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How to remove shear blocks in a Single Hung Vinyl Window
I find the shear blocks supporting the upper sash on both sides of the window frame. They are just blocks with no screws. I don't know how to release these shear blocks so that I can take down the...
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OT: Newsgroup client suggestions
My local ISP discontinued access to newsgroups as of November 1st. All the while I was wondering why I couldn't connect until I called just now. Therefore, I am hoping many of you good people will...
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Bird House Cleaning
Our three backyard, in the trees, birdhouses have been inhabited by sparrows, according to SWMBO. I don't know if I should empty them of the nesting materials or not, and when to do so. They don't...
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Converting two 3 way switches to a GFI outlet & pole switch
I have a 1918 rowhouse and am running into some trouble with a couple 3 way switches. I have a porch light that is controlled by a 3 way switch outside on the porch and another 3 way switch inside the...
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Ah, the enjoyment of gun ownership and use...
READSBORO ? State police say a Vermont hunter shot a friend who was tracking a deer and then killed himself after realizing his friend was dead. Sgt. Albert Abdelnour says three men were hunting...
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Roundup shelf life
... ... It'll be ok...just wet a little more than normal. We use it in large quantities (like 55 gal drums) for ag purposes and often may have some left from one season to next. It's not quite as...
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Removing old gutter sealant.
A heat gun should soften the old stuff but I wonder what I could use to remove it? I have a number of leaks at joints that I have tried to fix but there is so much old sealant already there that...
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Kenmore dishwasher spray is weak--how to remove (lower) spray arm
Hi all, The spray in my Kenmore dishwasher has gotten pretty weak--the dishes on the lower rack get cleaned, but the glasses and stuff I put in the upper rack don't even get wet anymore. My dishwasher...
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Safety tape for steps, not sticking
Is the problem that you want the tape to stay in place even when you use the steps, or that it won't stick even if you don't use the steps??? Indoors or outdoors?? Cmon, you know we need more...
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OT: Senators push bipartisan bill to collect Internet sales taxesor
Will not apply to merchants doing less than $500k in sales. And States will have to opt-in to a new 'simplified' system. Its only a bill... a lonely, lonely bill... sittin' up on Capitol Hill
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$26 million home rehab
"When the Texas Governor's Mansion was officially inaugurated in August 1856, at least some of the Bastrop-pine floors had oilcloth coverings, a stylish touch of the day that caused then-Gov. Elisha...
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Programmable Thermostat
On my Totaline Programmable 5-2 Day Digital Thermostat, the "Mode Switch" is set to "Heat" and the "Fan Switch" is set to "Auto". Now, how do set the temperature so the heater: heats to 80 degrees at...
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Cutting padlocks
"Robert Green" wrote in news:japdld$sjq$ An ordinary hacksaw or Dremel will do just fine, althought it may take you a few minutes to cut through the hasp. I've cut through a few with my Dremel and the...
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Visual screen for garden junque area
We are redoing a back area formerly occupied by (a) laying hens and then (b) vegetable garden. Years ago we laid brick in an area approx 12'x 16'' against the neighbor fence. It is occupied by...
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Carpet Cleaning business equipment/questions
I am seriously considering starting a small carpet cleaning business and I am in the middle of doing research about it. Basically, I wouldn't be doing the actual carpet cleaning myself. Instead, I...
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