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Might be a Good Thing ...

That my repeated efforts to douse the fire in my woodstove this morning failed . We got unexpected temps in the upper 6...
7 comments posted 10yrs
posted by snag_one
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by snag_one

Cabrio Automatic Washer with 6th sense Technology

Parts of clothes often come out not having been wet in the washing process. Hoses, supply valves and screens are clear a...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by dryearwood
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by dryearwood

OT: drowning devices

A week or two back, a friend lamented "drowning" her cell phone (accidentally, of course). I recounted this story to a...
112 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
112 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

Light Bulbs Dimming

This just started happening. In one room I have a ceiling light/fan which has been there for 15 years and working fine....
20 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap
20 comments posted 10yrs posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap

Grounding an Antenna Mast

Last year I put up a TV antenna mast. I didn't want to screw it to the roof, so I ran three 10 foot lengths of 1 1/4 EM...
22 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
22 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

Low voltage

I have 2 outlets and 1 switch showing low voltage-107. The other outlets on the same breaker are okay.
30 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Dennis
30 comments posted 10yrs posted by Dennis

Fan duration to determine when to change filter

I don't need a complex programmable thermostat. All I want is to know how many hours that fan has run so I know when to...
40 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Chicago Bob
40 comments posted 10yrs posted by Chicago Bob

garage door opener wont work

Liftmaster Formula I. When I hit the button the motor makes noise but the belt doesn't move. The door moves on the trac...
29 comments posted 10yrs
posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman
29 comments posted 10yrs posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman

convection oven

My wife has been talking about getting a new range with a convection oven in it. Is there any real advantage to a conve...
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posted by rmowery28146
14 comments posted 10yrs posted by rmowery28146

HELP ME!

I just bought a house and the furnace and hot water heater is in the middle of the floor with a brick vent connected to...
12 comments posted 10yrs
posted by kharekoko09
12 comments posted 10yrs posted by kharekoko09

Bright flasklight?

I have a 3-D-cell LED no-name flaslight and the LEDs are going out and otherwise screwed up. I can't figure out how to...
37 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
37 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Connecting Ground wire with a Split Bolt

The underground cable from my house to the meter pole (main disconnect) was installed before I bought this property. Th...
41 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
41 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

Should be interesting

to see how Europe reacts to the refugees now.
10 comments posted 10yrs
posted by kurtullman
10 comments posted 10yrs posted by kurtullman