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Replacement parts drawer

I am missing 3 of these drawers. Does anyone sell them singly? https://www.dropbox.com/s/p78ipwu7vmy2wt1/Parts_Drawer.jp...
1 comments posted 8yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

Expansion tank

We have a pop off valve problem in the house. The valves under the sink keep shutting off & at the refrigerator water li...
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posted by wickford
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White House art loans

I don't like the BBC much, but it's the only talk on the radio in the middle of the night. Tonight at least they had an...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
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Socket burnt out

We heard a popping sound and smelt burnt plastic, now we have a double plug socket that has stopped working. The one so...
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posted by zebrafishblue
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by zebrafishblue

kerosene heater

Has anyone ever used diesel in a kerosene heater, such as a heatmate model 400? Paying $10.00 a gallon for heater keros...
9 comments posted 8yrs
posted by mt
9 comments posted 8yrs posted by mt

What is the shelf life of common adhesives?

I've been in the repair biz for too long. I can tell because some of the adhesives in my disorganized collection are at...
1 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jeffl
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by jeffl

Keep the cushion in place

The cushion shown here constantly comes out from the sofa. I have tried using large patches of velcro on both the botto...
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posted by andrewkennedy775
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

DIY Projects

Not to brag about my skills, but since this is a home repair group I thought I show off some of my projects. I'm rather...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by esp
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by esp

Gas fireplace.. pilot on.. fireplace won't light

So I have a heat n glo fire place.. the pilot lites on and fires up with no issues,one click and bam pilot on.. turn ga...
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posted by robert.james.boatright
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by robert.james.boatright

ping: Oren, stocking in Clark County

Hi Oren, Mesquite pond Floyd Lamb pond Sunset Park Pond Boulder City Pond All got stocked with Rainbows on the 24th Tigh...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by T
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by T

Drip / click sounds in basement ceiling

Hi. Hope you are well. Got a quick question. I can hear some dripping sounds in the basement (there are no pipes there)...
5 comments posted 8yrs
posted by nhzaidi
5 comments posted 8yrs posted by nhzaidi

Paint mold inhibitor

What can I add to latex paint to inhibit mold? Thank, Andy
14 comments posted 8yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
14 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

Dow rises 150 points to record high on strong earnings

Dow rises 150 points to record high on strong earnings https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/24/us-stocks-dow-record-earnings.htm...
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posted by burford/associate
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by burford/associate