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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Pulled the mower deck off my JD garden tractor and installed the hydraulic snow plow. Then vacuumed out my car.
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    Boiler smells like burning dust

    Sounds like a draft problem. Get it checked asap.
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    Freeze protection for hot/cold outdoor hydrant

    IMHO I don't think the foam cover will do anything. Shutoff the inside valves and drain the thing. Can't ever freeze then.
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    Plumbing Liquid Propane

    I have designed and installed many gas systems in my career. Gas is not to be messed with if you don't know exactly what you are doing. Protect yourself and your home. Get a pro and have him get a permit.
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    UV lights for well water system

    I recommend and have installed quite a few UV systems over the years for my customers. The one that I recommend is the Viqua VH200 9 gallon per minute unit for normal residential loads. Have never had one fail to destroy bacteria. All tested after install. Unless you have a farm or something...
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    Soot Issue

    Do you have a whole house attic fan? I had a situation once that when the fan was turned on it actually sucked the combustion gasses out of the boiler that was heating domestic hot water in the summer.
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    PEX confusion - is this just marketing?

    FWIW. I did my first pex jobs in 1992 using Wirsbo and their compression fittings. They are still in service with no problems. And Sioux Chief makes some of the best plumbing materials in the USA.
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    New 20-30 gallon Air Compressor Shopping.... Feedback appreciated.

    I too have the California Air Tool unit and love it. Very very quiet.
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    Your first cordless drill?

    I can't remember what brand I first had, but it was a pretty weak tool. I currently have Milwaukee and it is very nice.
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    What are house specific tools every homeowner should have?

    When I bought my first house I struck out and purchased a ladder and a drill.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I repaired a bird feeder that a squirrel messed up.
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    Need Heater advice

    How many gallons do you store?
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    Restoring an old furnace

    I wouldn't try to re-use and old heater. Get a basic new unit. One without all the whistles and bells.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I removed everything from my shelving and then completely re-organized everything on them.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Removed all items against the walls and thoroughly swept clean every nook and cranny. A lot of bugs have come in and died under everything.
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    Air Hoses - Can you find one that will last?

    Be sure to take the pressure off of the hose when not in use. This will extend its life
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Rotated tires on my SantaFe
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    Landscape sprinkler-water hammer

    Some of those for irrigation are slow close. If they fail to close slowly you will get hammer. I suspect a bad valve. Disconnect the power one by one from the valves as they are running. See which one is the culprit.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Cleaned out accumulated trash and went to the dump.
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