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circut breaker trips

as soon as I turn on my dryer the circut breaker trips off. would this be a problem with the breaker or the dryer? The d...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u38466
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by u38466

Running heating oil lines

My oil-burning furnace is in the basement. I'm putting in a new tank, in a new location, to replace an older one wh...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kellyjones1
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kellyjones1

Dehumidifier.

We have a small 115 volt Sears 'portable' type dehumidifier in basement. Portable! Well; it has four casters on...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tsanford
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by tsanford

Cordless Drill Battery vs. H.F. Brands

I have a 12V Porter Cable cordless drill and 2 re-chargeable batteries. I'd say the unit is approx. 6-8 years old a...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by man
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by man

Overflowing Dishwasher

A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NPine1
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by NPine1

Water heater question

It looks like the tank is finally going since it's wet underneath it. I'm guessing that because gas is involved...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dgk
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by dgk

Question - wood stove surround

Is it possible to get a flat heat resistant enamel paint that can be tinted? This is for a surround around a fireplace...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by robson
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by robson

PEX clamps

I had the opportunity to work with PEX for the first time last week. I personally dont much care for the stuff. I want...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alvinamorey
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by alvinamorey

What kind of hardwood floor is this?

Hi, I need to replace a section of the floor and I'm wondering what kind of wood this is to come up with as close a...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by aaronfude
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by aaronfude

Cant drive my car at night.

I just bought a used car a few days ago from a deeler. He showed me how to use all the buttons and petals and stuff. Ne...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by shepherd19
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by shepherd19

landscape idea under Tall 50+ft Pine tree

I hate the pines and cones under the trees, and sod will not grow there. Anyone have a good idea, low maintanence lands...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sammer003
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by sammer003

Holes In Post-tensioned Slab

Hello. My husband and I are building a new home near Phoenix, Arizona - 1417 sq ft, 2 story, 3br, 2 1/2 bath home on a...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jesikah6
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by jesikah6