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DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 07-01-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,846
Posted By akradar
OK pardon me butting in, but grass and vegetation...

OK pardon me butting in, but grass and vegetation is good, trees are not? I have sticker bushes and tall grass on mine, it's kind of back in the woods behind the house. I usually whack it all down...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 02-26-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,325
Posted By akradar
Okay, I got it. I pulled the burner assembly by...

Okay, I got it. I pulled the burner assembly by lifting the transformer, and sliding the whole assembly out of the chamber. The front end of that assembly looked like someone dipped it in oil and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 02-24-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,325
Posted By akradar
oil furnace won't light

I do have fuel, about 50 gallons per the stick. The motor spins and according to the fog, fuel is being pushed to the burner chamber. What I DON't know is if the electrodes are actually sparking. ...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-05-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By akradar
I was wondering about that as well. The pipes...

I was wondering about that as well. The pipes are definately not covered, will that foam stuff melt or something like that? I would think not, but thought I'd ask. I guess you just cover and tape,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-04-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By akradar
Circulator pump questions...

I have a system where the hot water tank is just a storage advice, meaning it's not wired for electric or plumbed for gas, the boiler does the heating. I have in line for the water (potable) a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Appliance Discussion 11-14-2006, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,855
Posted By akradar
I second all the above, and had my "druthers"...

I second all the above, and had my "druthers" would go that route meself...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Appliance Discussion 11-13-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,855
Posted By akradar
That's how my house is set up. We do have a hot...

That's how my house is set up. We do have a hot water heater but it's not hooked up to electric or gas, meaning it's just there for hot water storage, and circulates through the boiler in a loop...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 11-13-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By akradar
Yeah, actually I went to bare wires on the far...

Yeah, actually I went to bare wires on the far end. (then capped them) Still no real answer on the mystery. With nothing plugged in, I still pop fuses. WTH? There are only 2 boxes on this circuit...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 11-13-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,562
Posted By akradar
Thanks much, I have a winter project:) :(

Thanks much, I have a winter project:) :(
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 11-13-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,562
Posted By akradar
Painting over panelling?

Okay, Alaskan winters are dark, long and cold.(30 below this A.M):eek: ...... She says, living/dining rooms are like a cave and wants lighter walls. Barring tearing out and re-doing, can panelling...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 11-13-2006, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,054
Posted By akradar
I re-did the bathroom, and had some wallpaper to...

I re-did the bathroom, and had some wallpaper to take off. It was old, and looked like c&*^. I grabbed and pulled and got most of it off, then began to paint. The primer went on, then I noticed...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 11-13-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,249
Posted By akradar
Easy fix, worked for me...

Give the electric bill to your roomate next time.......PAY UP Chilly Willy!
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 11-13-2006, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By akradar
Here's a good one

I have an older home with attached garage. I keep the freezer out there, and it was plugged into an outlet. I came home from fishing (caught a couple HUGE halibut) and the freezer was off. Checked...
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