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OT Stop signs

OT **How many of you remember when stop signs were yellow, because red faded a lot.
32 comments posted 12yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
32 comments posted 12yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Downspout draining to sump pump?

Hello all, I have noticed that a few of my neighbors have configured their gutter downspouts to drain into a sump pump...
3 comments posted 12yrs
posted by jonSPAMdanniken
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by jonSPAMdanniken

Taper Between Door Jamb and Wall

Hi, I installed a prehung door in my bathroom. It is square and plumb. After installing the casing I noticed that the s...
13 comments posted 12yrs
posted by nospam
13 comments posted 12yrs posted by nospam

Feit CFL bulbs

Has anyone noticed a high premature failure rate for Feit CFL bulbs ? Andy
8 comments posted 12yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

Something to keep water from ceiling tiles

I have a business in a rental space and every time it rains a lot, small d rips of water come through the roof and ruin...
11 comments posted 12yrs
posted by nate327
11 comments posted 12yrs posted by nate327

Selling House Electrical question

I have a 1950 era rowhouse, with 100 amps and fuses. New York City. I haven't had any issues with the power and all the...
39 comments posted 12yrs
posted by dgk
39 comments posted 12yrs posted by dgk

The Thermocouple and the Boiler - success

I got home around 6 last night and around 7 noticed that it was pretty cold. 63F to be exact, not really cold, but not...
10 comments posted 12yrs
posted by dgk
10 comments posted 12yrs posted by dgk

Cuisinart wine cellar

Does anyone know how this works please? Mine seems to work but I am trying to figure out whether it is a huge power hog...
10 comments posted 12yrs
posted by dmanzaluni
10 comments posted 12yrs posted by dmanzaluni

Medicare Part G

Medicare Part G You're a sick senior citizen and the government says there is no nursing home care available for you. S...
1 comments posted 12yrs
posted by atlas-bugged
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by atlas-bugged

Leaking cylinder coil

the cylinder coil on my water tank is leaking, I am told I need a new tank but can't afford this for a few weeks. Is th...
3 comments posted 12yrs
posted by neilpackman.d5a3648
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by neilpackman.d5a3648

Circuit panel safety question

My wife asks: "Is there any protection to be gained by placing a thick rubber mat in front of the circuit panel where s...
34 comments posted 12yrs
posted by robert_green1963
34 comments posted 12yrs posted by robert_green1963