What do you call the metal bars that have two flat parts with a 90 degree angle with screw holes on both sides? I'm thinking of getting some and cutting them to the lengths I need but I have no idea what they're called, any other information on Erector Set like prefabricated elements would also be appreciated.
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posted by TheKM
on Jan 23, 2012 -
14 answers
My shower (in a rental apartment) needs help in two ways. 1) I need to find a way to get the curtain farther out, with the complicating factor that the curtain is on an L-shaped rod (similar to
this one). 2) My shower head puts out a piddly amount of water. I need one that will actually use the full water pressure available, and which is on a hose. Mefites, what do you recommend?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jan 23, 2012 -
19 answers
I just purchased a new Nest thermostat. My old thermostat gets power from an ancient millivolt system (thermopile on top of pilot light generates 0.7VDC). This is incompatible with the Nest, since the Nest requires standard 24VAC. Nest support told me they've heard some customers have had success using 24v step-down transformer. After lots of research, I think the wiring is supposed to go something like this:
W from furnace (common, -0.7VDC ?) --> W on T-Stat
24 VAC power from transformer (+/- ?) --> C on T-Stat
R from furnace (+0.7VDC ?) --> RH on T-Stat
24VAC power from transformer (+/- ?) --> RH on T-Stat
As you can see, I'm still a bit fuzzy on the details. Questions are below the fold!
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posted by jesseendahl
on Jan 22, 2012 -
17 answers
What fun things could I do with my old 15" MacBook Pro whose graphics chip just kicked the bucket?
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posted by Bengston
on Jan 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Day of the Dead---In desperate need for front landscaping makeover but want to DIY. Where do I start?
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posted by stormpooper
on Jan 17, 2012 -
6 answers
DIY bathroom remodel: I'm looking for small, and especially
short, inexpensive, off-the-shelf shower options. Do you know where to find showers sorted by size? Do you know where to find oddly-sized home products? Do you have obscure and wonderful knowledge about shower stall options?
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posted by slidell
on Jan 16, 2012 -
15 answers
Why is audio quality so lacking in consumer audio goods, when it is so easy to improve upon it?
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posted by krilli
on Jan 10, 2012 -
23 answers
I have some flat pasta sheets made for lasagna. I want to make ravioli. Possible?
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posted by docgonzo
on Jan 6, 2012 -
8 answers
So I'm visiting my wife's family in Portland and just discovered that the electronics surplus wonderland known as "Wacky Willy's" went out of business several years ago. It was sort of like Archie McPhee's for Maker types. Are there other similar places that I can take my budding geek 12-year-old that are similar to Wacky Willy's?
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posted by craniac
on Dec 22, 2011 -
8 answers
I am installing 2 remodel canister lights. Everything is wired up and ready to go except I can't get the clips to snap down.
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posted by rdurbin
on Dec 7, 2011 -
2 answers
I have two toilets with standard 4" toilet connections, mounted on a solid concrete floor. I would like to replace
one toilet with a shower. Have you done this before? How do I do it? What problems will I face?
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posted by fake
on Dec 1, 2011 -
10 answers
DIY Holiday Gifts: I love sewing easy projects with fleece, but hate how all the patterns out there are stuck in the 80s. Help me find some more hip, updated and/or useful patterns!
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posted by Kindlekat
on Nov 28, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm home over Thanksgiving break and my mom wants some house work done. Fun! But, I don't know how to do it. So, dearest MetaFilter, how do I install molding on the corner of a wall? (Picture on the inside.)
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posted by 47triple2
on Nov 25, 2011 -
13 answers
I am interested in hearing some historical and educational audiobooks/audiocasts. Anyone have any suggestions?
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posted by cloeburner
on Nov 23, 2011 -
13 answers
I would love to buy, or possibly make, a giant Totoro plush pillow, something I could actually sleep on. If it's not big enough for me, I'd like one that would be big enough for a child to sleep on, and that I could rest on. Searching the internet at large turns up nothing, so I turn to y'all. Thanks!
posted by filthy light thief
on Nov 18, 2011 -
8 answers
What are some food things/crafts/hobbies you can only do during certain seasons, or in certain climates? For example: freeze distillation is only good when it's freezing out, canning is only useful when it's harvest time for a fruit.
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posted by soma lkzx
on Nov 4, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm looking to buy a supply of cable that would be ideal for making USB cables. Also are there any suppliers for tips and ends that can supply to Canada?
I'm tired of crappy usb cables that are never the lengths that I want them to be.
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posted by Chamunks
on Nov 3, 2011 -
18 answers
How do I (a DIY'er, not professional) properly dispose of stain soaked rags (in Indiana)?
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posted by xicana63
on Oct 30, 2011 -
10 answers
How do I install solar water collector panels on my (garage) roof without paying for fancy roof mounting hardware?
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posted by milkman
on Oct 22, 2011 -
10 answers
I regularly need to clear out 15-20 gallons of water from a basin. What would be an appropriate pump for this, and what other accessories would be required? I need the water to be as close to completely drained as possible. There is a sink nearby to drain the water into. Specific links to actual pumps and accessories would be very helpful!
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posted by thegreatfleecircus
on Oct 18, 2011 -
29 answers
How can I realign a clothesline on a pulley 30 feet off the ground without a ladder or the handyperson?
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posted by ayc200
on Oct 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Creativity filter - constructive use for many lengths of 42" long soft steel wire ( 0.086" diameter - approximately 12 gauge )
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posted by tronec
on Oct 16, 2011 -
6 answers
What's the Ask This Old House of podcasts? Looking for good DIY focused podcasts: carpentry, woodworking, electrical, plumbing, gardening - I'd be interested in anything along these lines.
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posted by pilibeen
on Oct 12, 2011 -
3 answers
How can I brace a loft bed in between two walls to stop it moving back and forth during vigorous nocturnal activity?
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posted by mandrake
on Oct 11, 2011 -
22 answers
I'm going to try to make a Kaneda (from Akira) costume for Halloween.
What craft materials do I want to use to make this happen?
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posted by justkevin
on Oct 5, 2011 -
4 answers
Do I cut the piping off a sofa when making a new cover? Please help me avert a diy-disaster!
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posted by motsque
on Oct 3, 2011 -
4 answers
When buying your first house, how much did you budget for decor/paint/furniture/etc right up front?
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posted by ohsnapdragon
on Sep 27, 2011 -
24 answers
It's getting to be That Time of Year again, and this time I'm geeking out well in advance with canning. I've got the techniques down, but I wouldn't be here if I didn't have questions, now would I? Specifically, I'm looking for recipes.
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posted by daikaisho
on Sep 18, 2011 -
14 answers
Ethernet ports in every room, but none of them work. The brains of the system which is in the wall of a closet is a Square D Multi-Link Structured Wiring System. How do I find out how it's set up and how do make it work as it should?
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posted by cgomez
on Sep 15, 2011 -
20 answers
What's a simple Star Trek: The Next Generation graphic that I could put on a shirt I'm making for my boyfriend? Deep Space Nine references would be acceptable, as well.
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posted by sometimes_a_pony
on Sep 13, 2011 -
47 answers
