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Cost to move Hot water tank

I am going to finish my basement and in short I'm going to have to move my hot water tank about 10 feet so I can fi...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by carcrash1
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by carcrash1

Siding Joint Flashing

Where can I buy joint flashing for use when 2 pieces of house siding butt together? Thanks.
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dwreeves
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dwreeves

where to buy a dip tube?

My water heater is one of those that had the defective dip tube. I havnt pulled the old one out but I have the symptoms...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by NoOne
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by NoOne

Wiring a Dimmer Switch (3 way)

Greetings. I bought a dimmer switch to replace the standard light switch in my kitchen. I identified that it needed to...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by zacdoob
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by zacdoob

Switching to natural gas? ? ?

For obvious reasons, we are thinking of switching from oil to natural gas to fire the furnace for our steam radiator sy...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rayj.balt
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by rayj.balt

Genie Garage Door Opener Won't Turn Off Lights

When activated, my Genie garage door opener should turn on the lights in the powerhead and turn them off after 20 secon...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dinga
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by dinga

regluing stick-on tile

The self-stick vinyl tile squares that are in my house have been discontinued. Can I peel up some where it doesn't...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by goodidea1950
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by goodidea1950

Relay problem

I have a light that refuses to go on. The light switch (wall type) is connected to a relay. Now the relay won't "cl...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by not_a_real_email
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by not_a_real_email

Plumbing Question on Trap Adapters

I am installing a laundry sink in my basement next to my waste ejector. There is a existing 2 inch pvc vertical pipe wh...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kkociolek8577
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by kkociolek8577

DC or AC for home?

As of today, you no longer get a choice: "[NEW YORK] Today, Con Edison will end 125 years of direct current electricity...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by heybub
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Toilet leak

I replaced the 3 tank to toilet bolts and washers (properly) and also the gasket between the tank and the toilet bowl....
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pisanochas
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by pisanochas

Thomas Compressors

When asking about nail guns in my last post I forgot to ask about Thomas Compressors. I have heard Thomas makes one of...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Meanie
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by Meanie

Really stupid light

I have one of those common mercury vapor yard lights found on most farms. Early last spring it started to refuse to lig...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by subwayfox0
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by subwayfox0

Tying Wood Stove Into Radiators?

Allright, open to flaming, but I have to ask this question. If I put a wood stove in the basement, right near to the bu...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by John
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by John