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    GE 2014 microwave PEB7266SF1SS (PEB7266SFSS) NO HEAT

    Could it be in Demo mode? I had one that would light and turn with no heat, somehow it got put in Demo mode - that is used for in-store demonstrations. The clock had a "d" next to the time. I was about to throw it out when I saw in the manual that the "d" meant Demo mode. Had to hold 2 buttons...
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    Home security system DIY or go with the pros

    No, I think around here you get one freebie. The police were not at all annoyed and they said it was great that the alarm monitor company told her not to go inside. Also, I asked them what will they do if we set the alarm off and we accidentally tell the alarm company the "duress" code word...
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    Home security system DIY or go with the pros

    I installed my own system and have had it monitored by AlarmRelay for 4yrs now, I highly recommend them. When we have accidentally set it off, they have always called for verification within 15sec. Once when a motion sensor falsed while we were both away, after calling the house and getting no...
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    "Best"(?) roof vents.

    My ridge vents must not be open enough - I can see plenty of daylight coming thru the soffit vents, but this is what I measured in the attic while installing recessed lights this weekend! :eek: NOT comfy work...
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    Undercabinent kitchen lighting - will this meet code?

    Hope this sounds clear: Put an outlet in the cabinet, in line above the existing outlet, wired down thru the wall to the switch you add to the existing outlet. Plug the fixture into the new (switched) outlet.
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    Feit Electric T8 LED Fixtures at Costco

    Just grabbed 3 at Mt Laurel NJ Costco, they had two stacks 6ft high...
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    My Welding Cart

    That's really clever and good looking. Only thing I would add is something to keep the bottom of the bottle from sliding out - another tie down lower, or just a tab welded on the diamond plate...
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    Heavy-Duty Plastic Utility Cart- upgrading to pneumatic swivel casters

    You could cover the bottom of the cart with plywood and attach casters to that...
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    im getting 15v to ground on a disconnected wire

    Such low voltage is likely not a problem. I had something of the opposite problem at our previous house. 80V instead of 110V on a ceiling light. Found a staple in the attic hammered thru the wire partly shorting it, looked original to the house from 1958. Had been that way over 40yrs when I...
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    Carpenter's work bench as a bar

    Excellent suggestions, will check lumber yard for massive stuff and stain it dark for contrast. I had been thinking of a frame covered with plywood for a solid appearance, but I like the traditional workbench support better. Thanks!
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    Carpenter's work bench as a bar

    Appreciate the comments - I should give a little more background... when my Dad inherited the workbench, he wanted to keep it in the house as furniture, since he already had his own (non-classic) workbench in the garage. My brother gave it many thick coats of gloss poly and my Dad made the base...
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    Carpenter's work bench as a bar

    Cyberbear, thanks for the input. I'm having trouble picturing what you did, but sounds like you doubled up 4x6s into 6x8s, that would look nice and massive! A pic of that would be great!
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    Carpenter's work bench as a bar

    This was my grandfather's work bench that he bought new in 1920 or so. My brother polyurethaned it in the 70s. I want to use it as a bar top in my basement. Looking for ideas for a suitable base! Something to raise it to correct bar height and look appropriate. My woodworking skills are not...
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    Anybody documented the benefits of filling an undersized gate post?

    Can you fit the next smaller pipe inside it?
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    Forget Shoplights!! LED strips inside of the Ceiling Joists

    This sounds like a great setup for camping!
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