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Hi forum- My evap cooler is periodically making a loud noise/hum. It's not electrical - it's more of a harmonic tone not unlike the one you can make running your finger along the rim of a wine glass (but louder!). It likes to do this when I am trying to sleep. What's up with that and how to I...

Hello forum- I've just had my 3rd electrical device randomly die on me. The first was a brand new hand held vac (a nice one!) I plugged it in for the first time, started it up, and before it was even completely fired up, it quit, never to start again. A few months later I had a microwave...

Okay, so I'm totally new to home repair stuff, but I'm about to learn big time (with your help) since I just moved into an older house that needs a LOT of work. First project: ceiling fan/light, since my current light has no method to turn it on and off (aside from unscrewing the bulb)! I...

Hello Forum- I have a feeling I'll be spending lots of time here... my husband and I separated and I moved out into our 1912 (or 1920 - I can't remember) shoddy rental unit. I'm also broke so I'm about to become a DIY-er. I love forums - through them I've become quite proficient in dealing...