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P2R phillips bit -- what is it?

Found these among my 1/4-inch driver bits. Tried to use them for #2 phillips screws and snapped off a couple. What are t...
31 comments posted 18yrs
posted by not
31 comments posted 18yrs posted by not

Built in microwave installation

What is the accepted minimum distance between the bottom of a built in micro to the top of the range cooking surface bel...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by left
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by left

Alternative to copper tubing for lpg

I will be installing quite a bit of copper tubing. Probably a 60' run of 3/8" hi-pressure run and several normal pr...
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posted by djdieterle
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by djdieterle

Cu to PVC

What the best way to connect Cu plumbing to a PVC supply line. Pipe is 3/4 inch. Ive fixed this a couple of time and ha...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by GFENDER
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by GFENDER

Pitfalls to avoid? Brick BBQ rebuild

I'd appreciate any tips or good web sites to check on this. Situation is the built in brick BBQ in the backyard has...
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posted by cshenk1
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by cshenk1

new heater question. drip

So, I had an old heater/air conditioner for the 27 yr old home and just had it replaced with a new unit. So, I just not...
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posted by Jack67889
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jack67889

Where to get lead test kits

Anyone know where to get lead testing kits? I have in mind something I can use to test surfaces or pieces of material (...
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posted by nobody
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Placing Molding Seams?

My new kitchen has 2 sets of molding for the wall cabinets...a 7" vertical board to cover most of the space between the...
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posted by jbxnyr
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbxnyr

Dead Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting

Hello guys, I've got a dead circuit in my house. I tested the output of the breaker, and it's fine. I have also...
35 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pcgeek86
35 comments posted 18yrs posted by pcgeek86

Magnetic vs electronic transformer?

I'm looking for some MR16 recessed swivel lamps. For installation in an existing ceiling a shallow remodel housing...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by donwiss
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by donwiss

Who makes these hinges?

Hi, Can you help me determine who makes these hinges? http://www.hardwaresource.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp?Cat=1437 (Th...
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posted by aaronfude
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Two questions about working with concrete mix

One corner of my back porch foundation has crumbled to the point where I had to put in a temporary fix, a 2" x 8" board...
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posted by circe
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by circe

Fluorescent lighting problem . . .

Our kitchen has three under-the-cabinet flourescent lights. Suddenly two out of the three tubes won't come on. The...
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posted by rayj.balt
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by rayj.balt

Craftsman Garage Door Opener External remote

I have a Craftsman Garage door opener with an external keypad. Suddenly the external keypad does not work. I have repla...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nalwar
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by nalwar

Framing nailer

I need to buy a framing nailer. I see the cordless Paslode models can fire a lot of nails between having to replace ene...
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posted by no
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by no