Discussion Forum
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120v Smoke Detectors
Has anyone had a problem with installing smoke detectors in spaces that have extremes of temperatures? I have had hard wired smoke detectors on all 4 floors of our house,…
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Help me fix this leak.
This is a plumbing question. I am no plumber, but being handy at most things (master of none) I finally succumbed to dw's "please fix that leak!". This is from…
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Hydronic Towel Warmers
Currently in the starting stages of a bathroom remodel. We have planned for a wall-mount, hot water towel warmer. The heating sub has recommended against it and suggests substituting an…
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Generator Specifications
A recent ice storm tha took out power for almost two days, during which I rented a 1000 watt generator (the only one I could find). It only generated 7.5 amps…
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Shop Floor Finish
I spent the day cleaning the floor (t&g 2x6) of my new shop. I am trying to decide whether or not to put some sort of finish on it. I'm…
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Lightning Rods – Worth the trouble?
Just had a new roof put on our barn. Weathervane tops it off but may make a tempting electrical ground. 200 feet away stands a church steeple that bristles with…
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Vented Gas Heaters
Recommendations Please? (FL suggested that Splintergroupie may have some pertinent info on these, but the email address bounces - hey sg, whats with that!).