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How many amps do I have coming in?

Hi, If my master breaker consists of two 100amp switches, does that mean I have 200amps to play with. (When I was remod...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Suggestions for cleaning grout

The grout on our mudroom tile floor has gotten real "dirty" looking over the years. The tile is a tumbled Carerra marbl...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NOSPAM
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by NOSPAM

Specs for a Turfmaster

Just came into the possession of a Turfmaster riding mower w/12.5 Brigs. I need to find some specs so that I can find pa...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sidwelle
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by sidwelle

Asbestos

Well, I hope the naysayers who think people get rich from dying of asbestos cancer never get sick themsleves. Incidence...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mizzippo
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by mizzippo

Crack in PT support

I'm building a 'shelf' in a damp area of the basement out of 4x4 PT wood. The shelf sits on a ledger board...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me7
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by me7

CPVC pipe, what is that?

I am installing a new water heater in my garage. Code requires that the drain from the pressure relief valve to the out...
36 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wer25
36 comments posted 18yrs posted by wer25

Hardwood floor is stained

My hardwood floor has an ugly dark stain (about the size of a soup bowl). I suppose it was caused by dog pee. After stu...
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posted by adla111
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by adla111

saplings in privet hedge

I have a very lush privet hedge running along the front of my front yard along the public sidewalk. Last couple of year...
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posted by terrence.oreilly
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by terrence.oreilly

Dryer seal

Does anyone out there have any tips or advice to help make it easier for me to change the rear drum seal on my Roper el...
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posted by SilverSurfer
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by SilverSurfer

Locksets not prone to lock "bumping"

Just curious--- Anyone recommend a DIY lock-set for an exterior door that is not prone to being opened by the bumping t...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by notwantspam_
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by notwantspam_

Re: Generator Useage

> > > > Dottie wrote: > > > > > > > > > snipped-for-privacy@aol.com wrote: > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>> On Tue,...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by erma1ina_marie
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by erma1ina_marie

Name this fence?

I'm wondering if there's a specific name for a type of wooden fence design I noticed (for what I think might be...
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posted by jwisnia
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by jwisnia