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We are fairly computer-savy people; everyone in the family has used had their own computer for years. I have an Averatec laptop and we are all set for wireless use. I bought my son an Levono...

I was given a whole bunch of n:vision 65 watt "high quality flood" lights, still in their packages. I don't have much use for them in my house, but I could sure use them for my yard lights. How can...

Has anyone had any experience using a PAT .22 caliber like a Remington or Ramset PAT to drive nails into concrete block? I don't know if the block is hollow or filled. I am looking to attach...

Well, part of the reason for the baseboard is because we are going to be putting a floating floor over the concrete floor, and it will need a baseboard to cover the expansion gap where the floor...

I have to attach some baseboard and window jamb extensions to a house with cement block walls. These are my options as I see them:
1. glue the trim to the block with construction adhesive, like...

I have sconce lights on a dimmer and, when I dim the lights, they start to buzz. I have the same problem with my kitchen light. I have tried changing dimmers, and using rough service bulbs and...

Does anyone know why wall dimmers for incandescent lights buzz? I have had some that buzz and some that don't. If the light buzzes, changing the dimmer doesn't seem to help. The buzz is very...

Question for rickj: I downloaded Mailwasher (free version). It certainly looks promising! There is an email from someone I know in the Check Mail pane. I added that person to my friends list....

Your answer was helpful, Scott. This explains the doggedness of the spam originators. Can you suggest some good spam filters? I am at the point where I might spend money to eliminate or minimize...

I have been getting spam and used to try to block senders on Outlook Express. This hasn't been very effective, so I tried using the block message approach, that is, " if the message body contains...

Well, I sure do appreciate your input! It is good to know the facts.

So, do you drive in 8'copper or brass rods to ground them? Would a shorter rod do? Also, doesn't the generator ground itself...

I just bought a 4400/3500 watt generator for a building project. The directions say that I need to ground the generator with a suitable grounding rod and stranded No. 12 AWG wire. I have never...

Wow! I really appreciate the thoroughness of your responses!

The fixture is a Hampton Bay 2 Lights Ceiling Cylinder, model 657-690. The CFbulb that we have tried that smells is the MicroMax...

How far can you run an electrical cord, that is plugged into a 20 amp circuit, and still run a circular saw? If the saw starts slowly, will that harm the saw?

So, does this mean that, as long as you stay below the wattage listed, you can substitute CF and regular light bulbs for Type R bulbs? I would think the heat given off for a Type R would be higher...

We have flush mount ceiling fixtures that each have two cylinder "spots". They are made by Hampton Bay and call for 60-watt type R bulbs. We like to put fluorescent bulbs in them (to save energy)...

I suspect that most plumbers use plumber's putty still. I do like to follow the manufacturer's specs generally, but in this case, I have had problems doing so. What I mean twisting is, like in the...

I have always used plumber's putty to seat a drain to the sink or tub. With the new "plastics" the recommendation is for one to use silicone instead because the plumber's putty is oil-based and...