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Bleeding a radiator, no bleeder valve

I'm trying to bleed my radiator in my new apartment and I've found that the re's no bleeder valve. I have 3 rads in the...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by PatrickRoyle_1
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by PatrickRoyle_1

fire ants near the home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLYPezoCioI This fellow recommends gasoline, and fire to kill off fire ant hills. I wond...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by cayoung61
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by cayoung61

Ovens with "lift top" ranges for easy cleaning

While there are ranges made with hinged cooktops so that they can be raised for easy cleaning of the insulation cover,...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by nestork.ca0366e
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by nestork.ca0366e

Household goods affordability

According to the Carpe Diem site one had to work 885 hours in 1959 to earn the same goods as one can earn working 170 h...
180 comments posted 13yrs
posted by ""dh0496\"
180 comments posted 13yrs posted by ""dh0496\"

My kitchen remodeling advice

Try to stay away from 30? ranges and cook tops if you don?t want to lim it your options; especially if you may want to...
20 comments posted 13yrs
posted by recyclebinned
20 comments posted 13yrs posted by recyclebinned

need to restore brass finish on old lamp

Have a old desk lamp and want to restore the brass shine that is worn of and needs a coat. Is there a brass spray color...
6 comments posted 13yrs
posted by glenn
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by glenn

Which home insurance??

I need to change providers, at my last renewal my rates went up 5% so I want to look around. I haven't got much time th...
35 comments posted 13yrs
posted by ChloeP.c9d93a9
35 comments posted 13yrs posted by ChloeP.c9d93a9

Six Ways to Wrap Your Cables Like a Pro

http://lifehacker.com/six-ways-to-wrap-your-cables-like-a-pro-1443520196 I use bread ties and Velcro tyraps.
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Kilowatt
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by Kilowatt

Additional Lock for Security Door

We have an exterior security door that has (1) a deadbolt and (2) a lever. The lever has no locking mechanism. I'm tryi...
24 comments posted 13yrs
posted by me
24 comments posted 13yrs posted by me

Dishwasher Questions Re Draining, Pump, etc.

Hello, Have a 4 yr. old Kitchen Aid Dishwasher. Has developed a problem in that it does not drain completely. Leaves qu...
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by rgsros
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by rgsros

Hydro jet for clearing kitchen line

I have been in plumbing hell for the last few months. One damn me$$ after another. Now I ask your input on some procedu...
45 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hypatia08
45 comments posted 13yrs posted by hypatia08

Back Up Power for Refrigerator/Freezer

I would like to set up a back up power system for times when city power is down for extended periods. I need enough pow...
72 comments posted 13yrs
posted by bobneworleans
72 comments posted 13yrs posted by bobneworleans