Discussion Forum
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Conversion to Natural Gas
My neighborhood is converting from propane to natural gas. Good news, I think. At least I cna get rid of the ugly propane tank. I have been quoted about $100…
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Fire damage
My home was recently damaged by a small fire that somehow started at the ground next to the one-story house. It then burned up the siding eventually causing a window to…
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Thermostat theory?
I have heard that you should set your thermostat back at night no more than 8 degrees or so and that anything more than that requires the furnace has to…
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Freestanding gas stove
I don't know what you call them, but I want something that looks like a wood stove but burns propane (for a bit of heat & entertainment, not cooking) for my cabin.…
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Gas furnace flue cap
I live along the Front Range of the Rockies and it can get very windy at times. About 4 or 5 times per Winter on a particularly windy day, the…
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Natural gas problem
Folks, sorry about this long-winded question. When I bought my house, it was piped for natural gas for two furnaces (basement and 2d floor) and two hot water heaters (next…
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Closet doors
Hi folks, I recently built a couple of closets in my house and planned to use bi-fold doors. They have finished openings of 48†and 72â€. In the meantime, my…
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Table Saws
My 1952 Craftsman has finally given up the ghost. I have seen a Hitachi C10FL at Loews ($499) and a Ridgid TS3650 (about $560) at HD. I like both of them…
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In-ground Lawn Sprinkler System
I have an 8-zone, in-ground sprinkler system. There is a 1" copper pipe that comes out of the ground next to the house with an anti-backflow valve at the top. Then…
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Laser Levels
Does anyone have any experience using the new inexpensive laser levels like Strait-Line or Ryobi that send a supposedly level laser beam in several directions? These all seem to use…