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Grounding metal boxes on GFCI circut

Here;s a situation I came across. I know any time a metal mounting box is used for a duplex outlet the box should be ti...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postmaster
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by postmaster

Wax ring goes which way?

I am putting a new wax ring on the toilet. Which way does it go and do I put it on the toilet bottom or the closet flan...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by francan00
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by francan00

Outlet in the middle of the floor

I am thinking of custom making a large table (about 120" long by 48" wide) in the dinning room that will actually protr...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

OT: Postal Rates Going UP

In two weeks, the US Postal rates are going up to $0.42, up one penny. Went to Post Office to buy stamps. Guy in line s...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by notwantspam_
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by notwantspam_

Outdoor Weatherproof Receptacles - Curiosity

This is a question of curiosity more than anything, as I don't plan to make changes to the way I have installed out...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by wayneboatwright

ladybug question

I live in Ottawa, Canada and noticed that in the last 3 weeks several ladybugs inside my house around the windows. I&#3...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by carcrash1
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by carcrash1

Paslode Gas recall red

After visiting 2 Lowes and a Home Depot trying to buy paslode gas to finish a fence today, I came home and did a little...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by colbyt
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by colbyt

Trying to match old mortar

I have a 55-year-old cut squared block stone house. The stone is in need of tuck-pointing in some areas. First off is i...
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posted by ddwr
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ddwr

craftsman riding mower belt problem

I have a craftsman DLT 25 hp riding mower. The drive belt keeps coming off. I bought a new belt and still have the same...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u43201
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by u43201

Electric fixture not working

I bought this sconce light, which I am attaching to an outlet controlled by a dimmer switch. The electrical outlet gets...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Slain.k
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by Slain.k

Replace toilet base

I am replacing toilet in 35 year old bathroom. When I took the toilet off I removed the wax ring. The wax ring sat on a...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by teser3
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by teser3

Lawn Mower Issues

I have been having issues with the hydro gear 314-0510 transmission on my 4 yr old Husqvarana yth2148 riding mower. I w...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jcrobbinsster
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jcrobbinsster

How to remove minerals from an old teapot?

Hi, This is the inside of a very large old brass Russian samovar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samovar); http://freebou...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Preventing drill bit slippage

I am using a 1/2" masonry bit in an old hammer-drill. At the slightest catch, the bit slips, even to the point of comin...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by John
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by John

Sheet goods carrier

http://www.gorillagripper.com/videos/index.html I don't recall seeing this posted before. Seems pretty efficient, b...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by amatlosz
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by amatlosz