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Furniture and Furnishings
10-30-20, 08:57 AM
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Replacement wheels for bed frame on hardwood floor
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SandburRanch
If the bed is to be cleaned under consider a...
If the bed is to be cleaned under consider a Robot Roomba cleaner, instruct the maid to clean there or purchase a set of 4 furniture sliders to place under the stoppers to transport the bed to and...
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Furniture and Furnishings
10-30-20, 07:41 AM
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Replacement wheels for bed frame on hardwood floor
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Have you searched rubber bed stopper / furniture...
Have you searched rubber bed stopper / furniture cups?
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Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
10-28-20, 09:25 AM
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In a holding tank is the air pressure equal to the water pressure?
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SandburRanch
Atmospheric is always added when calculating...
Atmospheric is always added when calculating compression ratios.
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Walls and Ceilings
10-28-20, 05:16 AM
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Stuck between a wall and a hard place!
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Reply too short. is it magnetic? is it...
Reply too short.
is it magnetic? is it magnetic? is it magnetic? is it magnetic? is it magnetic? is it magnetic?
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
10-27-20, 07:13 PM
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Miller furnace help!!
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Unless that portion can be replaced so it's safe...
Unless that portion can be replaced so it's safe to use I'd be replacing it. We have a vented gas wall furnace we like because it can warm my back when backed up to nearly as well as the old wood...
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Ariens snow blower: start after sitting
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I prefer the crud never reaching the tank. ...
I prefer the crud never reaching the tank.
<img src="https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/222x236/filter_gas_2019_1291b57d81cd6f7c47c55b8e78c91f1d8c9fb8dc.jpg" width="222"...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-27-20, 09:05 AM
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Ariens snow blower: start after sitting
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Sure, but ya gotta be smart nuff to avoid that...
Sure, but ya gotta be smart nuff to avoid that Crap in the bottom of the tank that you allowed in there.
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-27-20, 07:55 AM
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Ariens snow blower: start after sitting
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There's no need to purchase starter fluid when it...
There's no need to purchase starter fluid when it has what it needs to run there in the gas tank. If it won't fire and try to tun with a half teaspoon of gasoline put in the carburetor throat there's...
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10-27-20, 07:51 AM
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How can I remove a rust spot on my bathtub?
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Remove any nearly loose rust by lightly scraping...
Remove any nearly loose rust by lightly scraping and sanding then apply a rust neutralizer that contains phosphoric acid. In about 12 hours fill the void(s) with Bondo. Sand and paint when that has...
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10-26-20, 04:09 PM
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Can I use a concrete mix to fill drilled holes in basement concrete floor?
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For ease of application I would be looking at...
For ease of application I would be looking at Rockite.
COPIED:
Rockite® is a gray, hydraulic type cement that expands as it sets, and is specially formulated to produce unexcelled strength and...
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Home Entertainment Center: TVs, Stereos, VCRs, DVDs/BluRay and Media Players
10-26-20, 09:12 AM
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Protective cover for flat panel TVs
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Well I appreciate the comment Norm, but if you...
Well I appreciate the comment Norm, but if you understood the situation you would realize your comment is out of line.
And we're supposed to know this without you giving that detail in your OP?
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Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
10-26-20, 09:03 AM
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Cold room
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SandburRanch
There is a reason storm windows were always...
There is a reason storm windows were always installed on the exterior rather than the interior, that's where they are most effective. Anything installed on the interior to make a room a more...
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Cleaning and Restoration. Plus Mold, Mildew and Stain Removal
10-26-20, 05:27 AM
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Cast iron skillet
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Back when my kids were little I accidentally left...
Back when my kids were little I accidentally left an iron skillet on the stove [burner lit] and went to work. When I got back home 11 hrs later the skillet was red but nice and clean....
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Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
10-25-20, 09:03 PM
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Heat Pump With Low Air Flow and Dust Everywhere
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The filter looks to be ill fitted. Have you...
The filter looks to be ill fitted. Have you inspected it to determine if there is a problem with it?
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Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
10-25-20, 03:00 AM
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Dremel Tool Problem
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Try using a little force to the rubber drum by...
Try using a little force to the rubber drum by rolling it between 2 pieces of lumber then putting it in the freezer to shrink slightly while the sanding sleeve is warming to around 120°F with a hair...
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Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
10-24-20, 06:52 AM
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I sprayed weed killer but its only killing my Grass
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SandburRanch
According to internet research Kikuyu grass can...
According to internet research Kikuyu grass can not handle shade or even partial shade. I seriously doubt a DIY forum can solve your problem. I recommend taking a soil sample ,, from the root zone...
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Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
10-23-20, 07:39 AM
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Measuring return air temperature
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SandburRanch
This link has information you can use to check...
This link has information you can use to check Delta-T temperature ( differential ) between the air temperature at the return grill and at the return plenum to give a loss / gain in the duct work...
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Plumbing and Piping
10-22-20, 06:51 AM
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Valve cannot be turned off?
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<img...
<img src="https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/274x292/valve_globe_2014_c368b2610bbd87862dc02b2a93c23bde02c273e6.jpg" width="274" height="292"/>To give the OP and idea of what...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
10-21-20, 04:21 PM
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When should I clean the outside A/C coil ?
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SandburRanch
That sounds about right for a manager *Big Grin* ...
That sounds about right for a manager *Big Grin*
If the filter that is designed to keep the indoor coil ( the evaporator coil ) clean, that indoor coil won't need cleaning for the life of the...
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Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
10-21-20, 04:06 PM
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New well water filter system
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654
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SandburRanch
COPIED: Sediment - matter that settles to the...
COPIED: Sediment - matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
My home made definition is, matter that has a specific gravity greater than, in this instance , water.
A repurposed electric...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
10-21-20, 02:37 PM
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When should I clean the outside A/C coil ?
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463
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SandburRanch
If your condenser is visible from the ground...
If your condenser is visible from the ground maybe you could see under the louver fins with binoculars once you know what to look for.
Pic request: our spine fin unit considered dirty and clean....
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>Gas< Kitchen Appliances, Dryers and BBQ's
10-20-20, 02:54 PM
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Gas range question
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222
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SandburRanch
Gas range question
If the residential gas kitchen range has no flue pipe, as most don't, are they 100 % efficient ?
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Water Heaters
10-19-20, 03:46 PM
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Leaking hot water heater...how long do I have?
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292
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SandburRanch
I couldn't sleep well with a leak so I'd likely...
I couldn't sleep well with a leak so I'd likely shut the fire down and isolate it from the water supply then put it back in service intermittently as needed until it could be replaced. I've taken...
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Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
10-18-20, 04:21 PM
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Washing machine valve
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179
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SandburRanch
In my opinion, at this point you need to hire a...
In my opinion, at this point you need to hire a professional and give yourself credit for trying.
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Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
10-18-20, 08:44 AM
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Cleaning up Plywood Splintering
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200
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SandburRanch
What’s going to be the best way to clean this up?...
What’s going to be the best way to clean this up? Just a very light sanding with the grain?
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