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Caution: Electricity can hurt you

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16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by heybubNOSPAM
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by heybubNOSPAM

Old Lennox AC with New Bryant furnance

Hi, I want to get a new Bryant high efficiency furnace to replace the old Lennox one (maybe 35+ years). But the current...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wanghaodong
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by wanghaodong

Motel AC/heater

Follow-up on the motel-style AC/heater (in the building that was sold but now we're renting). The main problem has...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

Rug Cleaning

I have one of those 8 x 10 (approximately) pieces of thick carpets commonly called rugs. The big ones that hang at the...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by oldfart
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by oldfart

Store lawn mower with full or empty tank?

I've heard that you should use up all of the gas in the tank before it's stored for the winter but I watched th...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joe5345
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by joe5345

Replacing an Electric Range

I am replacing an old electric range and have some wiring questions. Th eold electric range was hard wired to the elect...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jaycap78
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jaycap78

To demolish the kitchen or not...any advice?

My house is 100 years old. Obviously, with a structure of this vintage, it is bound to have some issues. Here is the on...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jim.kroschel
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by jim.kroschel

Bruce flooring

We are considering replacing a carpeted family room with hardwood. Bruce has four lines that have appeal, but I can&#39...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by PeterGriffin
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by PeterGriffin

Does mouse poison lose its effectiveness?

I have two buckets of Lipatech Generation and Contrac Blox professional mouse bait. When I first moved into this house...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by poison_1024
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by poison_1024

Thermostat Question

Hello, For all youi electrical wizards out there: Have a gas fired, forced hot water heating system. Has 2 zones, circu...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rgsros
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by rgsros

Fluorescent bulbs

Can i use Fluorescent bulbs in recessed light fixtures ( cans ) in my kitchen to replace the Flood lamps which are expen...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by desgnr
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by desgnr

Low water pressure-should I worry?

Hello all, This morning my wife got up to take a shower, and the water pressure was very low. I got in the shower after...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by johnj7777
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnj7777

spacing of hi-hats in new kitchen re-model

Does anyone know a general rule of thumb, or an online tool that is used to determine how hi-hats should be spaced out...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mikepier
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikepier

Low Temp CFL

Anyone tried any low Temperature CFLs? I have two yard pole lights that I would like to try them in. If you have used th...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kd6nt
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by kd6nt