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I am trying to submit a new project. Handyman.com rejects my userid...and when I try to use my wife's, I get a message that data is missing or incorrect...but nothing is wrong. How...
Can I run couple of low voltage wires along with one full voltage wire in a single conduit? I am installing low voltage lights in my back yard. To connect those lights to the trans...
I have only had this washer for a year and a half. it was working fine and now allof a suddon it makes a grinding sound when it starts to spin, even if i spin it by hand it will ma...
We had leakage in our bathroom over the weekend, we would like to know if it is coming from the vent, if so which one; and if there is a problem to fix at this time. We had the sno...
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I have a garbage disposal that has been sitting in my garage unused for a year. It was removed during a kitchen remodel and the contractor insisted upon installing a new one. The r...
I was told that gas fireplaces have a battery underneath it. Is this correct? How dangerous is it to attempt replacing it myself?
I'm trying to put up a hook for planter. I need to find the joists in my ceiling. I've tried stud finders magnets and using small nails to make pilot holes. What I found out is the...
I've replace the old pump with a new Wayne 1/2 hp, also a new pressure tank, and some of my plumbing. The presure is good until the pump kicks on and the water just tricles.
I got an email saying there were four contractors interested, but when I logged in I saw only those from another state than mine.
House was built in 2000; new water heater installed 3 days ago. Furnace and AC are original to the home. Moved in 2 months ago. Since we moved in, we have noticed a smell coming fr...
Your facebook postings will never load on my Mac/Safari combination
Hi all. I'm installing a new kitchen backsplash (mesh backed glass mosiac tiles). I've removed the old white tiles at this point and the drywall is down to the paper in most spots ...
I purchased a "lifetime" subscription several years ago. I haven't recieved a magazine in a long time. My member no was 09184259. Doesn't "lifetime" mean lifetime. If I remember I ...
I recently replaced & installed a new ceiling fan in our Game Room. Main Wires (Red-L, White-N, Black-?, Ground). The instructions for new fan stated wiring Black-Black + White-Whi...