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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:42:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Need Appliance suggestions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Need to replace the 14 year old GE electric stove top.  One burner  blew up - popped, and now the Burner-on light stays on all the  time. I'd appreciate some suggestions on brands and types.  - Smooth top vs. elements showing  - Better brands based...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Need-Appliance-suggestions-404787-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:37:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Whatever happenned to HDs Home Expo&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Awl --  Yeah, I know they are gone, but goddamm, they were, imo, HD's only  redemption -- somewhat of a treasure. What happenned?  Why? Are there any other establishments effectively taking their place? Home Expo in google maps or sumpn yields many...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Whatever-happenned-to-HD-s-Home-Expo-404769-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:40:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Current Harbor Freight Catalogs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ran across this link. Maybe old news but I never saw it. Seems to show all  current printed HF catalogs. http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/tabviewer/start.do... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Current-Harbor-Freight-Catalogs-404753-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:14:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Curtin Flush Valve Issues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have just replaced one of these in an old American Standard toilet circa 1937. Did a similar toilet several years ago. This one had no instructions, don't think the earlier one did either.      In both cases, I had immediate leaks past the leathe...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Curtin-Flush-Valve-Issues-404752-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:56:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dryer Vent Problem</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The laundry room that holds our dryer is only big enough to barely hold  the washer and dryer. The dryer is backed up to back wall with the  exhaust vent. There is literally no way to put a dryer vent between the  two. The exhaust port on the dryer ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Dryer-Vent-Problem-404727-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Stove and Dishwasher</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ We're starting to update our kitchen, since it's over 20 years old.  We're going to start with a new electric stove and dishwasher. Lowes is  having a big sale this weekend. I'm going to install the stove, but I'm  not comfortable doing the dis...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/New-Stove-and-Dishwasher-404725-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rotary Hammer questions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ When purchasing a rotary hammer, they come with either SDS, SDS-Plus or SDS-max.  I understand SDS-max is a different slot system, but there seems to be no visible difference between SDS and SDS-plus.  Is there? Also, what does the size mean in a ro...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Rotary-Hammer-questions-404691-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:06:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>OT &#45; new college</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EBGwwVUVMUThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/OT-new-college-404685-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:29:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Building Collapse....</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A more complete set of photos of this June's Shanghai building collapse  and diagrams explaining what happened and why. http://home.comcast.net/~jwisnia18/bldg_fall/ Jeff --  Jeffry Wisnia (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE) The speed of light is 1.8*10e12...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Building-Collapse-404682-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Who has the best AC plug&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Scores (1 to 10): US - 1 Japan - 1 Euroland - 0 Australia - 2 Italy - 8 Denmark - 9 UK - 10 http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/0,39029552,49303764,00.htm... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Who-has-the-best-AC-plug-404633-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Splicing #14 wire, hot to neutral ratios....</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Awl --  A two-part Q: Due to some remodeling, I'm forced to splice/lengthen some old bx cable that  has #14 wire in it, and re-connect to the fuse box. Should I splice the #14 with #14, or splice with #12? The reason I would continue with #14 wire ...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Splicing-14-wire-hot-to-neutral-ratios-404628-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:37:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CLEAR hardwood finishes&#63; &#45;&#45; moisture cure, etc.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I now have a new unfinished red oak hardwood floor installed in an apartment  that I will be renting out. What I want is a truly *CLEAR* finish to put down on the new unfinished  flooring. I have extra flooring that I have set up so I can test vario...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/CLEAR-hardwood-finishes-moisture-cure-etc-404625-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:23:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Electrical Question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a garage that is fed with a 3 wire feed from one pole transformer and  my house is same from a different pole transformer. Both locations have a  ground rod attached to the box.  The cable TV is connected to both sites  using a splitter. ( Th...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Electrical-Question-404624-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:16:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Cutting tileboard</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The bottom section of an already-installed tileboard panel has been torn off and the resulting end is very ragged. How can I cut the ragged end so it's square and even?  (I want to replace the missing section with a section of new tileboard). (I do...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Cutting-tileboard-404621-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Light switches</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have an L-shaped hallway with:      a ceiling light in the middle of each leg      a light switch at the end of each leg      a light switch at the intersection. Several years ago, I used to be able to turn the lights on and off from any switch.  ...... The post has 21 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Light-switches-404612-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:35:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>electrical code question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ can you use metal switch plates and receptacle covers on an ungrounded circuit protected by a GFCI, or ONLY on a grounded circuit? I think SWMBO has changed her mind on decoration for the living room, and I happen to have a stack of the good 40 thou...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/electrical-code-question-404530-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:48:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>doublte walled flues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm reading another thread about furnaces, the long thread where the house won't heat up furnace blowing all the heat up the chimney and Maybe his furnace is gas and mine is oil?  Because my flue is single- walled.  Is that bad?  As long as it doe...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/doublte-walled-flues-404511-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:52:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>furnace blower sticks on</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a York Stellar furnace that is 16 years old.  After the heat cycles on and off, the blower will occassionally stay running.  If I tap the fan/limit control very lightly the metal disk unsticks, jiggles a bit, and then the blower shuts off.  T...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/furnace-blower-sticks-on-404508-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:40:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>I understand why new furnaces are more efficient, but why AC...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I think I understand why new furnaces are more efficient, but why AC? I finally read an explanation about the exhaust air being cooler, as low as 90 degrees F from gas furnaces, and more heat extracted from the fire to heat the house, in new furnace...... The post has 18 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/I-understand-why-new-furnaces-are-more-efficient-but-why-AC-404509-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:40:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Question on CPVC cement...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Can I use CPVC cement on standard PVC?  Or do I have to have a can of the  regular stuff, to put my project together?  Just wondering, and really don't  want t screw this up over something so simple... Thanks, Dave... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Question-on-CPVC-cement-404507-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Where is the air coming from.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ How do I accurately figure out where air is blowing out from, from my furnace flue area, which is next to my hot air duct.   I'v used a match, but it keeps blowing out.   Tonight I took a pencil and thumbtacked a thin strip of cellophane-like stuff...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Where-is-the-air-coming-from-404506-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Safe dryer vent hose</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Our dryer vent hose looks as if it is made out of aluminum foil.  It looks the same as the white plastic kind except that it is a shiny metal color. My brother thinks it is the safe kind.  I do not think so.  I have seen a flexible metal vent on TV ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Safe-dryer-vent-hose-404505-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mortar Under Acrylic Shower Base</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm re-doing a shower using an acrylic/fiberglass base.  The instructions say to put mortar cement under the base.  Makes sense, there were lumps of grey rock-like substance under the one I pulled out.  Problem is, I can't translate mortar cement ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Mortar-Under-Acrylic-Shower-Base-404479-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:50:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>smoke alarm puzzle</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Neighbor's house has five smoke alarms wired so that all go beep when one  has alarm. Two of them, at the end of the alarm line, suddenly started beeping.  I  helped him replace the 9V battery in each but did not help.  He bought two  new ones and ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/smoke-alarm-puzzle-404468-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:50:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Gas Fire Place ignitor replacement.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ignitor on my Desa Gas Fire Place broke and I was able to get a new  part. Just wondering how I would go about installing same. Seems there is  still part of the ignitor switch stuck in the opening. Are there any special  tools I would need? tha...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Gas-Fire-Place-ignitor-replacement-404428-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Old house with dog odor question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm considering buying an older house that has some noticeable dog odor. I assume I could get rid of it by pulling up all the carpeting, is that  right? The carpeting is otherwise in good shape. Could a professional steam  cleaning be expected to e...... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Old-house-with-dog-odor-question-404425-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:38:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Need Advice on glue for Rubber to plastic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi all, I'm trying to get a rubber tire from a bicycle to stick to a piece of plastic.    In short My son has a toy that he rides called a power wheels artic cat.  The tires are made of hard plastic and wear out quickly on the cement roads.   What ...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Need-Advice-on-glue-for-Rubber-to-plastic-404420-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:38:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>British Gas Websaver 4 Package</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Websaver 4 a new gas package from British gas is a money saving deal on gas. http://www.britishgas-online.co.uk/british-gas-websaver4.htmlThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/British-Gas-Websaver-4-Package-404401-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:28:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dennis the cable guy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sadly, wasn't Lary this time. Though, he must be a hoot in  real life, whoever it is that plays Larry the cable guy. I had some trouble with my cable recentl. I called for a  tech to come out, and Dennis was the one who arried. Tall  guy in his twe...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Dennis-the-cable-guy-404340-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:44:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wheel torque specs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This was posted on another newsgroup but is of interest for many here also http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/brochure/info/tmpInfoWheelTorque.jsp If your car is in the garage attached to your house, the post is ON topic. ... The post has 38 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Wheel-torque-specs-404287-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:26:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Stanley buys B&amp;D</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ th They cut quality to compete. Your average consumer doesn't give a hoot about quality. All they want is the cheapest price. If you can buy Brand X for 15 cents less than Stanley, they buy Brand X. Stanley was losing market share to the China crap...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-Stanley-buys-B-D-404282-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:16:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Depends where you are, but your local freecycle list might be worth a try. There's nothing on the one where I am now, but where I used to live it was full of PCs that were only a couple of years old; there were a lot of tech companies in that area ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-slightly-OT-vacuum-repair-success-404277-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restoring rubber stair treads</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have rubber stair treads on my back entryway steps. They are black rubber  with many ribs on each tread(very very narrow space between each rib). They  are in excellent condition but although I vacuum and mop(with ammonia  solution) them often, th...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Restoring-rubber-stair-treads-404267-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Are Circuit Breakers Over&#45;rated&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I guess then I should have sought your counsel before I did it. As it turned  out, I must have been beyond extremely fortunate I didn't kill myself, four  of my neighbors, a passing flock of sea gulls and started a fire that not  only destroyed the...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-Are-Circuit-Breakers-Over-rated-404256-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>furnace blowing all the heat up the chimney</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm tired of people telling me that there's nothing wrong with my furnace. There is something wrong with my furnace. It's a 10-year-old Amana 45,000 BTU, 80% efficient unit in a 1300 square foot ranch style house. This is my 4th winter in this ho...... The post has 43 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/furnace-blowing-all-the-heat-up-the-chimney-404252-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:20:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Clothes Dreyer Venting Dangers&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The hired painting crew got through doing the outside of our home a  couple of days ago and while I was admiring the improved look of the  place I noticed that our clothes dryer's through the wall vent had been  painted with siding paint. While it ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Clothes-Dreyer-Venting-Dangers-404237-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:35:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Phone Line trouble after removing security system</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The house that I bought had an old CPI security system that hadn't been used in years and I did not see the need for a system so the other day I was looking at the huge panel in my coat closet and realized that I had both power and a phone line in ...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Phone-Line-trouble-after-removing-security-system-404212-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:28:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; slightly OT vacuum repair success</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Old phone stuff's just awesome like that. One of my phones is over 60 years old and as of two years ago was still working happily hooked up to the UK network (it's been in storage since then - I'll get it shipped over to the US at some point, but...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-slightly-OT-vacuum-repair-success-404177-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Are Circuit Breakers Over&#45;rated&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ OP Here: So here is the $800 estimate: Removing the existing 60-amp fuse box, meter socket  and service cable. Install a 100  amp service with a 20 circuit panel Run 30 ft. of 1-- amp service cable and install a new meter socket. Install an 8 ft. gr...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-Are-Circuit-Breakers-Over-rated-404170-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Here's one religious guy who still repairs things. --  Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus   www.lds.org . message  You have a mind that is becoming more and more rare. I think  religion and stupidity are winning. The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-slightly-OT-vacuum-repair-success-404169-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:38:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; Stanley buys B&amp;D</title>
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<description><![CDATA[    On a nice soft cushion of yours and my money, compliments of DCThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-Stanley-buys-B-D-404127-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:22:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Very un-American of you.  The proper thing to do is toss it in the trash and  buy a new vacuum cleaner made in China.   That is what 99.9% of Americans  would have done. The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-slightly-OT-vacuum-repair-success-404119-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:16:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>O.T. somewhat   Old Chime &#47;Clock Door Bell Repair</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a 55 year old door chime clock and the board has carbon arcs which is  causing a short. I have seen boards with this problem before and they were repaired using some type of filler. The filler I have seen has always been  white if this helps....... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/O-T-somewhat-Old-Chime-Clock-Door-Bell-Repair-404114-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Re&#58; OT &#45; Dodge Acronym</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Found a few:                                                        Audi Cadillac >> Crazy And Demented Idiots Love       Large American Cars Chrysler >> Company Has Recommended You    Start Learning Engine Repair Edsel >> Every Day Something Else L...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-OT-Dodge-Acronym-404109-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Paint matching &#40;am I expecting too much...&#63;&#41;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A while back I had to demo a kitchen cabinet to allow a new fridge to be  moved in...  I was in a time crunch and didn't have time to go to a real  paint store that day so I went to That Orange-Colored Store and had them  mix me a quart of paint.  ...... The post has 40 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Paint-matching-am-I-expecting-too-much-404091-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:28:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Garbage Disposal Advice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm giving it, not asking for it. Whatever you do, please, please, please remember to knock out the plug on the dishwasher inlet before hooking up the DW. SWMBO got seven kinds of bent when I forgot to do that on a new disposal install Sunday. Afte...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Garbage-Disposal-Advice-404085-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:18:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ and stupidity are winning. I'm surprised you were able to discern that he has a mind!... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-slightly-OT-vacuum-repair-success-404076-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>shower stall bottom half inch crack</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My shower stall has a half inch crack. It is about 8 inches from the drain. Lowe's and Home Depot has fiber glass repair kits but those are for holes, I think, not for small cracks. How do I repair a small crack? Thanks.... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/shower-stall-bottom-half-inch-crack-404072-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:20:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Was that seriously for the fuse? I didn't think RatShack sold anything remotely *useful* these days. Amen to that. I like my gadgets simple and well-built, not all this plastic-fantastic micro-controlled crap that's floating around these days. Now...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-slightly-OT-vacuum-repair-success-404041-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:25:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Need Help  with Sears 12&quot; Lower Blade Guard retaining spring...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ All; I mistakenly took apart the lower blade guard on my Sears 12 Compound Miter Saw  Model 315.212050, and the retaining spring popped out.  I can't seem to get it coiled up behind the guard again and get it back together.  Is there a secret metho...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Need-Help-with-Sears-12-Lower-Blade-Guard-retaining-spring-404029-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:53 -0500</pubDate>
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