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Today's HUD Wreck Finds

Rain all day here. Might as well hit up some inside issues. Outlet shows faulty wiring with one of those plug in outlet...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by postmaster
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by postmaster

leaking sound

I am constantly hearing running water sound behind my bathroom wall and the water meter is running. But all of the wate...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by yzx27
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by yzx27

Strange sink faucet connections

I have replaced many sink faucets but this one has me perplexed. I went to my mom's house to take a look at a broke...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fpbear
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by fpbear

Basement Watchdog battery backup sump Question

Had a Basement Watchdog installed today, along with a brand new Rigid Sump Pump. Had a question on the Basement Watchdo...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wmspins
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by wmspins

Furnace recommendations

I am in need of a new furnace for a rental property. The property is a small cape, and the size of the furnace needed i...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by xlanmanx
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by xlanmanx

correct thermostat setup

Hi, We got a new thermostat to replace the old mercury bulb (or whatever's in there) type. The person who set it up...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Jed
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by Jed

American Federation of Contractors?

Ever heard of the American Federation of Contractors.? Sounds like Builders for StarTrek. Had a contracto has a web pag...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by marty_bryce
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by marty_bryce

Light switching question

Ok, I'm a dummy. I put 4 ceiling boxes on the same switch, now I want to control them separately. What are my choic...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ichasetrains
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ichasetrains

Waterproof Seal for Wood--with standing water

Greetings all, I'm stumped. I recently sank a wood box about 2 1/2 feet below ground so I can have a removable 4x4...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by matt.markovich
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by matt.markovich

Main Panel and Sub Panel questions and the NEC

Hi all. I need help understanding some parts of the NEC as they pertain to my sevice feed and sub panels. I had my serv...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ahackney
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by ahackney

Asphalt Driveway

My asphalt driveway has an irregular edge and I would like to straight edge it. What tools are needed? On one side of t...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rdadams
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rdadams

Kenmore/Whirlpool Oven Door

On the first day the Devil went to work, she created Lawyers, HMO's, and electric stoves. I have an electric stove...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rdadams
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by rdadams

garbage disposal

I have a 5 yr. old Insinkerator (Badger5) garbage disposal. It still turns - but doesn't grind up anything. Is this...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Dorot29701
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by Dorot29701