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vibration after motor change
We recently had a motor replaced on our Lennox G61MVP series central air system. My wife called me while they were change the motor as I wasn't able to be there. They had the wrong puller for the job,...
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Ratings Of Tools By Brand
Ratings Of Tools By Brand * 1 Snap-On * 2 Blue-Point * 3 Craftsman * 4 Companion (Sears) * 5 Ace Hardware * 6 Great Neck * 7 Mac * 8 Matco * 9 KD * 10 Harbor Freight * 11 Other Options Seems to be a...
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Ants Ants Everywhere! How to kill?
There are perimeter treatments that work somewhat. A few years ago I had perimeter treatment with Termidor for termites. Although I did not have termites they were all over outside the house and...
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OT. Army picks Sig Sauer P320
New service pistol for the Army:
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armstrong ceiling tile # 901
this product is discontinued, where can I find some of these?
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Does the car have a hater or an AC?
Would using the damage free picture hangers work? Something like the Command hangers? Velcro? There are also rugged smart phones. I haven't investigated those so I don't know exactly what the term...
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OT, how do I get my Amazon replacement?
I found a line like this on one item that I was not buying in Amazon: Save $5.00 on every 5 Qualifying Items you purchase. Enter code X9ML7TWK at checkout. More evidence that you're right. And in...
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OT ish I just got an offer from Spectrum
What ever happened to the old phones that ran strictly off of the phone company's supply? Would one of those still work? The phone company would have their own backups if memory serves.
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Aluminum window will slide up, open, but not back down!
This window will not close. But, the weird thing is. .it will open! I'm afraid to open it any higher tho'! The house is close to 80 years old and I don't know if these windows have ever been replaced....
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7 years ago
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Question about plumbing
Last night I ran the water for my bath, but when I tried to turn it off, the cold water turned off just like normal, but the hot water valve wouldn't turn off all the way. We ended up having to turn...
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Solid wood filler?
I have a yard gate that is causing me problems. Its 'hinges' are two large diameter (3/4"?) 'L' shaped bolts that screw into 2 x 4s. The gate has 'brackets' that fit over the vertical part of the 'L'...
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Inside Plenum insulation
I bought a brand new Rheem AC evaporator which includes the plenum with my new gas furnace in 2010. It is double walled and has about an inch of fiberglass insulation between the two walls. Is that...
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Furnace not coming on with programmable thermostat
The temperature in my house is 70 degrees. On the thermostat: the HEAT-OFF-COOL switch is on the "HEAT" position the FAN switch is on the "AUTO" position The thermostat's "heat" setpoint is 82 degrees...
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Should we tile under the water heater? If not, will a drip pan be ok sitting on subfloor?
Our laundry room is currently carpeted. We're having the carpet removed and plan to tile (or vinyl) the entire room. Does the water heater need to be removed/replaced so the flooring can go below it?...
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Decking Material
I have a small deck (10 by 12) that is going to be up for 2-5 years. I've priced composite decking, and even 2 by 6, but they are "costly", and the 2 by 6 is poor quality. I was wondering about 4 by 8...
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