Monthly Archives: August 2010

These two wires were probably joined with a wire nut. However, it’s kind of hard to determine for sure. The junction is now enveloped by the beginnings of a wasp nest. Let’s just say that it’s not an approved electrical … Continue reading

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It’s a shower head and faucet control, all in one! Too bad you don’t have a choice of spray patterns, though.

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You know your sump pump is working overtime when there is a growing gully spreading from the outlet pipe. This homeowner needs to at least put a splash block under the sump outlet, and would also benefit from a battery … Continue reading

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Many houses built in the last century were constructed with minimal electrical service. When looking back to those times, there simply weren’t that many electrical devices in a home. Air conditioners weren’t readily available until after World War II, and … Continue reading

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It can take a mere SIX SECONDS to break into a garage that has an automatic garage door opener: The only thing that would slow such a thief down is to not have windows in your garage door. This would … Continue reading

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