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    Bathtub stopper is stuck

    they are screw in , try to lift up and then turn counter clockwise, then replace with new pop up toe tap plug
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    minor leak at hot water tank T&P valve

    I agree with B , if you have a check valve or closed water system water in the tank will expand 1/23 what that means for every 23 gallons of cold water after heating you will have 24 gallons.
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    Seeking Advice on Slimline Radiators

    the old fashioned cast iron rads, where very efficient, they need just a water temp of 140 f to deliver heat , the thin line rads need a water temp of about 180 - 200 f to deliver the same amount of heat. I do not know how many service calls i have been on where some renovator installed new thin...
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    Can't get off a stop valve

    turn of the water to the house and drain completely, the heat the stops to almost red hot , use two wrenches , it should come apart
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    Smoke backflowing into home from fireplace

    it is very important to open a window or two when using a fireplace. most houses have all matter of exhaust devices (dryers ,bathroom exhaust, kitchen hoods ect )but nothing coming in so the house has a negative pressure .
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    Capping washer hose outlet.

    just take the hose from the washer and connect both ends
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    In the market for a Circular Saw

    it is a rona which is a lumber yard company that has saws made in their name. https://www.rona.ca/en/building-supplies
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    In the market for a Circular Saw

    the one feature that i realy like on my saw is a laser beam to make long straight cuts ,
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    A/C dimming lights for a second when powered on.

    as electric motors get older the insulation starts to break down. most compressors are guaranteed for 5 years . Electric motors draw 10 times their normal current when starting . I assume this is a central unit of 3-5 ton ?
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    What to do about downspout that empties into gangway?

    local by laws where i live say your downspout must direct the water on to your property .
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    Chainsaw oil

    funny my owners manuel says it is ok
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    House fire Reconstruction

    in my area the insurance companies do hire the contractors and over see the repairs
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    Chainsaw oil

    You can use what ever you want in summer use a heavier oil and in winter very light oil.
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    Using SDR-35 for Patio Drains

    Be careful some municipalities will not allow this . I heard that one homeowner did this and the water Was sent to the street and then froze causing an accident that ended up in court.
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    House fire Reconstruction

    Why not report this to your insurance company . They are far most skilled at this than you, you have to pay your deductible, that is all
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    How much would this cost?

    I would charge between 3-5 grand depending on local conditions, permits, cost of delivered concrete, local labour charges per hour . i see three men one full day.
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    In the market for a new fridge

    i bough a Samsung frig , it had a panel in the freezer that looked like one could by a add on ice maker, the salesman said i could install one . I got the frig and ordered the icemaker from amazon and the solenoid valve . I tried several times to install it no way. I called Samsung several...
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    types of heating for extreme fluctuation in weather -30 to +30

    in canada with very cheap hydro electic rates 6.45 cents per kilowatt hour it would be electic baseboards .
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    Plumbing question

    i am a retired inspector, i would not accept this work also i would go after this so called plumber for doing work without a plumbing license. the work is very poorly done
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