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Weatherproofing wood with paint?
I need to make a lid for my Cistern. I plan on using some 2x4s and perhaps 3/4" plywood. I am wondering if I paint this, will it take on any measure of weatherproofness? If not, how do i make wood...
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Question on wiring a 240 volt Sauna Heater?
O.K. Heres my problem. Previously, I had a 240 volt hot tub with a 50 amp Double pole GFCI. Recently replaced hottub with a 240v sauna. Now, according to the wiring schematic. I need one 240v line...
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Painting Speaker Grilles
I have some in ceiling speakers. The grilles have Verry Small holes in them for the sound to come through. How can i paint them to match the ceiling without the paint getting into the holes ?
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Furnace/Dryer/Hot Water Tank Space Requirements
Currently, my hot water heater is located literally in the middle of my basement which obviously is very inconvenient. I am considering moving it to a location that is currently between by gas furnace...
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15 years ago
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Painting the Transition Between Drywall and Plaster
After extensive plaster ceiling repairs, where my ceiling meets the walls, there is a transition between plaster (ceilings) and drywall (walls) about one foot down on the walls. After painting with...
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15 years ago
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Shower hi-hat light install problem
I am updating my bathroom and I would like to put a hi-hat can in my shower. The problem is that there is a 2X4 joist running in the middle of where I want to put the hi-hat in the center. Here are...
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15 years ago
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more on paint/stain VOCs
This follows up a previous thread, "Recipe to restore VOCs?", in which I asked about improving the performance (water repellency, longevity) of the new low-VOC oil-based deck stains. I didn't get much...
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15 years ago
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'Dishwasher' drain plumbing
I want to drain a small pump through an existing sink drain in the basement. There is a stubout for an extra sink that was not built. The pump is rated at 800 gph, but I doubt that it is anywhere near...
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15 years ago
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Need small pump
I have a problem with a basement leak that only occurs during extremely bad rainstorms. This occurs once every couple of years. Until the problem is solved I need a small quiet water pump that I can...
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15 years ago
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Minimum distance between ceiling register vent and bath fan?
I am re-modeling my bathroom (4X6) and want to put in a bath fan. I wanted to put it in the center, but there is a supply register in the same joist bay, which means they will be right next to each...
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15 years ago
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Siphoning gas out of a Chevy Lumina?
Apologies for the off-topic. I have a full tank in my Lumina and need fuel for the generator but gas is hard to get after Ike. Does anybody know an easy way to get that gas out of the car? Nothing too...
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15 years ago
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No joint compound here
Hi, When I was moving my washer and dryer to a new location I was surprised to find *no* joint compound or teflon tape in two places where I would have expected it. 1. The connection between the...
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15 years ago
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New WH, still low pressure on hot side
I finally replaced my 30-year-old water heater last Monday, with a 6- year version from BOB (big orange box). Did it all myself, for less than $400. Would've cost $600+ to have done. Anyway, I had an...
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new SquareD QO breaker fits a SquareD QO panel *SUPER-lousy* (pix posted)
bought a new 50 amp 2 pole breaker to fit into our SquareD 150 amp breaker panel. it only fits in there "sort of": when installed, it only fits *way* too far rightward from the other breakers, which...
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15 years ago
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Grounding conductor to sub panel from main panel & "main grounding conductor"
The whole grounding thing has me a little confused, here's what I think I understand as correct.......(I hope I'm using the correct name for all of these things.) The grounding conductor from the main...
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15 years ago
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