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Roof framing quarshun

Suppose you had a roof that was a simple gable roof spanning 20 feet or so. The rafters are 2x8, the ridge board is 2x1...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Jack
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jack

safety of AC adapaters

I was looking at an FAQ for some small appliance that runs or recharges from an AC adapter, a black box that plugs into...
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Outdoor fan connection

I am going to connect an outdoor fan directly to connections in a 15 amp electrical outlet, which in turn is connected...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by shellyf
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by shellyf

Circular saw maintenance

My dad gave me an old Black & Decker circular saw and I want to make sure that it is properly lubricated, etc. The inst...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by benlotto
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by benlotto

SoniCrafter vs. Nails

Testing the Rockwell tool... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew7ZJx0e1ag&feature=related Oren
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Oren
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by Oren

OT: keep track of your financial stuff

Just a friendly reminder... check ALL of your credit accounts online, several times a month. Put reminders on your cale...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Shower plumbing install

I need to install a drop el (female thread). The drop el is brass and has two ears with holes so it can be secured to a...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

furnace problem

I keep my thermostat set at 64 degrees. When I woke up this morning, the house was 59 degrees inside. I left for a litt...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by douk516
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by douk516

boiler, carbon monoxide leak

My friend's dad has had a plumber ascertain that he has a carbon monoxide leak problem with his boiler. The plumber...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by poachedeggs
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by poachedeggs

GE refrigerator clicking relay

I have a GE GSH25SGRE. Last night ice and water dispenser stopped dispensing...control panel appears to work, but nothi...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tsltrek
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by tsltrek

OT - Slightly - Eyeglass frame problem

The metal support for one of the nose pieces broke off my eyeglass frame. Frame is metal. Any ideas other than buying ne...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by LouB
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by LouB

leather seat repair?

From wear my comfortable potato holder has developed a tiny tear in the seating area. I'm at a loss about how to pa...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by r.mariotti
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by r.mariotti

Need to upgrade kitchen lighting - need more light

The two existing f-light fixtures in my kitchen each use two of the 24-inch bulbs - my 58-year-old baby boomer eyes nee...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by citizens_rights
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by citizens_rights

Need to drill hole on granite couter top

Hi, To install water filter tap. Any advice/suggestions/recommendations appreciated. TIAQ,
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dragon40
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by dragon40