Wednesday, March 12, 2014

What Keeps Eating My Ignition Transformers

10 y/o burnham oil boiler; beckett af burner; 4 zones. 3 years ago, no heat; hvac puts in new ignition transformer. 1 year ago, no heat; a d...

Stihl Chainsaw

I am in the process of rebuilding my Stihl chainsaw carb. I am having troubles identifying this Stihl model. The only sticker on the saw i...

Replacement End Caps For Old Baseboard Help!

we've moved into an apartment that has finned-tube baseboard heaters, and most of them are missing the end-cap pieces. aside from lookin...

Orbital Floor Buffer For Just Cleaning A Laminate/Engineered Hardwood Floor

I have found numerous articles regarding refinishing hardwood floors using sand paper. We rent an apartment, and I don't think this wou...

Looking For Hotelstyle Curtain Rods

I am looking for the type of curtain rods found in many hotel rooms: a track that mounts on the ceiling with a type of roller mechanism in ...

Check Orifice Size Propane Vs Nat Gas

Hi, I suspect the orifices in my boiler are not sized properly - or at least I would like to confirm wthout a doubt the correct size is inst...

Gas Furnace Doesn'T Light

I have a Heil gas furnace (model # NTG9075FGA3) and has been working fine for this winter in Northeast. Today although the furnace was stil...

Craftsman Mower With 15 5hp Ohv Briggs & Stratton Will Only Turn Over Once

I just replaced the connecting rod in my Briggs Stratton 15.5 OHV lawnmower engine. I did not do anything to the valves. Lubed it up, set t...

Beginner Moving Humidistat For Generalaire Humidifier Model 1042lh

Hi, I bought a house recently and have been trying to learn more about the humidifier that was installed. I have a Generalaire bypass humidi...

32" Neo Angle Shower

Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase a 32 neo angle shower base and doors or a one piece unit? Contractor says that this size doe...

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Why Won'T My Sewing Needle Catch The Bobbin Thread

If you can't get the needle to pick up the bobbin thread you can't sew. Even though every sewing machine has a different threading p...

Tips For A Wp65w Waterpik

Use a water flosser to promote a healthier smile. Waterpik offers six different tips for its water flosser machines. However, the WP-65W is ...

Organizing A Walkin Closet

Rearrange the wardrobe in your walk-in closet. A walk-in closet is a large storage area with shelves, drawers, cupboards and hangers that yo...

Troubleshoot A Wayne Dalton Garage Door Opener

Wayne-Dalton garage door openers are simple to install and are designed for years of reliable use. They can be operated from a wall switch o...

Replace A Kitchen Faucet Sprayer

Kitchen faucet sprayers make it convenient to wash dishes, clean the sink, and fill pots and pans, but when this malfunctions, it can make t...

Recoat A Self Cleaning Oven

Wear and tear can leave your oven's protective coating damaged or destroyed Self-cleaning ovens work by heating the inside of the oven t...

Make A Shoe Sole Not Slippery On Ice

Prepare your shoes for icy sidewalks. If you live in a place where the sidewalks ice over in the winter, you need to be careful when you are...

Fix Patent Leather Shoes

Fix Patent Leather Shoes It's a disappointing sight. That favorite pair of patent leather shoes has become scratched, scuffed and dulled...

Clean Inside A Fireplace

Fireplace Fireplaces are an inexpensive method to keep warm during the winter months. In addition, you can use a fireplace for a romantic se...

Apply Joint Compound With A Sponge

Add a spongy faux texture to your walls with joint compound. Joint compound is a plaster-like substance used to seal seams between sheets of...

Funny Gifts For A New Car

There are lots of ways to inject humor into a new car. If you are looking to buy a funny car gift for a person who has just passed their dri...

Average Salary Of A Registered Professional Geologist

Registered professional geologists are required to pass a state administered professional geology exam to be certified. Registered professio...

Monday, March 10, 2014

Wiring Home To Acceopt A Portable Generator

I'm looking for information, links, good web sites, whatever, showing wiring options for connecting a mid-size portable generator (5500/...

The Best Paint Stripper

I have been trying to find the best paint stripper for the oldest paint. I have always seemed to buy a paste which seems more liquid han pas...

Rock Veneer For Showers

I am interested to see if it would be possible to use stone veneer cultured stone as a shower surround. If anyone has done this has it work...

Popcorn Ceiling Quickfix

Hi I am a bit of a part-time painter doing work exclusively for friends, family and clients of my mothers (she's a realtor). I have been...