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Fridge repaire specialist
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Kitchen drain cleaning
Yesterday, a friend asked my help, to clear a kitchen drain. Sure, but on Monday. I went and looked. Two basin sink, with the necessary drain, J trap and such. Plastic drain tubing. There is a Fernco...
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Subpanel Repair
My pool pump stopped working. Power to the subpanel but not to the pump. Pulled the breakers, Tested good. Noticed carbon deposit near block where one of the hot lines connects. Removed the bakelite...
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Duct tape and early failures
Duct tape and early failures In another group I was reading about the duck tape - duct tape controversy, and it reminded me about Apollo 13 and the US space program, and that made me think about all...
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Who fixed my leaf blower?
Did one of you guys sneak into my shed and fix my leaf blower? After the 2011 fall season, I ran it out of gas and put it away for the year. In the fall of 2012, I mixed up some new gas, filled it up...
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Follow-up on my medical problems. Finally diagnosed
Follow-up on my medical problems. Prognosis, bleak. "A.A.A.D.D." - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder Hooray! They have finally arrived at a diagnosis for my neurologist diagnosed me with...
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CRACK IN TOILET
I just found a slight leak in my toilet bowl tank. The crack starts at the handle and runs down the side of the tank for about 2 or 3 inches. Is there a sealant that I can use on that crack without...
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Gas Fire Place
I have a gas fire place with a wall switch. I used the fire place last night- no problem . It lit up and stayed lit for several hours. This morning when I flipped the switch there was only a clicking...
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What's involved in adding a 240V outlet?
I believe I have a 200A electric service at my house. If I want to add a 240V outlet in the garage (to power a high power electric pressure washer, or other tools), do I have to upgrade the panel or...
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Wiring an Emerson Electric Baseboard
I bought an old farmhouse & I'm in the process of rewiring. I have looked everywhere on the unit but can't find if it's 120, 220 or what. I tried to search online but I'm left with more questions. I'm...
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Pool and deck resurface
We're resurfacing and re-tiling our pool, spa and deck. It's the biggest home improvement project I've ever (had) done. BUT...I'm not doing the pool. :) I thought about doing the pool and decided to...
 
Carrier Heat Pump
I need some advice please. I recently had a Carrier Heat Pump installed. The air conditioner works perfect. Now we are into fall and I noticed that even though the temps are still above 47 degrees, my...
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Wifi thermometers
Do most of the Wifi thermometers (NOT thermostats) have the ability to access them from WAY for away. I am looking for a (relatively) cheap way to keep tabs on the temp in my house while I am...
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Clogged dishwasher drain hose: Thanks for all your help!
A while back, I had asked folks here for some advice about unclogging my dishwasher drain hose. Your advice was very helpful, thanks. Frankly, the TSP did not clear the clog by itself. I followed your...
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Repaint concrete porch
OK, the old paint is pretty much scraped off with the aid of Jason stripper. Will try a final sanding with my home sander. Not up for renting a monster. Then I need to apply a (preferably) thick layer...
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