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April Aire Humidifier Installation Question

Hi; I had an April Aire 650 Whole House humidifier installed in my house. It is a bypass model. They ran a thermocouple...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by curranpg
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by curranpg

Splicing Romex

I need to lengthen some old wiring in order to make all the wires of a 3-way switch come together in a recessed lightin...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jc_va
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by jc_va

"Ceiling Paint" ?

Hello, Was in HD today, and saw paint labeled as Valspar, Latex, Interior, Flat White. Then, right next to it, exactly...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rgsros
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

No power to ice maker

Hi, Our ice maker quit in mid-cycle (inside our 3 yr old Amana 25 cf bottom-freezer frig). I pulled out the ice maker u...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ds.retired
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by ds.retired

simple, but stupid

New kitchen, new sink. the strainer will stop water draining, but to allow water out, you have to lift it up and instea...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jsk2
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by jsk2

Bathroom Wall

Hello all, I'm looking for advice on what I should do to repair my bathroom wall. Picture located here: http://www....
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posted by anon89115
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by anon89115

Installing round eve vents

I am thinking of improving the air circulation in my attic by installing some of the round eve vents. I can figure out...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by billnews2
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by billnews2

low voltage electrical splice?

I have low voltage lighting in my yard. There was a break in a long run of wiring. I stripped the ends, spliced togethe...
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posted by ellenad
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by ellenad

Blow in Cellulose

I have a section of lower-level ceiling behind drywall next to the rim joist that is cold. I'd like to insulate it....
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posted by jc_va
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by jc_va

Glue on faux tin ceiling tiles ???

Hello, I was wondering if any one is familiar with using the "styro ceiling tiles"? I looked over the forum but couldnt...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by t_wilson
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by t_wilson

Wayne Dalton Idrive garage door opener

Over the years there have been some postings regarding the Wayne Dalton Idrive garage door opener. It is a neat design...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by begunaNOSPAMPLEASE
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by begunaNOSPAMPLEASE

How to remove an LSDA lockset?

I got a new client today -- my optometrist said he'll knock some off my new bifocals if I fix his front door. The l...
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posted by respond
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by respond