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Duplex type (slim) circuit breakers

Re Duplex or Twin Circuit Breakers: I needed to get a twin 15/15 amp twin breaker for a Murray Panel. Home Depot had tw...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by flp
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by flp

Water heater overpressuring water system?

Recently replaced old electric water heater with a 40-gallon SuperStor running off oil furnace. It now overpressures an...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by spamtheobroma
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamtheobroma

Sprucing up poly hardwood floor

My 60 year-old hardwood floor was refinished about 18 years ago. It could probably use it again, especially in high-tra...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jacy
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jacy

chainsaw purchase

I'm trying to decide between these four chainsaws (as I'm looking for an electric powered one that is for tree...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by stanigator
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by stanigator

GAF ELK System Plus Warranty

is the gaf elk system plus warranty worth much a roof proposal said it was $250 , then he said he would throw it in just...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tubeaudio
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by tubeaudio

Magic Jack update

I have solved the echo problem, by turning down the Magic Jack mic and speaker levels. Magic Jack also seems to work be...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kilowatt
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by kilowatt

Pressure washer extension wands

I need to purchase an extension wand for my pressure washer that will allow me to clean surfaces up to 24' high. My...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by brinker
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by brinker

Ceiling Fan Installation

We bought a new one and when my husband removed the base of the old one and reached in to connect the new one, the ligh...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cyberpurrs
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by cyberpurrs

Clamp-on compressed air connector

I have an air compressor and a separate air tank. The tank has a standard gauge and a filler which is like a tire air v...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by John
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by John

Torque wrench question

Just picked up my newly sharpened blades from the mower place. The repair guys said "Make damn sure you tighten the bol...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dishborealis
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by dishborealis

Toilet Bowl Mounting

I just reinstalled my toilet onto my bathroom floor which has new ceramic tiles. It is the older style with two rear bo...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sscully2.trash
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by sscully2.trash

Magic Jack don't give up your main phone

I just tried it. You get what you pay for. I will use it for a couple of weeks and then send it back. $ 7.50 postage do...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kilowatt
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by kilowatt

First of the Month - ToDo Stuff

Time to change HVAC filter(s) and test smoke detectors.
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postmaster
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by postmaster

Back Yard Patio

4 inches of agrogate poured conctete with rebar Expansion joints Is this right?
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by someguy469
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by someguy469