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Repairing my A/C unit's fan motor

I have an old GE air conditioner outside that is giving a 60Hz hum from the fan motor without turning. I can get it goi...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by adamDOTprobleATgmailDOTcom
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by adamDOTprobleATgmailDOTcom

local TV what antenna?

We have 4 TVs in the house connected to satellite. We have another, a Sanyo, on which we would like to be able to watch...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by fredjacqueline
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by fredjacqueline

Antenna Rotor expert needed

My TV antenna is (or I should say was) controlled by an Alliance U110 antenna rotor. My wonderful brother knocked the c...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jmagerl
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by jmagerl

Protruding Electrical Boxes

I have some electrical boxes for outlets and switches that were not installed flush with the wall. Therefore the covers...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jkl
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by jkl

I got termite distressed wood!

I have in the middle of remodeling a home. Home was infested with termites back in 2004 and was tented. Now when I am r...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

How to remove mirrored walls

I have a single wall that has full length mirrors. The mirrors are glued to the wall. What is the best method to remove...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by marcz
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by marcz

Repairing a pipe with a wire in it

Hi I have a 1-1/2" PVC pipe that goes underground. Inside of it carries an electric wire (looks Romex). It runs under t...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Carpet spot dye

Any luck in dyeing chemical spots in a carpet, two about 3" dia. I won't do it myself but will try to find some one...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tigerstwo-invalid
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by tigerstwo-invalid

Capping an artesian well

Hello all, I have an artesian well that has been disconnected from my house and is now only a 1 5/8" inch PVC pipe stic...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NEflorida
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by NEflorida

Maytag Problem -- Clothes are being ripped

Hello everyone, About a year ago I had posted that my clothes are being consistently torn by out Maytag washer MAV7504E...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nick
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by nick

A/C recycle refrigerant

I had my 2.5T Sears a/c system (condenser, evap coil and lines) replaced after 23 years service. I was told they would...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 307frncv
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by 307frncv

BIG BARN

I want to reside this old barn, it has cladboards on it now. I would like to replace them the cheapest way possible, any...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lance3951a
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by lance3951a

Concrete Porch Higher than Threshold

Two weeks ago, we poured a concrete porch 8' X 12' X 2' high with a 5' wide concrete ramp. The forms we...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by zxjx2f602
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by zxjx2f602

Garage Door Opener Problem

One of my 3 Sears Crafsman 1/2 hp garage door openers is not working. It is stuck in the open position, so I closed it...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by greekgod
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by greekgod