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How to Wire an Old Ceiling Fan

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If you have ever found an old ceiling fan in your garage or basement, or purchased one from a yard sale, you can install it just as you would a brand new ceiling fan straight out of the box. Simply clean up your old fan and wire it for the room of your choice.

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How to Hide Ceiling Pipes

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Looking up to the ceiling only to have your gaze met with unsightly pipes can make a room quickly lose some of its appeal. Ceiling pipes are often found in basement areas, providing plumbing to the rest of a home or building. Fortunately, there are a few solutions for hiding the ceiling pipes from v

Is Your Gas Boiler About to Blow Up?

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Do you know enough about carbon monoxide poisoning and gas boiler danger signs to keep your family safe and alive? The below advice will provide you with some very useful information.

Underfloor Heating - The Number One Choice

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Forced air is considered the "usual" form of heating homes in the UK by UK residents and is done via a heat source like a wall unit or a radiator. Though forced air is considered typical, underfloor heating is quickly becoming popular.

Wood Fireplace - Traditional Or Modern?

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Imagine your life without a fireplace. It would be very cold during winter. The fireplace is the warmth-giver of a house. It is a reflection of the person owning the house.

How to Check a Washing Machine Start Capacitor

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The start capacitor on a washing machine motor gets the motor up to speed quickly before transferring power to the run capacitor. When the start capacitor fails, the temptation is to replace the motor because it will hum, but it won't turn. Before considering the costly decision of replacing a motor

Why Does a Refrigerator Need a Water Line?

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While old refrigerators often lacked a water line, you may find that most new ones come with a connector and hose to run a water line, much like you would from your home's laundry hookups to a washing machine. A look at the varied functions of modern refrigerators explains the need for a water line.

Fundamentals of a Refrigerator

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We sometimes take for granted how some things that are close to us function. It could be cars, computers or even refrigerators. However, in this article we shall be discussing the fundamentals of a refrigerator. In other words, how a refrigerator functions.

How to Adjust the Wheels on a Frigidaire Refrigerator

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The adjustable wheels on a Frigidaire refrigerator are on all four corners to provide easy leveling of the appliance. Adjusting the wheels will also align the doors on the refrigerator and freezer sections so that they do not sag and ruin the hinges. The four-wheel adjustments allow a Frigidaire ref

How do I Remove a Bathroom Ceiling Fan?

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A bathroom ceiling fan generally refers to an exhaust fan that pulls moist air out of the bathroom and vents it outdoors to prevent mold growth and other problems. If the fan is in the ceiling instead of the wall, it usually means there is an unfinished attic above the bathroom, making it relatively

DIY Boiler Removal

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Boilers are tanks that heat water using gas or electricity. The water from the boiler can be piped throughout a building to be used as heat or as a hot water supply. Boilers were commonly used before the advent of central heating, and homeowners with boilers often replace them with a central system

How to Replace a Primer Bulb for a Sears Gas Blower

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There are very few yard cleanup tools as versatile as a Sears gas yard blower. For clearing away twigs, bark, leaves and other debris, a Sears gas blower makes short work of the task. The gas engine is powerful, lightweight, and equipped with a self-adjusting carburetor primed with a small rubber bu

What Happens When You Use a Window Air Conditioner in the Rain?

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Window air conditioners are designed to be exposed to the elements, so they work just fine in the rain. An understanding of how an air conditioner works, both as a method to reduce indoor air temperature and as an indoor dehumidifier, is instructive in understanding how rain affects a window air con

How to Troubleshoot a West Bend Bread Machine

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Using a bread machine helps simplify the process of creating your own freshly baked bread. While this can save you a great deal of time and energy, experiencing problems with your bread maker can cause frustration. Instead of getting upset or paying for repairs, see if the issues you're having can b

How to Install a HEPA Vacuum Filter

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According to the EPA, a HEPA filter is designed to capture up to 99.7 percent of airborne particles and debris that touch the filter. When you vacuum, a lot of dust, dirt, hair and allergens can get blown around or sucked into the vacuum. The filter traps these particles before the air exits through

How to Wire a Four Prong Plug Dryer

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Connecting a power cord to a dryer is not difficult. With the help of good information, you will not need to call a licensed electrician to help you, and the only tool required is a screwdriver. The power cord should not be plugged into the wall when you are installing it, so there is no need to tur

How to Add 15 Amp Circuit Breaker

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When a new circuit is installed in a home, a new breaker must also be installed the breaker box. These breakers help prevent fires and damage to electronic devices by shutting off a circuit if a short or power spike is detected. Most standard home circuits can be run using a 15 amp breaker and the a

Dishwasher Built In

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There are several types of dishwasher. Some look like bulky washing machines, however, there are some that look good, and they work in harmony with your kitchen! They are the dishwasher built in variety, and we will look at them here!

How to Compare Central Air Conditioning

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Central air conditioners circulate air throughout the home. A central unit pushes cooled air through the house via a duct system. The air heats up as it travels through the house before returning to the air conditioning unit to cool again. This process takes a lot of energy. Buying the right system

How to Build a 3-Point Hitch Implement

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There are literally scores of implements that are or can be made compatible with the 3-point hitch on most tractors. From cultivators and fertilizer spreaders to power rakes and bean harvesters, each implement can be adapted to a tractor by means of this coupling device introduced in the early 20th

DIY Propane Mosquito Trap

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A propane mosquito trap combines a mosquito magnet with a vacuuming system to lure and capture mosquitos. The mosquito trap mechanism mimics the features of a cow that attract mosquitos. A plant-based chemical signature emitted by cows, carbon dioxide, warmth and moisture draws the mosquitos.