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Kitchen Wiring

When I on the Microwave or Toster oven, I get a noise crackling sound out of the GFCI switch outlet, with a smoky smell...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ajayt12
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by ajayt12

Sump Pump Question

I have a pedestal sump pump set in a fairly deep pit, roughly 30", and it is time to replace the pump. Most squat pumps...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospamtodd
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospamtodd

Craftsman lawn mower scalps lawn- need advice

My guess is that one mandrel assembly is out of alignment on my one year old craftsman 20hp 42" model 917.27682. It was...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gabbot
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by gabbot

Skunk Remediation

Brief scenario: SWMBO is visited LAST evening by neighbors who bring cougar pamphlet and info that their cat and two ne...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by toquerville,utah
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by toquerville,utah

Sub panel confusion

Hi, I'm confused about the very essense of a sub panel: is it just a glorified junction box or can it actually incr...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Don't buy this toilet.

I may have written this before the last time I visited my brother, but it's worth saying again! Don't buy a Vil...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

DWV elbow types???

Dear Readers, Can anyone explain (or forward a faq) where I can find out more about the intended use of the following t...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by millinghill
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by millinghill

Re-Carpeting Grief

Hi, all. I'm new here and hope to learn a lot about mending and maintaining our small house. First off, I had the p...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by packrat
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by packrat

Carpet cleaning DIY?

I'm looking at options to clean my light-tan carpet. My limited knowledge and google attempts reveal that the carpe...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Nospam
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Nospam

Rewiring an outside motion sensor floodlight

Hi, Is it possible to open up and rewire a motion sensor floodlight so the motion sensor part is disabled? The motion s...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Sir.M.Messervy
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by Sir.M.Messervy

home remodeling question

what is the "customary", or "typical" procedure a homeowner would take when doing a project as a basement finishing, or...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by liquidate007
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by liquidate007

Query, pre-treated lumber?

I have a stack now of pre-treated lumber we got to fix the back porch. Since we've contracted that job out, it'...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cshenk1
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by cshenk1

Garage Upgrade - Climate Control

I am inheriting a very good condition 1960's Buick convertible. I have a two car detached garage already waiting to...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Rob.gray
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by Rob.gray

convert keyless drill to keyed?

We have a 1/2" skil corded drill with a keyless chuck. Is there a way to convert it to a keyed chuck? Thanks.
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aevelync.x
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by aevelync.x