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Mystery pipe?

Awl -- Ahm semi-re-plumbing the lines to the HW heater, and I noticed what appears to be some sort of vent/pressure rel...
72 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fitcat
72 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat

Something is broken in our house

My wife told me that something is broken in our house. I wasn't paying attention because she talks all the time, but I d...
5 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fatherofsix
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by fatherofsix

Why do Microwave ovens change direction?

Why do Microwave ovens that have a rotating platter, change direction? The platter seems to usually spin counter-clockw...
23 comments posted 13yrs
posted by homeowner
23 comments posted 13yrs posted by homeowner

OT, National Hug Day

I'm sure the P.L.L.C.F. crowd will clamor for hug control. ^_^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hug_Day TDD
4 comments posted 13yrs
posted by the-daring-dufas
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by the-daring-dufas

Maintaining a garage door opener

How should I clean and lubricate the chain and the sprockets on a 30-year-old Stanley garage door opener with a chain dr...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by gcotterl
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by gcotterl

Boiler with no pump overrun

I have a 12year old potterton suprima . It has been a good faithful boiler until 3 years ago when the radiators just st...
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Gypsygirl.b430268
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by Gypsygirl.b430268

When is heat system duct-work insulated, PA location.

A manufactured home has a compact oil fired forced air furnace in one corner oc a 40x28 manufactured home. A large cent...
14 comments posted 13yrs
posted by andyeverett57
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by andyeverett57

What year is this freezer?

My Coldspot/Sears upright freezer is dying. I am trying to figure out how long we have had it. 30+ years is my wife's g...
20 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hrhofmann
20 comments posted 13yrs posted by hrhofmann

Ball valves vs. gas valves

Can a ball valve be used for nat gas? Would like to, cuz the orifice is MUCH larger than a gas valve. The HD guy said No...
15 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fitcat
15 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat

modifying cafe door swing

I have an area where I want to put a cafe door. As most of you know, the standard hinges for those are pivot hinges...p...
3 comments posted 13yrs
posted by dadiOH
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by dadiOH

pressure washing concrete

I've had an outfit that has cleaned my driveway several times in 3 year intervals. They use this rotary thing that look...
3 comments posted 13yrs
posted by doug
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by doug

Salvage Dawgs and Lead Paint

I've been watching Salvage Dawgs on the DIY Network. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/episode_archive/0,1000626,DIY_33156_...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by teamarrows
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by teamarrows

Propane torch problems in winter

Why is it that whenever I use a propane torch in winter, it causes all kinds of problems. This never happens in warm we...
13 comments posted 13yrs
posted by homeowner
13 comments posted 13yrs posted by homeowner