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gas pipe size

I plan to run 30' pipe to natural gas 3 burner barbecue from the gas meter. Would 1/2" be adequate or should I use 3...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sligo
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by sligo

Article: Tools for the kitchen drawer

From Popular Mechanics: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/how_to/4289556.html I especially like the idea of a...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Memories of my childhood toilet

When I was a child, I'd sit on the "throne", take a poop, do the necessary paperwork, pull the flush handle. and go bac...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by letterman
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

Cub Cadet Transmission Filter

Model GT2550 Instuction manual says to change the transmission filter after the first 10 hours of use, but that you can...
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posted by happy
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by happy

Cutting Back On Chlorine In Your Hot Tub

I read this blog post on http://www.saandalbar.org/ and there was no way to respond. So I thought I would give my two c...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mattgiovanisci
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by mattgiovanisci

Rolling Tool box

I've been using an old Kennedy fishign tackle box for my locksmith work. But, it's kinda heavy. I've been g...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Pressure Switch on Luxaire Furnarch

My Mother-in-law has a luxaire furnace. The flashing LED indicates that the pressure switch is stuck open (2 flashes) -...
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posted by throwaway716
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by throwaway716

My engine needs to be changed

My mechanic told me that my engine is bad and needs to be replaced. The cost is more than I paid for the car. Can I avoi...
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posted by david_morone
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by david_morone

What will dissolve Shoe Goo quickly?

Anyone know of something that will quickly dissolve cured Shoe Goo - the stuff in squeeze tube that cures to a rubber-l...
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posted by muzician21
33 comments posted 18yrs posted by muzician21

Propane vs gas

My sister has propane at her house. The propane company shut off the tank because they said they tested the line and fo...
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posted by ctbishop
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by ctbishop

Sanitize Used High Chair

> > If the chair is wood, wipe with mineral spirits. > You could use an oil-based soap solution with some alcohol added...
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posted by vicky.viana
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by vicky.viana

Tracking down an old part-plumbing

I have a customer with an old style two valve tub control. One for the hot, and one for the cold water. (There is no sh...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ctbishop
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by ctbishop

Diesel Fuel in Heating Oil Furnace

Is there any reason not to put #2 diesel fuel in a heating oil furnace for someone who has locked in a very high heatin...
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posted by google
29 comments posted 18yrs posted by google

Odd Breaker Arangement

Greetings, I was looking at a 1955 bungalow with what is probably an updated electrical panel. However, there was no ty...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jukin_john
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by jukin_john

Dehumidifier - drain into sump pump?

Yet another dehumidifier question. (For a vacant house, so I need to use a hose rather than bucket). And yeah, I probab...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by not_my_real_addy
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by not_my_real_addy