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Refrigerator efficiency test conditions?
My new fridge says it costs $43/year to run. Call it T$ What test conditions lead to that number? If I let it run and never open the door, it will cost me X$ to run. So, the annual cost of opening the...
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How to insulate on a cold storage room
I have a cold storage room underneath my front porch. It is poured out of concrete. It is around 20 long wide by 5 feet Wide. We don't use it at all for cold storage, but want to use it for regular...
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electrical box above drop ceiling
Can I leave and/or add a electrical box above drop ceiling? No receptacle or switch, just a junction box where multiple conduits intersect. I know you can't bury one in a finished wall, but what about...
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Atlantis washer won't drain
We have a Maytag Atlantis washer that won't spin/drain at times...like it forgets the last cycle. It may go for a month and then give problems for a day or two. It's 5 or 6 years old. Thanks much, p_z
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McCoy Hardrware RipOff
McCoy's Hardware tamping bar 30670 price 32.99 Ace Hardware 30670 price 21.99 Also picked out some lumber for hurricane preparation and they wouldn't sell it - said they were holding it for their own...
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Concrete Repair
I have a concrete-pebble driveway that has been repaired. The area that was cut with a diamond saw needs a bit of help. A few of the pebbles have popped out along the cut surface and I want to fill...
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Anyone used Orange termite treatment?
Well preferably Planet Orange in the Bay Area, CA, but failing that, anyone used the Orange termite treatments? What was your experience? Looking to have it done... Thanks. Evan
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Damper adjustment
Both my friend and myself have Avalon wood burning inserts installed. Mine is the Rainier whereas hers is the Olympic. The damper adjuster on mine works as I'd expect. That is firm but not overly...
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Follow up to Adjust Pre-hung exterior door question
Many thanks to those who responded because all your suggestions were applicable. But what I ultimately did was purchase one of the suggested extended strike plates. The yumitz contractor installed the...
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Question on roofing
After IKE I have to have my roof shingled and I am wondering is there a product I can have put down on the older shingles then put the new shingles on top to help reflex the heat during the summer?
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Can I add a second electric stove for the basement kitchen?
I have 100Amp service to my home. I have an electric stove in the main kitchen whose sticker lists two power ratings: 8.3kW and 10.9kW. First question: why two ratings for one stove? Perhaps one for...
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Why hasn't my copper pipe burst after feezing?
I have had burst pipes, so I know it happens. Just as an experiment I took 8" of 1/2" copper and capped one end. I filled it with cold water and stuck it in my freezer. After 30 minutes it was...
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Radon from *SEALED* Granite Countertops????
With the up and down stories on radon emisions from granite countertops there is some questions that this brings up. Radon occurs from the natural deacy of rock and soil. When radon enters a home from...
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Change convector radiators to cast iron??
After having a new oil-fired hot water boiler installed, I=92m considering the value in replacing some of my convector radiators with cast-iron. But, not sure if it's worth the hassle. Which would...
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Doorbell Oddity
A building has several apartments. Each one has a doorbell, and 4 wires coming to the doorbell. One set is (I assume) for the downstairs main door and the second one is for the door of the apartment....
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