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Propane fireplace pilot question

My propane fireplace has a battery operated wall unit that controls the pil ot. Right now (summer) the batteries are de...
4 comments posted 10yrs
posted by hamiltonandrea.white
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by hamiltonandrea.white

rural water softeners

I am looking to replace my 20 year old water softener - - any suggestions ? .. recently noticed some staining in the to...
4 comments posted 10yrs
posted by hubops
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by hubops

OT Repair zippr?

Have a "Go-Belt" that has two zippered pouches. After only a month or two of use one zipper failed. Tab won't mesh the...
14 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
14 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Are circular fluorescent lights dimmable?

Are circular fluorescent lights dimmable? A friend of mine just called me and asked me this question? I told him that I...
5 comments posted 10yrs
posted by TomR
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by TomR

Shed Ramp

I am building a ramp for my shed and need some help. I to use *2x8 x 4ft* long as stringers and can not get the measure...
13 comments posted 10yrs
posted by DJ1111
13 comments posted 10yrs posted by DJ1111

Fall Lawn Treatment

Greeting fellow garden fans, What's the best type of grass seed and method to get some grass on this section of the yar...
10 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap
10 comments posted 10yrs posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap

Windows in the winter

Should I be concerned having Windows installed in the wintertime? I figure everything is contracted and when it gets wa...
6 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Frank Pentimone
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by Frank Pentimone

Faucet brand

I need to replace the valve behind the plate in my shower. I'm not sure of the brand. The only mark I see is an SA with...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Celiacstevens
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by Celiacstevens

Rain barrels: First Flush vs Swirl

I added a swirl filter I made out of spare parts to the setup. After the first two rain storms I realized too much crap...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by claimxpress
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by claimxpress

Paint or product that rust can't stain through???

Hi, the front steps to my house are in a damp area, Ive had to replace some wood but theyre in pretty good shape now. L...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by strangways
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by strangways

OT: American rules of the road

https://youtu.be/XA1X9f1HFQw?t=1m27s Do you really have to merge precisely one car from each lane in order? How regiment...
43 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
43 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Spray can replacement buttons

Anyone have local source for missing or broken spray can buttons? Dollar store? Walmart? Somewhere else? I try to remem...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Burning plastic smell from outlet in a mobile home

Yesterday we had a burning plastic smell from an outlet. We shut off power at the breaker and took off the outlet. It w...
5 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Brandy Celestin
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by Brandy Celestin