Homeowner Forum / Repair / September 2008

I have several files, about 15 of various types from small specialty
files to large ones about 14 inches.
Really don't like to put files where they rub against each other in
a random stack and where it is hard to find the file I need.

I know that you cannot use 14 gauge wire in a 20amp circuit because 14
gauge can only handle 15 amps, but I ran into a problem with my
bathroom remodel.
I have a huge mirror on one wall that also has a vanity bar  light on

I have a sears 6 hp lawnmower, for some reason when I cut the grass
the bag is empty of any grass.   Other times it does fill up.   I
admit I do often cut on a high setting, but it is still cutting off
plenty of grass, so I would expect to still see grass in my bag.   Any

I need to fill a hard to get cavity with the expanding foam insulation (e.g.
Dow Great Stuff).  However, the spray  tips aren't nearly long enough.
They're about 8", I need 24".
I know I can buy the tanks of foam, but this is a very small job.

Looking for a plumber to repair toilet and bathtub in a Nea Zmirn
apartment before I arrive at the end of August. If you can help or ca
recommend someone, please contact me
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We had a visit by a saleswoman who was trying to sell us a $2,000
"Rainbow cleaning system". For just listening, we received a gift of
some bed sheet and also a "gift travel certificate" from a company
called "Certs, Inc". (which is a florida based travel gifts company

We have been looking at kitchen sinks and it seems a big thing out
there lately is the sinks with the low divider wall between the
sections.  I can see the point of this as I hate it when you place a
pan in a regular deep sink and the handle keeps it up on a steep

This is a step by step tutorial on the easy way to change the sand in
your filter.
1. Detach all hoses and place them back into the pool so you do not
lose any pool water

Probably answered 100 times, but I can't find the simple answer.
I have a 2-car garage with a single door.  About 5 years ago, one of
my garage door springs snapped.  I had both springs replaced by a
professional.  Things looked fine for a while, but in the past 6

One of the bi-pin lamp socket is damaged and I need to replace it. I
bought new sockets but here the problem.
The damaged socket has three wires (two white and a silver)
Two wires, silver/white, are connected at the front of socket, same as

I need to make a lid for my Cistern.  I plan on using some 2x4s and perhaps
3/4" plywood.  I am wondering if I paint this, will it take on any measure
of weatherproofness?
If not, how do i make wood weatherproof.  Also, without handling too many

MagicJack suggests on their FAQ's that to save power you can
turn your monitor off and shut the hard drive down within the
control panel of your computer. I believe they are suggesting
the standby mode even though they don't say "standby"

About 2 years ago I bought a plug in touch dimmer for a bed side
lamp.  It worked fine for over a year.  Then one day the lamp began
coming on by itself, at random times.  Usually twice a day.  So I
bought a new plug in touch dimmer.  It did the same thing.  I tried

When I was moving my washer and dryer to a new location I was
surprised to find *no* joint compound or teflon tape in two places
where I would have expected it. 1. The connection between the flexible
gas line at either end - the dryer and the gas pipe. 2. At either end

Currently, my hot water heater is located literally in the middle of
my basement which obviously is very inconvenient.  I am considering
moving it to a location that is currently between by gas furnace and
gas dryer.  There will be ~2-3 feet between each.