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dropping water level in toilet

What causes a toilet to lose some of it's water in the bowl? After flushing it, it fills up just fine. When it stop...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by no
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by no

Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack

I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy stan...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by w_cohen
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by w_cohen

shower/tub thermostat fixture upgrade

I want to update my old tub/shower fixtures with one of those thermostat valves for showering. i found a kit in Lowes f...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by harri85274
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by harri85274

Furnace oil pump 2 stage vs single

I have a kerosene fueled forced air heater attached to my garage ceiling, about 8 feet off the floor. The oil tank is o...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kbuck79767
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by kbuck79767

Help With Pump Drain

Hi guys. I have a quick question I hope you can give me some advice on. I have a small pit in my basement with a sump p...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by shawn1973
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by shawn1973

installing a new draft regulator on furnace

the installation instructions it says to adjust the counter balance for desired draft, but what's the desired draft?...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jennifer.mesiano
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by jennifer.mesiano

4" metal tiles, where to find?

I have 4" metal tiles in the bathroom of my 50s home. I need to replace some of them. Color is no issue, as they'll...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospamtodd
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospamtodd

Water softener control valve leaks

I have a gear-driven control valve on my water softener. I am not sure of the model but the only sticker on the valve (...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lowcountryhomes
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by lowcountryhomes

Furnace Costs?

The furnace in my house is 16 years old. It is an oil-fired Sears 75000 btu forced hot air downflow furnace with a Beck...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kc1ih
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by kc1ih

Light switches in "L"-shaped hallway

My "L"-shaped hallway has a light switch at the end of each leg, a switch at the intersection of the legs and a ceiling...
41 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gcotterl
41 comments posted 18yrs posted by gcotterl

Refinishing softwood floors

I recently bought an abandoned farm house from the the early 1900's. It has softwood flooring that has been covered...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by greatgmf
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by greatgmf

Adjusting heat cycle on old thermostat

Renting an apartment with boiler/radiator heat. Seems like when the heat goes on, it stays on too long. The old Roberts...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by markscalise
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by markscalise

Any fireplace wood stove people here?

A neighbor of mine had a fire last night that caused extensive damage to his house. They may total it. Seems he came ho...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Drill Doctor Question

What's the smallest drill size that can be accurately sharpened on a Drill Doctor? It's the big one, but I don&#...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Any guidelines for computing how many cans?

Trying to decide how many recessed can I really need to properly lit a room (9' ceiling). Is there any guideline on...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse