Discussion Forum
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Small GFCI outlet
Both my mom's house and my house, each circa 1960, have older outlet boxes that are too shallow for a standard GFCI. The boxes have the top and bottom that…
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Small GFCI outlet
Both my mom's house and my house, each circa 1960, have older outlet boxes that are too shallow for a standard GFCI. The boxes have the top and bottom that…
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Small GFCI outlet
Both my mom's house and my house, each circa 1960, have older outlet boxes that are too shallow for a standard GFCI. The boxes have the top and bottom that…
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Building with whole small trees article
An interesting article in the New York times on an architect who builds with whole small trees and branches. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/garden/05tree.html?em Not new, of course, I have seen a number of…
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Traditional Plaster
Probably not a lot of interest in this, but perhaps someone may find it enlightening: ScienceDaily (Sep. 30, 2009) â€â€ Plaster made from lime is environment-friendly, repairable and sustainable. Despite…
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Tripping GFCI
I've got a tripping problem (and no, not like Summer of Love circa 1970's type trippin). When I turn off my overhead vent fan, it will occasionally trip the GFCI.…
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Residential security camera
Where is the current "sweet spot" in the price of home security cameras? I have been looking for a wired, internet, outdoor, night capable surveillance camera with software that will…
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Earthquake resistant straw bale house
Straw Bale House Survives Violent Shaking At Earthquake Lab ScienceDaily (Apr. 5, 2009) â€â€ It huffed and puffed, but the 82-ton-force, earthquake-simulation shake table could not knock down the straw…
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Caulk/sealant for RV vent
Well, not even Fine RVing much less Fine Homebuilding, but I need to replace the crank up vent in the ceiling of my old RV. I may want to replace…
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Stuck clutch disk on small forklift
I have a old small Yale forklift that I don't use very often. I went to use it today only to discover that leaving it sit for several months without…