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  1. countryguy

    Backup generator questions

    I am on my 2nd Generac. I had the first one installed in 2008. It was a 17 kw propane fueled unit. It powers everything in the house including the water pump, sewage pump, 2 split ductless A/C units, fridge, stove, freezer, microwave, hot water boiler, etc. The only thing it doesn't power is...
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    Pot Filler Faucets - What Am I Missing?

    Just finished watching another House Hunters Renovation. Over the stove a pot filler faucet was added. I don't understand the concept. The claim is that the cook can just fill the pot at the stove and doesn't have to carry a heavy pot full of water from the sink to the stove....huh? Doesn't...
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    I hada to turn on the furnace Tuesday AM 1st Time

    The heat has been on in my house for at least a month already....I hate fall/winter. Gary
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    Vintage 70's Norelco Drip Coffee Maker - $40 (Long Island City

    My mom had the same coffee maker but here in Canada it was under the Phillips name. Hers also had an on/off switch. Gary
  5. countryguy

    Braun Aromaster KF400

    I had a similiar model to the one in this ebay ad but with the built in clock/timer. It worked great. I gave it to a friend that was without a coffeemaker when he moved into a new house. Gary...
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    Kitchen Appliances That Never Quite Fullfilled Their Promises

    I cook all vegetables in the microwave...just a spoonful of water with the vegetables in a covered dish and cook for 3-4 minutes. I also have a Pampered Chef rice cooker for the microwave which I use to cook all rice...works great and have perfect rice every time. Gary
  7. countryguy

    What do you use your Blender for ?

    I use mine to make margaritas as well as sorbet and instant ice cream. Gary
  8. countryguy

    FINALLY ! The new Whirlpool Washer Dryer Combo has been released

    3 hrs and 40 minutes to wash and dry 6 pounds of clothes?  Yikes....way too long for me.    Gary
  9. countryguy

    Kenmore Elite Ovation Mixer

    I'm with you Pete. I bought my Universal Plus at the same place. I have had the Kitchen Aid tilt head and bowl lift models as well as the Cuisinart and the Bosch runs circles around all 3 of them. Gary
  10. countryguy

    Newspaper piece on collecting typewriters

    That typewriter got a lot of use while I was in school and it never gave me any trouble. I think I may have changed the ribbon once.
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    Newspaper piece on collecting typewriters

    I got the Sears version of the Smith Corona portable when I was in grade 9 in 1973. I used it all through high school for all of my essays, etc. I still have it but have not used it in at least 35 years. Gary
  12. countryguy

    Air Conditioners

    Pete, I've had a Climataire split system in the bedroom for 10 years and touch wood....never had a problem with it. I do clean the filters every season and I did have the service guy out to check it over a couple of years ago. Last summer I had a Carriere split system installed in the living...
  13. countryguy

    Is white out of date?

    My kitchen appliances are all black and I love them. I've had them for almost 15 years and they still look brand new. Very easy to keep clean and don't show all the smudge marks that stainless shows. Gary
  14. countryguy

    Kenmore Elite Ovation Mixer

    I have had the KA tilt head and bowl lift models, the Cuisinart and got rid of them all in favour of the Bosch Universal Plus. It is much quicker and thorough for mixing. I never made bread before I got the Bosch. Gary
  15. countryguy

    Built in soap dispenser 'trick'

    I always fill the dispenser from the top but I have to pour the soap very slowly. It also helps to stick a straw in the hole to let air in while pouring. Gary
  16. countryguy

    Speaking of soap dispensers

    OMG you must be a youngster! LOL Those soap dispensers were in every restroom when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s. Gary
  17. countryguy

    Over the Range Micowave

    Whirlpool has a new slimmer OTR microwave model, 400 cfm fan, 900 watts. Gary http://https//www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.low-profile-11-cu-ft-mhc.1001122655.html
  18. countryguy

    Generac Standby Generator

    The Generac tests itself weekly on the day and time selected. It starts, runs for 5 minutes and then shuts down. If I want to test that it will supply electricity when the electricity goes out I just have to turn off the main switch on the electrical box that brings electricity into the house...
  19. countryguy

    A more local time capsule house

    $254,000 CAD is about $200,000 USD
  20. countryguy

    Begun, the mayonnaise wars have

    I like Miracle Whip and have used it since I was a kid - in egg salad, salmon salad, potato salad, coleslaw, etc. I dislike the taste of mayonnaise. Gary
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