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Propane is about 15% cheaper now than the average of the last 2 years. I wanted to go ahead and refill my 500 gallon tank now instead of Sept/October when the prices typically go back up. It's only used to heat the house in the winter. My only question is with the really hot summer we're...

I'd like some help finding a dehumidifier that's build to last more than 5 years. My first Danby lost it's charge after 5 years. It wasn't worth fixing. Then I got another Danby, a little bigger and "Premier" model. And it didn't even last 3 years. Same thing, refrigerant leak. Danby...

I'm curious if someone can help with this problem please. A few months ago I had a brand new high efficiency Trane S9V2 installed, and the propane conversion kit was installed on it. I also had a propane tank installed on the property. The propane tank is a rental, and they gave me a 2 year...

I'm looking for suggestions on a quality brand of adhesive, dual wall, heat shrink tubing. Variety packs would be better, but I wouldn't mind buying a few rolls of different sizes either. Thanks

I'm thinking about getting an Ecobee for the house. I already have Honeywell programmable 5+1+1 thermostat, that's set very close to our schedules, and the house is warm when we're home, and cooler when we sleep or are away. I'm wondering how much more a smart thermostat can really save us...

Once in a while I'll have to do some soldering on a bench in the basement, and I'm looking for a fume extractor. A fan, and a vent straight outdoors would work great, but I don't want to cut a hole in the house or add more heat loss. So next best option I guess is a desktop fan. What do you...

My daughter has a huge smile when she's zipping around in her power wheels. But I'm sick and tired of dealing the plastic junk on this thing, and she's starting to outgrow it. I'm wondering what you guys have built for your kids over the years? I do have a spare Honda gas engine from a broken...

I'm looking at buying either a Stihl FS56 or the FS70. The difference from what I'm told is that the 70 has a solid shaft drive, and the 56 uses a cable. The difference is about a $115, which I'm willing to pay if it's worth while. Weight and power are nearly identical, and I'm not too...

Has anyone installed one of these for their homes or garages? There are system that are purely solar, but will require a battery bank, and there are hybrid systems like the one linked below. I wouldn't get rid of my propane furnace, or my regular AC, but I think having a solar system would be...

My local HD sells all the premium 3M furnace filters, then a filter made in Canada that looks like good quality, and then finally a low quality filters made in China that I'd never consider. Fortunately we're in good health and don't require special filters, and being in the country, the air...

I live out in the country, and it's good idea to always have a bit of gas on hand, for the generator, lawn mower, snow blower, etc. I also have 2 spare 20lb propane tanks for the BBQ. The shed is away from the house, but's not ventilated too well. The garage isn't air tight, but I still worry...

Is there such a thing? Or anyone make one? Some of the smaller compressors I work on are in awfully tight spots, and some require the use of a mirror to get at the windings. It would be great if there was an extension I could plug in, and do my tests from a better spot. Thanks.

Seems like the timeline to get rid of my oil furnace is almost here. My system is working very well still, cleaned and maintained professionally by the oil supplier every year. However, the tank is 14 years old, and insurance companies are really working hard on ridding everyone from oil...