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15 years ago I recall removing the plastic inserts from the water heater input/output stubs. Been a bit concerned for several years about potential corrosion but never had signs of external issues. Fast forward to today for a water heater replacement at the same rental property due to a leak...

I’ve been in this home for over 30 years and this single pole 15 Ah switch has rarely been flipped on or off. The switch controls power to an external outlet. The external outlet powers a 60 watt transformer for low power LED lights for 5 hours each night. For some reason another lead off this...

Ordered a new upper mid home safe for some valuables. Two-hr fire rating , 10 ga steel etc .The manager asked whether I owned any metal cutting tools and recommended making them less accessible in the home. Any suggestions on where to store metal cutting tools like grinders and recip saws and...

Assuming there is mercury in these old thermostats….is there a proper way for disposal?

Got the call a few days ago that the heater was blowing cool air. Inspected the furnace and the sequence of steps for the furnace to produce heat ends with the hot surface igniter powering up on multiple attempts. IMO this could rule out the inducer motor, pressure switch, circuit board...

Had a severely clogged drain during this past Thanksgiving gathering. The clogged drain pipe runs about 40 ft to the main. The drain starts at the kitchen sink and the wash machine & garage sink all connects into the same pipe. For the past 30 years minimal if any food or grease is dumped into...

Anybody own or have used the Daytona 22 ton jack stands? Got a nice wide base with strong construction compared to the typical ratchet thinner metal jack stands. The only con would be the weight at approximately 35lb each but it should be trustworthy and looks to be the same version of other...

Anybody own or have used the Dewalt 20V ratchet? Specs state it’s got more torque than the Milwaukee ratchets but is bulkier mainly due to the bigger battery. I got the M12 1/4” ratchet and want to add a stronger 1/2” version and there’s a decent deal at HD. Any opinions appreciated as the...

Like to hear some ideas for safe 10-12” saw blade storage whether from moisture damage or nosey people or children. The plastic box finally broke.

Just in case you need some 10mm replacements. UV could make them easier to find. Astro Pneumatic tool 410 - UV glowing 10mm sockets 1/4” & 3/8” drive -4 piece

Small 12 x 12 deck built as an outpost at the edge of my wooded lot. Quiet private viewing of the woods and nature. Any suggestions for wood treatment to help make it last longer as the insects 🐜 have no problem chewing through treated lumber. Framing 2x12s and 6x6 posts on cement piers are...

Got two old style battery chargers taking up space. Both have not been used for over twenty plus years and worked before storage. Modern battery tenders and chargers are much smaller, electronic and some charge AGM and lithium batteries. Think these should be tossed, sold or repurposed?

Time for refreshing the ‘11 Subaru Outback suspension. Front & rear struts, front LCAs and end links. Rusty fasteners and parts made a routine job somewhat difficult but cutting the end links off, hammering the LCA, new suspension bolts and a generous application of anti-seize got the job done...

Have an old deck stair case off the side of the garage built 25 years ago. Replaced the treads and risers a few years ago and looks like they will need to be replaced again. Seems todays pressure treated (PT) lumber ain't as long lasting as the PT lumber from the old days probably due to less...

Anyone have any experience with this rivet tool? Have a bunch of M12 power tools and can see the potential for this tool. Max rivet size is 3/16"

Not wanting to make any frowned upon comments or statements but since the current world HOT topic is focused on KN95 masks the prices for 3M N95 masks are coming down which I use for general construction, sanding or dust control to protect and keep my lungs healthy. Fortunately I bought several...

Got a 2-AA Rayovac LED flashlight with aluminum body, water proof seals and camo finish. Problem is when the batteries die and then begin to leak no one knows until it’s too late. Needed a pair of pliers wrench to unseal the threaded bottom. Got one battery out by tapping on a scrap of lumber...

The garage door spring on a door that is used quite regularly broke last night. Garage doors have functioned normally and smoothly. No one was home nor hurt thanks to the safety cable. Seems like this is an unpredictable event and would have scared me senseless if I was in the garage as the...

Making some custom brackets from 2" wide 1/4" thick aluminum flat stock. Would like to have a round 3/4"diameter flat recess in the bracket in order for the flange nut to be recessed 1/8" into the bracket when bolting the brackets together. What is the best tool to use to make this flat recessed...

Purchasing a rental property with an large attached garage with running water. Got a water supply plumbing question. In the attached pictures are some questionable T-connectors I don’t see used very often. I think it’s best to replace with soldered joints or compressed fitting. What does the GJ...