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Backup for Well Water During Power Outages

We had a couple of major power outages this year and ran out of water, so it has renewed my interest in finding a backu...
117 comments posted 11yrs
posted by unknown
117 comments posted 11yrs posted by unknown

Disconnecting a gas dryer

I have to disconnect our gas dryer for a few days and move it out of the room it in because we are having a new floor p...
20 comments posted 11yrs
posted by szeik
20 comments posted 11yrs posted by szeik

OT - medical problems

A bit off topic for home repair, but the folks on this list do discuss concerns now and again. Pants that fall down, et...
0 comments posted 11yrs
posted by cayoung61
0 comments posted 11yrs posted by cayoung61

half my power gone - sizzle

Woke up yesterday to a freezing (63 degree) house. Thought my year old AC/Heater system had gone out. Thermostat read "...
2 comments posted 11yrs
posted by demi
2 comments posted 11yrs posted by demi

Walmart's "Running of the Low Lifes"

Yes, it's the annual Black Friday stampede of low lifes at a store near you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdKiBH55ZQU
15 comments posted 11yrs
posted by bob
15 comments posted 11yrs posted by bob

Help with VCR remote (Victor model PQ10956)

I've got the subject remote control that came with a JVC HR-D720U VCR. The VCR is long gone, as well as the user's manu...
10 comments posted 11yrs
posted by pkent
10 comments posted 11yrs posted by pkent

Patio Door

In our Family Room we have a Pella 8' slider about 17+ years old. The stationary side is in perfect condition, but the...
7 comments posted 11yrs
posted by esp
7 comments posted 11yrs posted by esp

LCD TV & cold temps

I have a 22" LCD TV on my back porch and was wondering if I should bring it in for the winter. I am in western NC where...
7 comments posted 11yrs
posted by actodesco
7 comments posted 11yrs posted by actodesco

This just in

In Istanbul, rioters stoned the American consulate when it was reported that millions of Americans were planning to eat...
4 comments posted 11yrs
posted by kurtullman
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by kurtullman

Painter's tape sticking to new caulk

I just finished some outside painting and am having a problem with painter's tape that is sticking to new caulking arou...
8 comments posted 11yrs
posted by trader4
8 comments posted 11yrs posted by trader4

Backup power

While trying to come up with something more to worry about, I thought of my backup battery. I have a 12 v deep discharg...
28 comments posted 11yrs
posted by invalid
28 comments posted 11yrs posted by invalid

Cold room construction

I would like to put the drywall and tiles into cold room , will thy drywall/tiles crack because of the low temperature o...
12 comments posted 11yrs
posted by calvin.chan.cch
12 comments posted 11yrs posted by calvin.chan.cch

Out of cement?

The city was supposed to replace the alley behind my house last month. Got a letter today that it won't be done until n...
23 comments posted 11yrs
posted by philo
23 comments posted 11yrs posted by philo