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Here we go again, toilet flange dilemma

House was built in 2005 and it seems the flooring people (or the plumbers) put the flanges on TOP of the flooring (tile...
14 comments posted 10yrs
posted by timnels
14 comments posted 10yrs posted by timnels

Replacement Windows: Step #7

The most neglected step - #7 - of installing replacement windows(scroll down after opening link below): http://www.ventu...
6 comments posted 10yrs
posted by thekmanrocks
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by thekmanrocks

Cree flashlight 2000 lumens

EBay has a really good price on a great flashlight. $8.99 delivered to your door, in the mail. I got mine today. This i...
17 comments posted 10yrs
posted by dangerous
17 comments posted 10yrs posted by dangerous

HELP!! Replacing hvac transformer

I have an older janitrol heat pump 240 volt. I know my transformer is bad. However it's an older one with one 1 black w...
6 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Brokedown Palace
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by Brokedown Palace

Noisy space heater fans

I try to lube the fan in fall before the heater is used. However, I think the bearings are sealed as it doesn't seem to...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Thunder

When I hear thunder, or I'm temporarily away from my XP Home computer and thunder is predicted, I turn the system and U...
36 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
36 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

GE Triton dishwasher leaks only when full.

The dishwasher leaks under the door a couple inches right of center. I've previously replaced the door gasket, which el...
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Ray
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by Ray

Winter tires

Time for another set. I used always Michelin Lattitude Xice series. Any other similar choice?
11 comments posted 10yrs
posted by dragon40
11 comments posted 10yrs posted by dragon40

thanks!

for the Fresh Cab recommendation. smells much nicer than Bounce or mothballs. we'll see if it can actually keep the mice...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by songbird
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by songbird

Quake Swarm Rocking Oklahoma...

http://www.weather.com/news/news/oklahoma-earthquake-swarm-fairview-january-2016
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by burfordTjustice
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by burfordTjustice

Humidifier floor model -- hot or cold?

I've got a humidifier that sits on the floor. It takes about two gal of water per day to keep my trailer comfortable. Is...
16 comments posted 10yrs
posted by cayoung61
16 comments posted 10yrs posted by cayoung61

Preventing Early Wood Shake Wear

I made my annual roof crawl last weekend and replaced 100 or so cedar shakes. I noticed that as these shakes age, the s...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap

Call blockers

I got a Pro Call Blocker and found it lacking. Very poor instructions. Erased contacts without my telling it to. Wouldn...
40 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
40 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid