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Weed eater PE550 edger
I have a model PE550 Weed eater and would appreciate it if someone could tell me how to distinguish between the Type 1 and the Type 2 versions so that I can order some parts for it. TIA. Lewis *****
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Need advice on how to 'repair' a kinked 75' plumbing snake (just busted)
Two questions I'd love advice on: Q1: What am I doing wrong that my plumbing snake kinks all the time? Q2: How can I repair the one I just broke in half today? Here's a picture of some of the 75' of...
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If you iron men's dress shirts - please answer me this ('cuz I'm confused)
:) PS: I'm old school ... but the 'new school' ironing boards befuddle me as to how one can iron WITHOUT one end of a two-ended board!
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trying to remove 2" blinds from end clips
Can some refresh my memory how I remove the blinds from the window? I did it in another house a few years ago but now I'm stuck in this house. It appears to have clips on the ends flush with the...
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160 pound spring for a 1/2 inch gap?
I want to put a spring under the heel of my inline skate. But there is only a 1/2 inch clearance, and it needs to be a heavy-duty spring. Should I consider using a spring steel flat bar or similar,...
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Man caves are so last decade...
The newest thing is MAN ISLANDS (no girls allowed) " Designed to be the ultimate destination for mates' trips away, XXXX Island [after XXXX Gold beer] will offer people the chance to experience the...
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Slide In Range Or Separate Cooktop and Oven
Hi, We could use advice from someone who has already made a choice between a range and separate cooktop and oven. We were going to have a separate cooktop and under the counter oven installed in an...
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GE Ice-maker?
I just obtained a GE refrigerator with an ice-maker which I'm probably not going to use. Do I need to disable it in some manner? Thanks!
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80 year old House- question about large bow window- large window sill-4 feet wide on inside..
Hi, Ive got an old house... with a large bow window.. On the inside I have a lo= ng window sill that hugs the bow window- it is long and wide- approx 4 feet= wide... I am painting the sill and window...
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*YOU* are responsible for high gas prices
Did you know that everytime you buy anything in a plastic package, buy plastic trash bags, accept a plastic store bag, buy your kids plastic toys, and the list goes on...... *YOU* are responsible for...
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Why would anyone want to slice up a musical instrument?
They keep playing this commercial on tv advertising a "Mandolin Slicer". I know that a mandolin is a stringed musical instrument similar (but different) to a guitar. Buying a slicer to slice up a...
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Chain Saw Chain - Number of Teeth?
I went to the Borg to get a new chain for my 16" chain saw. The generic brand they sell had 4 - 5 different 16" chains with the number of teeth ranging from something like 56 to 60. Each version...
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lawn mower
Last year I bought a used riding mower. Pretty good motor, about 14 hp. I was riding it around one day, and it started to slow down. Checked oil. Very low, below Dipstick. Refilling it still goes...
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Product Review 108 LED 7W Bulb E27 Corn Lamp 110V/220V Cool White Lighting Light Energy Saving...
The bulbs arrived, tonight. They are slightly less bright than 11 watt compact fluorescent. Light has a definite blue hue to it. Two bulbs will light my bathroom comfortably enough for me to function....
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Power Tool Battery Pack Comparisons
A long time ago I asked here how to disassemble my Ryobi 18V Li-Ion battery pack that showed "charged" in the charger but did nothing. Many people simply said, "Get it rebuilt", but I didn't. At long...
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