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Exterior latex primer?
I have some large fir beams that stick out from under the roof line, and they have deteriorated. The beams were last painted with exterior latex paint, which didn't work very well in keeping the...
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Does air in the suction side mess up a DE filter system?
Several years ago we replaced the pump on an in ground pool with a DE filter. The new pump does flow more water and things were fine for the first season and then pressures would go up, output would...
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Replace a starter cord.
I have a Ariens Sno-Thro with a Tecumseh engine HSSK50. How do I change a broken starter cord?
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Not Happy With Riding Mower Cut
I have a Craftsman 26.0 HP, 48" Mower Model No. 917.275901. It has triple cutting blades. After I added a mulching kit this year, I find the mower cuts very uneven. At the suggestion of some Google...
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Rolls flat garden hose
looks expensive, but might last longer than the elastic exploding hoses from China. http://www.assistedknife.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/25010
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Value of items
Amazing, in this modern and changing society. Things used to be valuable, now can't give em away. I had a CRT computer monitor from the church. Fairly recent, works fine. They went with flat panel,...
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I just saw a home improvement tip that might work
I never tried this, but the tip says if you have a stripped Phillips screw, you can put a rubber band between the tip and the screw to help remove it. Good idea?
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OT Car repair
Since I do not know of an "active" car repair group, maybe some home repair people might know the answer. I sure would like to know of an active car repair group. Anyway, I drained the radiator on my...
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soffit vent channel/baffle installation
been looking to add some insulation and install soffit vent channel in the attic. does the channel has to be installed in ** all ** the void between the rafters or just a few around where the vents...
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AT&T DSL
Anyone here have experience with AT&T DSL service/repair? I'm considering switching to AT&T DSL and was wondering how well they respond to line problems.
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What's the cost of having a electric pole relocated
I am buying property & there is an AEP power pole right in the center of my yard. Anyone no the cost to have it moved to a different spot. I think the pole powers 3 different homes
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genie garage door opener bound up
I have an older genie screw drive that is bound up it turns freely by hand when I removed cover but it sounds bound up when trying ......Ive tried removing limiters and removing batteries and...
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Generator Size Based On Average Kilowatts
I'm thinking of getting a propane-powered whole-house backup generator with the automatic switch on when the power fails. I went through the electric bills for the last twelve months and found that we...
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Whirlpool Microwave not working: fix or replace?
Whirlpool Gold Accuwave System built September '08, purchased in December '08. Serial # TRW3626483 Two days ago it stopped working. It turns on, lights on, just doesn't heat at all. There was a...
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Bosch 125FX Tankless WH
Hello everyone, I installed a Bosch 125FX natural gas water heater in my home in 2005. It has been working well up until a month ago. On one day, I noticed there was no hot water at the kitchen sink....
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