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Toilet clogs frequently

I know this has been discussed before, and I've done a lot of reading about this problem and some troubleshooting....
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hondgm
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by hondgm

Lawn Tractor Batteries During The Winter

Does it really make a difference whether you bring tractor batteries in a warm house for the winter vs. leaving them mou...
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posted by YoMomma
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by YoMomma

Looking for straight nipple

I moved last week and found that the movers lost a nipple that couples two internally threaded rods. These rods are par...
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posted by pbartlett
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by pbartlett

direct vent vs. vent free gas fireplace

I'm planning to install a gas fireplace. Fortunately the location has direct access to an unused flue on my chimney...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by djdieterle
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by djdieterle

How to fix a Squeaky Fridge?

My 3 yr old fridge has developed a high pitch squeak, almost a fast chirping sound. It comes & goes, but it's getti...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kc8qln
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by kc8qln

Bats in Our attic?

Is there anything that we can use to get rid of them? Is daytime the best time to use it?? shirleyann
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posted by shirleyann2
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by shirleyann2

Switching off water heater ques'

When we had our house built over ten years ago, I had a wall switch installed for the 50 gal water heater. The reason b...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobwhite
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobwhite

Best way to seal/insulate square ductwork?

My furnace is in a 12' X 20' storage room in my basement. Another room in the basement that is a little larger...
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posted by craigtoth
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by craigtoth

breakers don't trip, electricity out

Hi everyone, The other night the electricity suddenly blacked out on one side of the house, after turning on a 1500 wat...
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posted by tysteel3000
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by tysteel3000

Jenn Air side by side freezer problem

I have an older Jenn Air side by side that I have moved to my garage to use as an extra fridge/freezer. It has a probel...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kennydvis
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by kennydvis

Furnace Filter Questions

Heat pump, particularly. Are the cleanable filters the best? They are a PITA to clean, and I wonder if I get them clean...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

How to take apart a chain coupler

This is off topic, but maybe someone can help. Does anyone know how to take apart a chain coupler? Mine is on a Bobcat...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by alvinamorey
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by alvinamorey

Heating a 650 sq' wood shop

I live in the Seattle area. I have a 2.5 car garage which I am developing into a woodworking shop. There will be 1 car...
32 comments posted 18yrs
posted by none
32 comments posted 18yrs posted by none

Backyard Rink?

Anyone have any dos and don'ts before I start this project ? I was given 50 yds poly tarp 12' wide. I thought i...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cathylee260
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by cathylee260