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a glazed tub that i got about 15 years ago. Great job, but now that I am in a senior stage, i fear of tripping in the t...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by harri85274
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by harri85274

Woodstove Heat Circulation

2 story house. Stove is in livingroom. Planning of putting small vents in the ceiling to vent warm air into 2nd story r...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by robson
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by robson

"Standard" bulb base: E26 or E27? Both?

I can't seem to find a consistent answer. I see so-called 'standard' bulb bases called both E26 and E27, an...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by keithblakeslee
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by keithblakeslee

Range Hood Wiring

I just bought a new over the range microwave. The old range hood is hard wired, the new microwave is plug in. I was jus...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stumarshall
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by stumarshall

Sharp microwave/convection oven thermistor

I have an ancient Sharp R-8310 microwave/convection oven that recently broke its temperature sensing thermistor for the...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jamarno
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by jamarno

Changing color of existing wood floor?

If you have a hardwood floor that has a relatively dark color, is it possible to sand it, then restain with a much ligh...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by trader4
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by trader4

ceiling fan blades

Thanks to all for good discussion and information on my question about the number of blades on a ceiling fan. Now here&...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by willisl
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by willisl

ceiling fan blades

Thanks a million to all who responded to my question concerning the number of blades on a ceiling fan. Good discussion...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by willisl
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by willisl

Connecting a dishwasher to washing machine plumbing

Would anyone have suggestions how to connect a dishwasher to the washing machine hot water feed and disposal line? I kn...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Dherbert53
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by Dherbert53

Solar lighting with separate solar cell

I'm looking at trying to put one or two solar powered lights under some steps on my deck. Obviously, there is littl...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andrew_l_duane
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrew_l_duane

Distance from OTR microwave to range?

I am replacing a standard range hood with an over the range microwave. I figure I have to move the above cabinet up. Is...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bfremgen
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by bfremgen

ceiling fan blades

We see ceiling fans with 3, 4 and 5 blades. Does blade number matter for performance, quiet, vibration, etc? Thanks Lynn...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by willisl
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by willisl