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Looking at the flame Tom, indeed it sure would to hard to simply note the position of the control... I don't mind the loss of the rear controls, having the controls up front makes way more sense to me as then I'm not reaching over boiling pots etc. Somehow rear controls seem like poor design...

Pete, the new install looks great! I have been on the edge of a boiler replacement for a few years now. I have an American Standard 100kBTU boiler that was installed in 1965. I'm not looking forward to the installation hassles, but I am looking forward to greatly increased efficiency and...

For a number of years I had the hobby job of managing a large (60+ table) pool hall. I became friends with our vending service repair technician, he would come in every other week and clean and service all the video games and pinball machines. It was always interesting to get a look under the...

So how long has this been a thing? I just saw it last night at Menards on an end cap display, never seen it before. I assume this is simply a low Ph rinse sour akin to using vinegar? There were a couple other additives also as well as a reasonable fragrance additive. I left it on the shelf for...

Please note, I did say seldom and I did make the distinction of a dry environment. I didn't say that AC wasn't dangerous or that one shouldn't be careful. The fact I'm typing this is decent proof as in the past 59 years I have been hit with line voltage about 20 times. I have always been careful...

I'm a huge fan of Fluke meters. I got a 77 back in 1981 that still works and I have since bought about 6 more. My 289 is my current goto model although there are times when I stick with a less expensive model just in case. Glad the meter saved you a shock, those are never pleasant. The good...

I was curious as to how much negative response this would bring, AW seems to have a high grievance ratio. I really posted this just because I feel that CBS Sunday Morning does a wonderful job with just about every segment they do. Also there was some legacy footage of vintage laundry machines...

Sunday Morning always does a nice job

Indeed a toilet is designed to be used seated. I always do so if I am the one cleaning it, or I simply care for the person that does. No matter how careful one is splashing happens. I rarely ever need to clean more than just the bowl and seat on mine. As for the gap between the floor and the...

Replacing that functioning SpeedQueen front loader with anything else would be an epic mistake. It will likely outlast several of anything else. I don't recall what happened to the dryer, but it certainly can be fixed, although their dryers aren't necessarily the best of the best. Some of it...

The use of the word Inverter here has several meanings. But basically they all share one thing in common where AC is being converted to DC and likely back again. In the case of a motor driven appliance the inverter is being used so as to generate a variable AC frequency so as to vary the...

I considered one of these for my kitchen to try to gain back some of the vertical room over my range cooktop. I've had a full size microwave over the range for years and with a low cabinet there is little clearance over a large stockpot. The vent hood in the KitchenAid microwave makes way too...

Online complaints Jerome, remember when reading online reviews (complaints) there is no way in knowing if the problem is with the appliance or the user. Many people simply just don't use machines (or stoves) with the understanding of how to make them work correctly. Also keep in mind that...

TMGPS I'm a member of The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society https://tmgps.org/ They have an active Facebook group as well. I appreciate the control and the mechanical simplicity of having a non-automated transmission in my vehicles. My current 2010 Honda Fit has been the most reliable and...

I've gone to a local laundromat a number of times and my experiences is that I almost never see any machine loaded to much more than 1/2 its capacity. Note this is a laundromat that is smart enough to not mess with top loading machines. The majority are all hard mount Dexter's. I routinely see...

This isn't a ban on Gas Stoves This is a ban on all gas in new construction. While the culture warriors are quick to talk about gas stove bans, has anyone ANYWHERE ever actually proposed banning gas stoves?? Such mock outrage

Wow that is quite the change there... I'm not sure I could see it as a daily driver but it would be fun to drive one, especially on the track! Interesting they add a 0-60 timer in the instrument cluster. Somehow that strikes me as a potential liability issue. Years ago when I bought my 750...

I want one, but $$ I've been watching them on and off for a few years but as stated they are priced like they are gold. I don't have any significant need for a sewing machine, but a Featherweight (the one that John has from our Aunt) was the first sewing machine I ever used so nostalgia in my...

I've had good luck with the liquid version of Barkeepers Friend. I do all I can to avoid using harsh abrasives on any ceramics or porcelain. Once you get a bunch of micro scratches in the surface it gets dirty so much faster. This is especially common with bathroom sinks and fixtures. Choose a...

I prepare my dishes for the dishwasher by using them and getting them dirty... They go into the machine with no rinsing. Being single I typically run my DW only once a week. I rarely ever see anything not come completely clean even after sitting like that. I want to see my 20+ year old machine...