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Postable Digital TV's?
I have a portable analog TV which will be a door stop in 2009. Does any place sell the new digital tv's in a portable form? You know, one that runs on batteries in case your electricity goes out.
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Metal fence posts: Critique
My home backs up against a 200'-wide high-voltage power line easement. After Ike, looking across this field, I can see maybe thirty fences knocked down by the high winds. Every one of these downed...
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Liquid Electrical Tape
Has anyone tried this stuff? have 2 breaks in the wire for my hidden fence system (for the dogs) and I really prefer soldered splices. One of them gets buried, the other is in the weather. I will...
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Bosch dumping 36 volt hammer drill
Amazon and eBay are offering the Bosch 18636-02 hammer drill for $200 or less, while some stores list it for over $500. I ordered one shipped for $180 (US). That kit with the "-02" suffix includes two...
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Installing new vacuum breaker on a hose bib
Two days ago I didn't know what they were and had never seen one before (thanks to folks here for enlightening me). So today I installed my first vacuum breaker (aka anti-siphon device) on a...
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septic tank pump-out
How much liquid should be left on the bottom of a septic tank after being cleaned 1", 2" or more?
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furnace question
i All, I have a furnace that is now 14 years old and maintained regularly. I am on Heating protection plan. How long does an average furnace last -? Should I drop my Protection plan and just keep the...
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Sealing/insulating a garage door
Hello all, I have a two-bay garage door that has a pesky problem: every time it rains water gets collected inside the panels and then drips on you and stuff inside the garage when you open the door....
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Question about washing machine pan
Is the pan supposed to large enough to accommodate the feet of the washing machine, or is a pan that fits just inside the feet sufficient?
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Hot water heat plumbing question
Have a plumbing problem. Made some modifications to hot water copper pipes in basement, then refilled with water, well found a couple of leaks...so had to drain whole system again and made...
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Don't Use Bleach
I would not use bleach to get rid of mold, I found when you use mold happens to come back. There is a few products out there one I did like was the Safe Shield and Molderizer kit.. u can look on the...
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Maytag Dryer Belt Replacement, etc.
Hello: I have a Maytag PYG1000AWW Rev. 11 dryer. I have two questions: 1. The drive belt is broken. How do it get to the pulleys, etc. to replace the belt? I have removed the front panel, but I am not...
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Free-Standing Stairs, Attached to Concrete Pad, Not House
Converting garage into family room. Contractor cut a hole in the back and installed a sliding glass door. Door sits on top of existing foundation. I now need to build stairs to make the 15" drop from...
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Waffle Screw
I took a screw from a drawer to Home Depot. They didn't have any, but told me it was called a waffle screw. Where can I get some? Dick
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New outside door installation issue questions?
Gentlemen; About a year ago I had a contractor install a new steel, prehung exterior door. Although I don't know the brand, this door was most likely obtained at Home Depot. There appears to be...
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