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    Help with identifying faucet brand

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/FLOW-Classic-Series-Single-Handle-Pull-Down-Spring-Neck-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-in-Brushed-Nickel-ClassSpring-BN/314934945#overlay
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    Cleaning double window panes

    Suppose you're fine with a few damages to the window. You can drill a small hole into the window to remove the moisture. I've found this the most efficient way of cleaning by using the small hole. How to Clean Inside Double-Pane Windows
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    Shutter painting colors house exterior

    If you prefer the lighter shade, I would suggest that you go for mint blue.
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    Garage floor

    I agree with TSP, it’s cheap and safe. If that won’t work, you can try muriatic acid, but it’s not safe to use.
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    Any idea what might causes these holes in concrete walkway?

    It looks like bug holes or surface voids. Crack fill might be able to patch up the holes.
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    Sealing a Bird Bath

    I've used an adhesive silicone sealer for my old birdbath and held up quite nicely.
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    AC leaking blackish red fluid

    It might be the refrigerant. Newer refrigerants like R-401a leak red or pink fluid.
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    Dual Thermostat House

    Yeah, I agree with Kok, you can try blocking off the vent so that it wouldn't flow through the loft space.
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    New HVAC Install Issue

    Yeah, it’s better to leave the gauges there for a while and if you’re concerned about how it might affect your HVAC, then you can always call the tech to have it removed.
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    How should I fill the void in a horizontal sliding window after installing a condensing fan?

    Please feel free to join this group. You might other useful tips and chats. https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketinghacksforcontractors
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    Gutter Problem/Question

    Please feel free to join this group. You might other useful tips and chats. https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketinghacksforcontractors
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    Window condenser fan for my cabin

    Please feel free to join this group. You might find useful tips and info here as well. Facebook Groups
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    Extending Wifi up hill.

    Please feel free to join this group. You might find useful tips and info here as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketinghacksforcontractors
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    Fine dust coming out of forced air heater duct

    Yes, it is highly likely the work of Powderpost beetles. If you find small holes on the wall then it's already a sign that your wall has been infested. It's a good solution to call for pest control right away.
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    AC ventilation in small windowless garage office

    I'd suggest that you install air grilles if you're concerned about the air flowing from your ac. It maintains the circulation inside your garage office by sending out the conditioned air outside and drawing in fresh air. It's also not a great idea to add an exhaust fan in the wall since it would...
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    Extending Wifi up hill.

    You can also move the router to the center of the house. If the problem still isn't resolved, update the router to a newer model or have a wifi extender installed in your house. Hope this helps out a bit.
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    Boxes Too Good to Toss

    You can also have them collected at a local recycling center if you want to minimize your carbon footprint but I like your idea about using the cardboard boxes as bedroom trash cans and liners for the bathroom.
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    Rug cleaning

    I usually use a carpet cleaner/extractor for the ones I have at home. If you don't have that at your disposal you can follow this guide: https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-clean-a-rug/
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    Custom Recessed Toilet Paper Holder

    With the $4 you save, you can get even more creative with the design by adding an acrylic panel on the cover. Or would that be too tacky?
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    I need to fgure out the age of a GE fridge

    Can't really tell from the picture. But yes, the manufacture date can be seen on the serial number most of the time. I ran an age check on my Panasonic AC a while back, and it's so old that I can't even find anything related to it on the web.
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