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Paver form
I bought one of those random repeat forms that end up with a paver walkway of what appears to be random sized stones, but there is a repeat in it. You get your base prepared, lay the form on there,...
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Oiler does not work in Ridgid 535 pipe threader
I bought a Ridgid 535 pipe threader at an auction at an advantageous price. This thing did not work at all, at first. Nothing would run. I swapped the top and bottom brushes and it started to run...
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12 years ago
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OT - CFL's, The China Syndrome
3 pack of decorative bulbs. No mention in the article of what they used to cost, but they're over 3 times the price of spiral "40W" CFL's on HD's site... On HD's site, 60's are $6.50 for a 4 pack vs....
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12 years ago
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An emergency first aid kit for home repair
I went to take a shower and the cold water faucet handle broke loose. The grooves got stripped. Fortunately the local Lowe's hadn't closed for the evening yet, and I replaced it. But this got me to...
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12 years ago
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Air conditioner chemical 'huffing' becoming dangerous trend
evolution in action at least it's happening before they are likely to have bred
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12 years ago
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Cover exterior foundation with XPS insulation
My new addition foundation is insulated from exterior with 2" XPS sheets glued to the foundation. How do I cover these sheets to finish the foundation? The foundation is moistly below grade with...
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12 years ago
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Speaking of harbor Freight...
According to a coupon loaded HF flyer I got in the snail mail yesterday, a brick and mortar HF just opened about 10 minutes (7 miles) from me. It's in the small city where I do all of my Sam's Club,...
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Portable emergency generator recommendations?
Considering buying about a 5KW portable generator for emergency use. So it needs to be reliable but does not have to endure long use over it's lifetime. Around here it might get used 5 hours every 5...
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12 years ago
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Wiring question
Want to install several X10 relay switches in the house to turn on lights r= emotely. This would obviate my walking across the room in the dark to get = to the light switch. Problem: The X10...
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12 years ago
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OT Car Key question
Just got a spare key for my car. The thing comes with a black plastic cap on the end. Is there an easy way to get the thing off? Melt it?? Burn it? Chisel it (not so easy)?
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Anyone put a variable control into a Broan Vented Stove fan?
I would be interested in knowing the success or failure of someone taking o= ut the Off-Lo-Hi switch in a Broan over the oven hood/fan to allow variable= control of the fan and hopefully lower the...
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I want my own 100 gallon propane tank.
I can't help you with your quest, but have you asked the propane companies if they'd have issues with filling a largish tank owned by the customer? There might be liability issues that would throw a...
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12 years ago
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Sharpen a knife with a cup
30-second video
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12 years ago
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They dont sell posts!!!!
I'm planning to build a fence and need fence posts. I went to the POST OFFICE to buy the posts. They said they dont sell posts..... What the fuck..... why are they called the POST OFFICE if they dont...
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12 years ago
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On regulations...
"The report focuses on the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which was designed to limit exposure to lead-based paints in houses built before 1978. Imposed...
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