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Have Waxless Toilet Rings Changed/Improved?

I just watched an episode of Disaster DIY with host Bryan Baeumler. When he was installing a toilet, he used a wax ring...
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posted by teamarrows
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by teamarrows

Replacing thermostat in GE electric dryer

Hello all! I recently diagnosed and replaced a thermostat in a relative's GE electric dryer, model DBXR463ED2WW . The "...
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posted by mroberds
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by mroberds

End Of Run Switch To New Outlet

How do I do this? I have done some wiring work (safely). My thought was to disconnect the hot wire from the switch and...
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posted by nospam
41 comments posted 12yrs posted by nospam

Motion switch - incandescent vs. CFL

I just installed a motion detection switch in one room which is lighted by 4 CFL's in a fan. The CFL,s come on fine but...
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posted by IGot2P
18 comments posted 12yrs posted by IGot2P

Twisted Floor Joists

We are looking at buying a new house and the house is in GREAT condition, except there are two floor joists that are tw...
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posted by icb1977.d29c328
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by icb1977.d29c328

#14 Romex To Light From #12/20-amp?

I've got an outlet box that is fed by #12 Romex backed by a 20-amp breaker. If I were to tap that box to feed a ceiling...
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posted by x
27 comments posted 12yrs posted by x

surge protection on washer??

Can a surge protector such as this be used on a modern clothes washing machine to protect the washer electronics? Also,...
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posted by noemail
64 comments posted 12yrs posted by noemail

Windows, not the PC type

I'm in need to home windows and thus far had three quotes, two for Marvin Integrity line and one for Pella Impervia lin...
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posted by meanie.brat
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by meanie.brat

Power Cord Warning

(Preface) This morning I decided to do a little woodworking in my garage th at is attached to the house but only connec...
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posted by hrhofmann
21 comments posted 12yrs posted by hrhofmann

single gang boxes

I recently wall mounted our bedroom TV. Naturally, that left both the AC cord and data cable hanging down the wall. Tha...
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posted by dadiOH
9 comments posted 12yrs posted by dadiOH

Walk-in-tub

I am looking for information on the pros and cons of getting a walk in tub. I have 3 Companies coming by next week and...
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posted by chbachmann
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by chbachmann

Irritating bad smell from kitchen disposal

My kitchen disposal is giving off this bad musty odor. And it's murder on my sinuses. Every time I go near that thing,...
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posted by sdlitvin
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by sdlitvin