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Dryer 4 wire to 3 wire plug

Just bought a used dryer much newer than the old one. Need to replace 4 prong plug with 3 prong. I know I will be repla...
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pl726
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by pl726

dryer trouble

Well my kenmore dryer quit heating, found open thermal fuse so I replaced the temp sensor and the fuse. In a effort to...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hallerb
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by hallerb

GE Dishwasher life expectancy?

Today my almost 15-year old GE Potscrubber 1100 seems to have stopped working. The motor didn't seem to start. I ca...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by iAmJanis
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by iAmJanis

how to wire multiple lights with switch at end

Hello, I am trying to wire new lights in my basement and I'm having some difficulties. The layout is as follows: ci...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rdefeo
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by rdefeo

Phone problem

Dear Forum, My home phones are not working and I am not sure how to troubleshoot the problem. I would appreciate some p...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by isabellesup
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by isabellesup

Oil on concrete . . .

I recently moved into a house with an enclosed garage, and the floor had a 3 x 6 foot patch of motor oil which apparent...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rayj.balt
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by rayj.balt

Burying black iron pipe

I am laying a black iron pipe in a trench about 3' deep, that is a gas line for my NG grill. About 10' long. My...
47 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus11107
47 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus11107

Makita Battery Charging Problem

Hi! I just bought a Makita BDF452HW about two or three months ago and having a problem charging the battery. The one ba...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wiz561
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by wiz561

help me to choose a drill on a budget

As a new homewner I need a drill/driver for occasional weekend use. I am on the budget
41 comments posted 19yrs
posted by oleg
41 comments posted 19yrs posted by oleg

Adding Attic Insulation

I'm planning on adding a layer of insulation to the attic. There's an existing ~6" or so on the floor of the at...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mark.wolven
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by mark.wolven

What is NEC Code For This Grounding Scheme ?

Quick recap: 1960 house, crawlspace, 2 wire romex, grounds only run to baths and kitchen, galvanized water pipe to stre...
104 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pdr3535
104 comments posted 19yrs posted by pdr3535

re-routing vent line

I previously posted on cutting a cast iron waste line in the attic to tie in a vent, but I might have an alternative to...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mikepier
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikepier

Black drywall screws and metal slivers

I have always hated drywall screws, especially the black ones. It never fails, as soon as I use a few of them my finger...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alvinamorey
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by alvinamorey

Vinyl floor repair question

I have a cut in a sheet vinyl floor that is not glued down. I would like to repair this by "injecting" some glue with a...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NoSpam
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by NoSpam