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    Water Heater Options

    Yes, that 1 hour or 20 years has me thinking after investing in redoing the basement and making it the bosses office. I don't need or want to hear the " we got water down here ruining my stuff", hence me asking the Tank/Tankless question. Anode, is good - less than a year old (an electronic...
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    Water Heater Options

    We are finishing our basement for my wife's office. Our Hot Water Tank is located there and by the date code is 2002. It's not leaking and working fine for now, but being 20+ years old how much time do I really have? Should I be pro-active? I'm in Michigan with well water and a water softener...
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    Who makes the best whole house generators

    I'm in the process of getting quotes now. I've been looking at Briggs & Stratton, Generac & Kohler with at 12Kw - 20Kw NG unit. I have a 1,000sf home with 150A service (AC/Fridge/Well and the usuals) 1-2 days w/o power yearly. I'm liking the B&S 12Kw model right now.
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    Question about Water Heaters

    I checked it one time about 12 years ago, about a year after I bought the house. I had the egg smell about a year ago, drained, replace anode. Still the smell came back and I breached the system and it came back. I replace with an electric anode and all is good. But all the draining the heater I...
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    What do septic tank risers do?

    My tank is about 2 feet down, so I added a riser so I don't have to dig up every 2-3 years. I have mulch and a flowerpot over the cover. Makes it easy.
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    Westcott Curved Wrenches

    Anyone have one? Have opportunity on buying 3, $30 seem fair.
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    Best Retractable Garden Hose Reel?

    We have and love this https://www.frontgate.com/100-retractable-hose-reel/pet-home-care/outdoor-pool-solutions/gardening-hoses-reels/772441?gclid=CjwKCAiAzNj9BRBDEiwAPsL0d0XphbbkL06wQMCJQ_qI55UimLRaDkJGEkXSxusk2FRNOqewgOr27hoCNv0QAvD_BwE
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    New old guy from Mi.

    Welcome from Hell, Michigan
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    Grease Guns 2018

    My basic needs are outboard motor and trailers, non heavy duty. I do not want a battery one due to my platform is the old 18v dewalt.
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    Grease Guns 2018

    I have a mini and standard, cheap guns that are a PIA and have to pry out catridges. Therefore I am ready for new ones. This is for DYI, home use, with 2-3 time use per year. Want to spend <$30 for manual and <$60 air powered. Looking for recommendations, pros/cons: Mini - Full size pistol -...
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    Flashlights

    My boss just wanted me to get a "real flashlight" I like the pen size and also about a "2D" size. This isn't for life/death, more for ceiling and rack illumination. Money isn't an issue, but I would like something <$100 as it's the people's money.
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    Flashlights

    What is the best flashlight on there now? Pen & handheld
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    Rebuilding a Firepit

    We bought a propane firepit about 6 years ago and converted to NG. The burner ring has rusted though. Has anyone built a burner tube? I was thinking of getting copper and bending it in a circle and attach the old orfice to it. Another thought was looking for a discarded hot water tank and...
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    Infloor for attached garage

    2 uppers' gotta love that. I love the UP, and go up there when I'm able.
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