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How to get a fan chain unstuck from the fan- will not pull down?

The pull chain is stuck and will not pull down from the fan. Any sugestions?

Fans and VentilationMay 10, 2017
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video installation of NEST

Is there a video of the installation of a NEST device?

Air ConditioningApril 25, 2017
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Tankless Venting

Installing a Tankless water heater and my intake is about 4 ft longer then my exchause pipe. Will this cause issues with the consistant flow as they said it should be close to leng...

Heating and VentilationMarch 20, 2017
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how to stop a furnace vent pipe from leaking condensation

I have a gas furnace that is vented thru the roof with a double wall pipe. Several of the joints are leaking, not from outside rain, but from condensation due to the exhaust gases ...

Heating and VentilationFebruary 28, 2017
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How can I estimate where the drill point will come out when drilling an angled hole through a wall?

I need to drill a hole through a wall for an overflow pipe (half inch). The outside of the building is clad in expensive tiles. The inside wall, through which the pipe must pass, h...

HandymanFebruary 11, 2017
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Re Radon mitigation: wouldn't the ideal place to locate the pipe be near the middle of the basement, if routing permits?

In the latest March 2017 issue of HandyMan is a great article about Radon Mitigation. I would think if routing and space permits and you have the patience to do the routing, the id...

Fans and VentilationFebruary 11, 2017
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How to Build a Wooden Coat Rack?

HandymanJanuary 30, 2017
1 answers2262 views

How to Build a Frost and Shade Structure with PVC?

HandymanJanuary 30, 2017
1 answers2212 views

How to clean the sliding window?

CleaningJanuary 27, 2017
3 answers3351 views

How to repair cracked floor joist?

How to repair cracked floor joist?

CleaningJanuary 27, 2017
1 answers3582 views

How to safely clean mold off walls?

How to safely clean mold off walls?

CleaningJanuary 27, 2017
1 answers2302 views

Can I wrap fiberglass pipe insulation covering electric pipe warmers in duct tape without creating a fire hazard?

Had a pipe freeze, so installed electric pipe warmers. The instructions suggested I add insulation to keep the heat against the pipe, so I wrapped the pipes fiberglass insulation. ...

Insulation and Weather StrippingJanuary 26, 2017
1 answers2372 views

How to fix pipe leak?

How to fix pipe leak?

Kitchen RemodelingJanuary 26, 2017
4 answers2218 views

I’m getting ready to have our bedspreads cleaned. Is there anything special I need to know before I take them to the cleaner?

I’m getting ready to have our bedspreads cleaned. Is there anything special I need to know before I take them to the cleaner?

CleaningJanuary 26, 2017
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My comforter is soiled and needs to be cleaned. The care instructions say the preferred method is wet cleaning. What does this mean?

My comforter is soiled and needs to be cleaned. The care instructions say the preferred method is wet cleaning. What does this mean?

CleaningJanuary 26, 2017
0 answers1986 views