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OT? DIY car job.
by a 572ci Twin Turbo Chevrolet V8 Specs as follows: Dart big M block Lunati pro series 4340 forged crank Oliver billet steel rods Diamond turbo pistons Speed pro "Hellfire" rings Aviaid 4 stage dry...
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Ionizer recommendations
I am looking for some recommendations. I would like filter out cigarette smoke for a single room. Size is about 15 ft. X 20 ft. My research has shown that I need a unit that has both an ionizer and a...
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Sharpening knives
I'm a guy with no clue as to how to easily sharpen pocket knives, kitchen knives, etc. Are there easy to acquire inexpensive "widgets" to make sharpening duck soup simple? What would you recommend?...
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Bathroom GFI question.Can I tap off of it for a shower hi-hat?
As previously metioned in other posts,I am renovating a bathroom. I am installing a hi-hat in the tub/shower area and I would like this to be GFI protected, even though I've heard conflicting advice...
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Side door - repair or replace
Some months ago I posted this pic of my side door, the bottom of which had been ruined by watering nearby shrubs. I tore away loose stuff, looking for ways to repair rather than replace. the NG...
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Who makes Kohler Courage series engines?
Had to buy a new mower last weekend. Ended up with a Husqvarna with the 149cc Kohler Courage engine. Decided to buy from the local dealer rather than the big-box this time, and the version with the...
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Looking to valuate residential propane tank
Hi all We have a residential propane tank beside our rural cabin. It was filled, at least partially, with fuel for inspection and testing when we bought the place about 7 years ago. We guesstimate the...
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Wood stove questions
We want to add a wood burning stove to our bedroom/house wing. My wife thinks it best to go up from the stove, 90 through the wall, and 90 through the metal awning. I say a straight shot through the...
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what are the ways to extend a fireplace chimney?
Hi all, I have a downdraft problem in my fireplace. Horrible smell for days (!) after the fire has been finished. The chimney guy I invited suggested that the chimney is to short. I tend to believe...
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Stolen from house: 2-story COPPER downspout. Replace with what?
We read how in Iraq, early on after the invasion, they were tearing down power-lines for the valuable copper they'd then sell. Seems to be happening here too. Someone stole one of the three...
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how to "sharpen" "free up" 20yr OLD Berol China Marker (Grease Pencil)?
how to "sharpen" "free up" 20yr OLD Berol China Marker (Grease Pencil)? Yeah, I pull back the string enough to pull off the next layer of paper, and that works until maybe 5 inches of paper get...
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Maths is hard! - Electricity prices
I just got off the 'phone with my electricity provider. I was looking at my bill and computing I was paying 12.5 cents/kwh, I inquired as to why I shouldn't switch to another provider, some offering...
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OT Terra Nova
Tonight at 8PM on FOX. I hope it is half as good as the hype.
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Help. House Generator Finally Fixed - - Sort Of
Stationery Kohler 12Res located outside house. This unit is for electrical outages only; it is not used 24/7. It was a bad breaker on the generator itself. The generator tech didn't have a replacement...
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Where to find decorative lampholders (?)
Looking for lampholders for globe lamps. The closest I've found are these on AliBaba - but I really don't need 1000! anyone run across anything more decorative than the standard Leviton keyless...
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