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flashing for masonry + roof tile

Have seen this flashing , but don't know name or needed size, so it's kind of hard to buy or research on the ne...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by msdiane
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by msdiane

New oil furnaces

First a little flattery: This newsgroup is one of the best & most helpful. Your help a few years ago re wiring did me a...
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posted by ljrhoads
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by ljrhoads

Electic Motor Ignorance

He folks, I have a buck stove insert with a really really noisy fan. I've pulled the stove out to try and remedy th...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by davedejonge
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by davedejonge

What Causes This?

My house has two outside faucets. One on the north side, where the water line comes in to the house, is fine. The other...
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posted by Dorot29701
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Dorot29701

What happens if I screw up the coolant air bleed?

I replaced the thermostat in my 2002 Olds Alero V6. When I went to bleed the coolant air, I missed a step and want to k...
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posted by BARRELBACK
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by BARRELBACK

Plumbing?

I was watching a TV home makeover show. They were busting up the basement floor to work on under floor drain pipes. The...
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posted by djohn393one
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by djohn393one

patio doors not locking

Please can someone help me!!! Tonight i was unable to lock my sliding patio doors i had to lift the door of the runner...
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posted by lidiwhite
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by lidiwhite

Plywood foundation for granite slab counter top

I'm replacing the counter tops in my kitchen with granite slab. I'll be removing the old counter tops myself, a...
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posted by brian.forsman
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by brian.forsman

Sears 536 881501 snowblower

Need help???? I have the above machine about 1 year old. Looked at auger and I see wear but no rubber paddles. Sears ma...
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posted by ktech594
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by ktech594

Must Bleach Be Washed Off Before Painting?

As my last step of prep before painting I spray dilute bleach on exterior surfaces. Must this bleach be washed off befo...
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posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jimsTAKEOUTnews2

fiberglass entrance doors

Has anyone had first hand experience with them ? what brand etc. This will go on house in Florida near ocean. I Googled...
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posted by bbmclane
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by bbmclane

Beginner's Choice of Digital Camera

Years ago I bought a cheapo Digital Concepts camera for $15 - 10 rebate. Didn't even have a flash. Still works, but...
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posted by peetie.wheatstraw
49 comments posted 18yrs posted by peetie.wheatstraw

Tappan oven igniter replacement

I have a 8-year-old Tappan range model number TGB500CGB1. The oven igniter or glow plug was only glowing red or orange,...
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posted by earlnrach
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by earlnrach

Snowblower [and lawn mower] forum

I asked a snowblower question a couple weeks ago and asked where the Snowblower forum that I ran across a few years ago...
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posted by elbrecht
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by elbrecht