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air in pipes

I have a shallow well with a craftsman pump on it connected to a captive air tank. The pump cycles on and off, the pres...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dr_smoothpace
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by dr_smoothpace

maytag range repair for a friend

Some friends asked if i ccould fix their stove, the burners are fine but the electric ignition just clicks on the oven,...
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posted by hallerb
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by hallerb

new york state building code faq

thanks for the link from the city of buffalo ny website: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/bcFAQ.htm
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posted by wjohnston
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by wjohnston

toilet bowl water level question

Recently I've noticed that about 20-30 minutes after flushing, the water level in the toilet bowl drops about a hal...
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posted by in_flagrante
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by in_flagrante

Urethane glue shelf life

I had bought a small bottle of Sumo, urethane glue about 8 months ago and found a project for it today. I was shocked w...
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posted by chizzard52
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by chizzard52

Rotary Zip tool

Fundamentally, what is the difference between a rotary zip tool and Dremel? Is it just a bit more power and it has a pla...
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posted by nmbexcuse
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

gas fire place

My husband and I just bought a 5 yr old home. The gas fire place is gorgeous and huge, but won't stay lit. I can li...
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posted by mhodkin
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mhodkin

Covering laminate floor in kitchen

The size is 12' x 6' and i just don't like the look of laminated floor in the kitchen. A HAndyman recommend...
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posted by harri85274
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by harri85274

replacing vinyl kitchen flooring

I want to replace my vinyl flooring in my kitchen. It is one sheet of rolled out vinyl, not tile. however, it was insta...
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posted by cvplummer
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by cvplummer

Window replacement question

I'm 8-12 months away from replacing some windows. But in the meantime, I need to replace the window coverings in on...
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posted by dishborealis
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by dishborealis

Why is oil coming out of snow blower tube?

I have an Ariens snow blower that has oil dripping out of the rubber breather tube. I believe that that is what the pur...
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posted by raymondjiii
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by raymondjiii

garage shelf project article???

I am having a hard time trying to remember where I saw a project involving garage storage. The main thing I remember ab...
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posted by jbridge337
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbridge337

Heating question - TACO Cartridge Circulator

I have a newish gas forced hot water heating system that is talking hours to move the temp in the house a few degrees....
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posted by consiglio.frank
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by consiglio.frank

Which to get first ?

Wood Stove or Vinyl Flooring ? I have my basement stripped already and getting ready for flooring. Should I get the Woo...
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posted by john111111_2654spammenott
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by john111111_2654spammenott