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Auto Transmission

What happens if you overfill an auto transmission on a small 4 cil by 1.5 quarts for an extended period. It needs to re...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Mark_Ransley
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mark_Ransley

Roof runoff

Any advice about roof runoff which shoots over eavestroughs? Problem occurs at two corners of a steeply gabled roof ove...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by e925
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by e925

Showerhead leak

My showerhead leaks when any other water source is running (i.e. wash machine, dishwasher, faucets, upstairs shower).......
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kmatzen09
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by kmatzen09

Front storm door

Im looking to add a storm door to the front of the house. Ive got good skills and was wondering how hard it actually is...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by coffee
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by coffee

Air flow ratings on furnace air filters?

I cannot find any "real" measurements of the airflow through various filters, 3M vs. Accumulair vs. fiberglass filter,...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by scorpionleather
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by scorpionleather

Low voltage lighting fixture

Hi, I saw some outdoor low voltage lighting at a local restaurant and I like to find out where I can buy the bulb socke...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dchou4u
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by dchou4u

Lawn mower Dies after a few minutes?

My lawn mower (Craftsman 6hp) starts fine and works for a bit but then starts dying. After trying this for a few times,...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by labicff
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by labicff

Varathane Finish?

I recovered three tree-ring disks from a 100+ year old tree that was recently cut down. I've sanded the disk down s...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cuhulain_-98
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by cuhulain_-98

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 n...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by spamme9
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamme9

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...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by carcrash1
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by carcrash1

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...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sidwelle
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by sidwelle

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 m...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pheeh.zero
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by pheeh.zero

McCoy Hardrware RipOff

McCoy's Hardware tamping bar 30670 price 32.99 Ace Hardware 30670 price 21.99 Also picked out some lumber for hurri...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by me

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....
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nsn
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by nsn