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Path of wires

My garage has: a light-switch next to the door a light-socket next to the door a junction box with a duplex receptacle...
8 comments posted 8yrs
posted by gcotterl
8 comments posted 8yrs posted by gcotterl

Hot electrical wires

I turned off ALL circuit breakers in the panel. I then pulled out the duplex receptacle from the electrical box in my g...
23 comments posted 8yrs
posted by gcotterl
23 comments posted 8yrs posted by gcotterl

Pipe cutter?

I need to cut some 1/2" copper and pvc water lines. This is one of those once in a billion year's projects. Will somethi...
11 comments posted 8yrs
posted by dh0496
11 comments posted 8yrs posted by dh0496

Eagle Natural Seal masonry water repellent

I just ordered a 5 gallon container of the above from Home Depot. (They don't stock it but it's free delivery) I am bui...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by philo
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by philo

Apartment-building (new) construction

If you look at new houses (one family) even Mcmansions they all seem to be stick built and worry about siding, shingles...
4 comments posted 8yrs
posted by knuckle-dragger
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by knuckle-dragger

Cable Wiring

We're talking about non-high-voltage wiring that you get from the "Cable" company. I recently acquired a service from O...
34 comments posted 8yrs
posted by knuckle-dragger
34 comments posted 8yrs posted by knuckle-dragger

OT Good mem's razor?

I'm trying to find a good nen's razor. Gave up finding a reasonable (less than $100) electric that gives a good shave....
22 comments posted 8yrs
posted by invalid
22 comments posted 8yrs posted by invalid

Tilia vacuum sealer hose question

I bought some Tilia Vacuum sealed containers at a garage sale. The vacuum connection is different from all the Foodsave...
4 comments posted 8yrs
posted by ham789
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by ham789

Mower Engines And Brands ?

Hi, Will probably go for a new Mower. 21' or 22". and self propelled. Questions, please: a. Any consensus re Briggs & S...
11 comments posted 8yrs
posted by rgsrose2
11 comments posted 8yrs posted by rgsrose2

Tecumseh Carb & Toro Mower Update

Hello, What a great Forum and folks. Thanks so much for all the help. Re our 22: Toro self propelled Mower. (Tecumseh e...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by rgsrose2
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by rgsrose2

Cutting PVC

I was an electrician 20 years ago. We used to cut into PVC with a string but it was done when the pipe was empty. My ne...
8 comments posted 8yrs
posted by no
8 comments posted 8yrs posted by no

Recommendations for mattress cover

I am looking for recommendations for mattress covers from those who have bought them. Looking for something that will ho...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

Higher temp outside, lower in.

Woke up to 58 outside and 68 inside. Now it is 67 out and 66 inside. How can it be going down inside while warming outs...
1 comments posted 8yrs
posted by canopeily
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by canopeily