tub but...
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Bicycle Repair
Some moron left a pretty decent bike on my lawn (
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OT - Boy shocked after man powers up campaign sign
Hill boy * Caught On Tape: Duo Stealing Obama Signs Play Video Video: Caught On Tape: Duo Stealing Obama Signs CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles * Campaign closing in contested states Play Video Video:...
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