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Compressed air to clean a drain
I had a drain whose flow was, at best, about 1/2 gal. a day. I opened the cleanout and ran a snake down the drain line. The snake would go…
Plumbing Under a Concrete Floor
Layout is critical when the pipes are cast in stone.
Paint-free doorknobs
When I do painting in my home, the work area for stirring, filling trays, and cleaning up is in the garage. Because I have to make several trips back and…
Hassle-free door painting
Easy access to both sides of a door simplifies the painting process.
An Argument for Exercise
If building provides all the workout you need, why does getting up in the morning hurt so much?
Dealing with fogged windows
Q: We have a small double-glazed picture window in our kitchen. Last winter, condensation started to form between the panes along the bottom edge. What can we do? Anne Summers, Brookeville,…
Plugging into the Sun
Solar electricity was always a good idea. Is it finally affordable?
Is steam still a good heating choice?
Q: We want to buy a 100-year-old home. The house’s steam-heating system, which is powered by a huge 60-year-old boiler, seems to work fine, but we’re worried should the boiler fail.…
Subpanels Bring Big Amps to Distant Spaces
If the kitchen's a long way from the service entrance, a subpanel can add convenience and save energy.
Drilling Holes Through Studs in Tight Places
What to do when the drill and bit are longer than the space between the studs.

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