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Which is better insulation
I just put up my storm windows in the basement (full length windows in the bathroom and bedroom). Past years I put styrofoam between the upper half of the three windows. Would bubble wrap provide...
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Strange gutter configuration
As I was driving to work today I noticed a strange gutter configuration on a house. I'll classify the house as "high end"...several thousand square feet, all brick, nice dormers, landscaping, etc. It...
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carpet cleaner ????
I am looking for input regarding carpet (steamer) cleaners, could go as hi as $500.00. Things I already know need a heater larger volume. thank you
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How to make a speedbump-like concrete dam?
My factory building has two bay type garage doors. One of them faces a parking lot, which happens to be so very slightly above the floor level inside the building. So, during a rain, wates ingresses...
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10 cheapest BEST cities to live.... and to run a mfr'g bidniss??
first listing, Sandusky, Ohio, gives the articles sources. Michigan, Ohio, Indiana seem to dominate -- haven't checked the geography, but mebbe all close to mfr'g towns? Elkhart, Indiana f'sure. But...
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Double Cut saw
Harbor Freight is promoting their new double-cut saw with two blades rotating in opposite directions. the video, I was impressed by how well it cut chain-mail for a potential armor alteration...
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Putty used to seal electrical service meter boxes, etc.
What is the technical term for the putty that electricians use to seal around service cables where they enter meter boxes, or pass through walls?
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Toilet mechanics
We have an old house with old plumbing. One toilet, in particular, backs up about once a month, so I keep a plunger handy. The other day, it not only backed up, but overflowed dumping about an inch of...
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Home thermostat doesn't respond to changes in temperature......
We have a modern digital thermostat that we mainly use during the summer months and we have noticed that if we have all the windows shut then the temperature (on the thermostat) does not change as the...
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spray foam insulation
Anyone used the spray-in-foam insulation? I'm looking at closing in a area in my attic and was looking at using the spray foam. Anyone have experience and advise on which type to use? Thanks, Tom
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OT: An uber bright kid
sound like they're intent on having him turn out as 'normal' as possible, and giving him a well rounded childhood. R http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016447952_gabriel09m.html
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Has anyone had experience with Echo chainsaw ?
I'm in need of purchasing a chain saw. Am having 3 large oaks trimmed and 3 large pines removed. The trunks of the pines will be hauled off but I must cut up/burn the limbs. I will also cut up the oak...
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Tyvek for roof -- instead of felt?
OK, I have to say, I don't really know what was going on. I was on my way to work and saw a "roofing crew" atop a house and noticed that they had Tyvek spread out all over the roof. They also had...
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Build a gun in your garage
Using tools you may already have (SawStop not required).
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OT - Seriously misleading ad
A recent ad for Sylvania auto headlight bulbs showed their product "a" is 30% brighter*, "b" is 35% brighter, and "c" is 50% brighter*. When you look at the fine print for * you find the statement...
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