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What size unit to be looking for to replace a Rheem Gas-Pack HVAC Unit? It's a Rheem model RRDA-A042JK10E, Option 589, Mfg 1/2003. I went to the Rheem web site and couldn't find any info on the unit. Can anyone tell me what kind(size) unit to look for in a Rheem (if they're still available) or...

As my eyes have aged, I've gone to ever larger three-way light bulbs in my recliner side lamp. I'm now using a 100/150/250 watt bulb, mostly on the 150; but on 250 for fine/bad print. Problem is that the quality on them is terrible. Hardly get them in before they go bad. I've been looking at...

I have a forstner bit jammed in the chuck of my 20V DeWalt 1/2" drill. The drill, with the bit in it was sitting on a stool and I knocked it off onto the concrete floor. It looked like it landed on the tip of the but when I picked it up to check it out the bit didn't look damaged at all and...

I'm looking for a non-shrinking wood filler that'll take paint (not stain). It's been so long since I've done any woodworking that they don't even seem to make the stuff I used to use. But they do make a wide array of wood fillers from a lot of manufacturers. Could you guys recommend one that...

Can anyone recommend a good 3-way lamp dimmer that will last more than six months. I've used both wire into the lamp base as well as plug into the wall dimmers and they all blow out the dimmer and bulb within six months. And now I understand that there's a problem as far as what type of bulb it...

I need to glue a small LED indicator to a trim panel on the dash of my truck. The indicator is some type of hard plastic and the truck trim is the typical semi-flexible type (vinyl) that you find in the dash of most automobiles today. This adhesive would have to withstand the typical heat and...

Would putting automotive tune-up grease on the contacts of 6V lantern batteries keep them from corroding? In general, would it be a good idea to use it on any dry cell battery terminal to inhibit corrosion? Thanks,

I have a Craftsman 7-In Digital Level, model 320.48295. that I have had for probably 12-15 years. It's stored in a padded zippered pouch that it came with. It's been very handy for all kind of leveling around the house and for DIY projects. The other day when I pulled it out to wall mount a TV...

Moen bathroom sink faucet started leaking again after a year since I replaced the cartridge last June. In my book that's time to replace. What's a good, reliable replacement? Not looking for expensive, top of the line necessarily; just a non leak prone single lever faucet. I would appreciate...

I need to cut a 3" x 4" rectangular hole in a piece of .120" aluminum sheet for a dash in a car I'm building. Since it'll be visible, I'd like to do a nice, neat job. I've drilled 1/2" holes in the corners so that the hole will match the shape of the component to be mounted; but cutting the...

I am fabricating a dash out of 1/8" aluminum sheet for a car I'm building and need to drill a number of 1/2" holes for toggle switches in it. Standard 1/2" bits produce a pretty sloppy hole. How can I drill some nice precise holes for the switches? Something like a forstner bit does in wood...

Just noticed a 22 in Toro Recycler self propelled rotary mower with a 6.75 Kohler engine at Home Depot. First time I've seen a Kohler engine that small. Their larger engines have a pretty good reputation on lawn tractors. Anybody got any experience, good or bad on the small ones? I like the...

My old Paslode framing nailer finally died and I need to buy a new one. What's the significance in the head angle in a framing nailer? They seem to vary from ~20 degrees to ~45 degrees. Will be using it for typical DIY construction. Not sure which one to buy. Appreciate any input. Thanks

Thought I'd be able to find something with a search but no luck. I need to replace the top on my 50 year old Craftsman radial arm saw. The original top that's still on it is 1" thick and 20"W x 40"L and is made of some kind of particle board faced on both with a somewhat denser and smoother...

What is a good lubricant for beach furniture, tents, toys, etc. Is there something that dries and won't attract sand? Thanks

Can I test a water heater element just by cutting the power and putting an ohmmeter across the element terminals? Will this give me a false reading by reading back thru the thermostat and other wiring. Do I have to disconnect the wires to the terminals before I test the element? Thanks,

About 6 months ago I bought a DeWalt 20V Lithium-Ion Angle Drill. It had 1 battery with it. For Christmas my wife gave me a DeWalt 20V drill that had two batteries. Can't see myself using more than two batteries at once. Was thinking about putting the extra battery back until I need it...

My brother-in-law is finally in recovery from an extended bout of bad health to the point he wants to get back to doing some yard work. This is great except that his leaf blower and string trimmer were put away about 3 years ago with gas in the tanks (a regular 10% ethanol gas/two stroke oil...

Am going on an extended trip in a few months and figured it might save a lot of money to turn off the water heater for the duration. I realize the answer might be a dead-bang Yes but wanted to make sure I didn't get blindsided by something I hadn't thought of. The water heater is pretty old so I...

I have a 1 1/2 ton Crew-Line floor jack that is almost impossible to regulate the speed that it comes down at. No matter how carefully I try to release the pressure it comes down either fast or very fast. I realize that the basic problem is that it's a cheap jack but is there any way...