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garage door torsion springs

so these springs apparently break about every 5 to 7 years and one of my 2 springs went sproing over the weekend. from...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ja
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by ja

induction motor windings

I'm in a trade where I have access to many appliance type electric motors. My question is what is the easiest way t...
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posted by dobro23
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by dobro23

Hot tub leak

Ok guys, I recently picked up this hot tub used and it needed a new circulation pump to work. I got the pump and instal...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Travis.Kaiser
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by Travis.Kaiser

adding bath fan, and weird ceiling issue

Hi all, Finally got up into my attic today to poke around and see what was what. Yes, I bought my house two years ago,...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel

Case 62 toilet valve

I have 2 old Case toilets in my home. I have plenty of parts and just changed the seat and plunger seat on one of them....
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hatespam
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by hatespam

Furnace Blower Won't Shut Off

All of a sudden my furnace blower runs constantly even though it is set on "auto" at the thermostat. The heat cycles on...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ems2004
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by ems2004

What kind of fitting is that?

Hi, This is the underside of my washing macine and I'm wondering what is the proper attachment for the hose that go...
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posted by aaronfude
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Outdoor faucets and cold weather

It is around 26 degree and I need to put water in my pool to support the cover as a leak we are chasing has lowered the...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kurtullman
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by kurtullman

A different kind of "repair" - for the ladies?

Found in my inbox: A different kind of "repair" - for the ladies? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_nEY6ZsMHA&feature=cha...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by LouB
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by LouB

Phone line not working right

Can anyone tell me why landline telephones wouldn't be getting information on the caller id screen when someone cal...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by littleboyblu87
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by littleboyblu87

Kerosene Heater (Salamancer Type) repair

Can anyone tell me what material I would need to repair the replace the metal strips that hold the cone-shaped piece of...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by olsonfamNOSPAM
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by olsonfamNOSPAM

Why do renters install

Why do renters install those chain door lock gizmos so you can open the door 2 inches and peek out? It would be one thi...
40 comments posted 17yrs
posted by demi
40 comments posted 17yrs posted by demi

Vented versus vent-free gas logs??

We have a standard fireplace with a flue - we've never used in 5 years we've lived in this house - now my girlf...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by citizens_rights
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by citizens_rights

Cover for whole house fan?

I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole house fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by not_my_real_addy
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by not_my_real_addy