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How to set floodlight Mode Normal/Soft/Flash

I just put in a motion sensor floodlight to replace the one I put in about 20 years ago, which had gotten to the point...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Can't close patio umbrella?

I saw that one of my neighbors has the umbrella from his patio table, which came with the house, lying in a corner of h...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Delta faucet warrantee

It seems the Delta "lifetime" warranty seems to really be until they stop selling that product. I have a shower set whe...
17 comments posted 9yrs
posted by gfretwell
17 comments posted 9yrs posted by gfretwell

Exterior siding

My home is covered in a brick look siding one siding installer said it was from the 60s, another called it insulite bric...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by ChristinaMac
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by ChristinaMac

For those with a Kilowatt meter

Do monitors have any measurable power when they are off? How much power do they use in sleep mode?
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Seymore4Head
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by Seymore4Head

Dropped ceiling question

Hi, I'm finishing my basement and have hot/cold waterpipes running along the ma in beam in the center of the house, per...
17 comments posted 9yrs
posted by millinghill
17 comments posted 9yrs posted by millinghill

Beam Size

I want to expand a door opening from 3' -6'. What size of lumber and beam type do I need to use to create the beam. It i...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Mike
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by Mike

British vs. American English

I thought this was interesting. Our Brit trolls, er, I mean. friends can confirm the accuracy. http://www.playpork.com/m...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by meanie
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by meanie

need tips/help for a rookie.

Hi all, I was a Civil Engineer and tried to keep myself updated on related interests, but possess zero practical experi...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by SP
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by SP

OT: Feeling cold

Serious question (those of you who know me will think I'm nuts) - why do people not like being cold? Describe what's so...
62 comments posted 9yrs
posted by imvalid
62 comments posted 9yrs posted by imvalid

Cleaning Liquid Nails off balusters

I'm taking down a half wall and replacing it with wood railing and iron bal usters. Drilled holes under the railing and...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by kconn23
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by kconn23