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Basic advice for an oven bake element house fire (GE JBP24B0B4WH)

2008-10-08T04:47:47Z

The top element of my 6-year-old General Electric GE JBP24B0B4WH oven went
on electrical fire and the top bake element broke open when the fire
department put it out.
Pictures at [link]
I need advice since this is the first time my oven went on fire all by
itself.
The fire department said replace the oven.

Floor "Leveler," or not

2008-10-08T03:27:16Z

I pulled up the carpet in my bedroom to find that the previous
residents put the carpet down on top of plywood. I want to put some
vinyl down over the plywood, but need to fill in the cracks
between the plywood as well as fill in any small holes first.
I went to find some "floor leveler," describing to the person

How to eliminate spiders and with them their droppings?

2008-10-08T03:18:36Z

I seem to remember that this topic was covered way back but seeing how I
just scrubbed and powerwashed the front of my house I thought I would ask.
Apparently I have spiders living under the trim and soffets of my aluminum
siding. The reason is that over time (weeks) I get droppings on the
siding. This is what I washed off.

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2008-10-08T01:46:11Z

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Repairing BB Hole in Window

2008-10-08T01:29:55Z

I have a double-pane window, downstairs on one end of the family room. It's
not very visible, being under the rear deck. Someone recently shot a small
hole, probably with a BB gun, which penetrated the outer pane. I'm looking
for advice on how to seal that up. I googled around, but surprisingly not

Reminder- Fireplaces etc

2008-10-08T01:30:53Z

Those of you who have them and use them, you know the drill! For those new
homeowners who may not be sure, now is when to have the fireplace (or stove
pipe etc) cleaned. It's cheaper to have it done in mid-summer but now still
works.
Save the recipt and you may find like me, you get money off your house

window cleaner

2008-10-08T00:18:10Z

Looks like comcast is going to cut the newsgroup feed,so I thought I would
pick your brains one last time. I don't like windex so I would like some
input as to making home brew glass cleaner. With cold weather coming here in
Chicago need to get the windows done ASAP. Noticed windex does not dry well

AXION TV

2008-10-07T22:37:44Z

I don't know if I am asking in the proper group.... but I have an Axion
LCD 8 inch flat screen TV with a card reader. I only use it for watching
TV. What it is.... is that I was watching a TV program & then went out
of the room to get a snack & upon returning back to watch the TV... was
that the screen was totally blank.... like I had the TV off. I thought

Fiberglass Entry Door

2008-10-07T22:32:20Z

SWMBO has decreed that front door must be replaced with a fiberglass
one. After I don't know how many hours shopping for one she has
narrowed it down to 3 different brands and styles. Knowing absolutely
nothing about these doors and finding very little of any use on the web
except manufacturers/vendors ramblings and a few bitter homeowners

All those lawn doctors out there

2008-10-07T19:31:11Z

Is there such a thing as using too much lime on a lawn? What would happen if
the soil was too sweet if there is such a thing?

Broken EU2000i

2008-10-07T17:39:07Z

I went to use it today and found the ecothrottle switch was broken off.
It started up and ran fine, but it now has the throttle permanently on. I
always use it that way anyhow, but the instructions say to start it with the
ET off.
How difficult would this be for me to replace? Or can it just be moved with

Cure time before painting drywall

2008-10-07T15:07:17Z

I did something unusual for me. . . . Actually read the paint can
before priming my newly installed drywall. It says I should wait 30
days for the wall to cure. I've never done that and never had a
problem. I've always just waited for the shade of moisture to
disappear from the mud and then painted. Never have had a problem

Craftsman Self Propelled Drivebelt rpl

2008-10-07T14:12:32Z

I have a Craftsman self propelled lawnmower it is about 7-8 years old
Model number 917.376281. I need to replace the drive belt but cannot get
the shroud off under the mower deck as it will not slip over the blade
adapter. Can I pull the blade adapter with a wheel puller or is there a
secret to this that I can't see?

Hardwood Flooring in a Double Wide?

2008-10-07T14:00:57Z

I have a double-wide trailer in Delaware and need to replace all my
rugs due to an errant dog who has now passed.
I am thinking of trying hardwood flooring or laminates, but I have to
wonder if I can do that. I am thinking that my sub-flooring might not
handle hardwood flooring. Laminates might be possible since my

35" Storm door?

2008-10-07T13:29:53Z

I can find 32, 34, and 36. All the homes in my area use 35". That's a
special order so much more expensive. I suppose I could add a wood
strip or two and make it 34, but that seems an odd way to handle it.
Having never replaced a storm door before, I could use a bit of input.
Seems easy enough, three hinges and I have a new door.