Use of Asphalt Shingle Roof Rainwater in a Food Garden?

[q]I’m looking for information regarding the use of rainwater collected from an asphalt shingle roof to be used in watering a food garden. I’ve searched the old posts and I’ve read in several places that it is not a good idea to use water from an asphalt roof for a food garden, but I’ve never […]

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Electric oven disaster: Repairable or replace?

I had just slid the Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven for a quick baste, and slid it back in and closed the door, when I heard an odd buzzing sound and saw a bit of smoke coming up from the right rear burner on the cook top. I realized that it couldn’t be the […]

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Electric water heater question

50 gallon unit. Great hot water to start but by the end of the shower. Does this indicate the top or bottom heating element is bad? AND how can I test the elements to make sure? Any insights on replacing the element? — Bottom element is probably bad: top heats water at top where the […]

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