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[SOLVED] Window Film Removal
Several years ago we put the window film on our windows to help block the sunlight. It gradually faded out and has gotten scratched in several places. Today we started trying to take it off using a...
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OT your landscape
Sorry for another OT. Maybe this NG ought to be renamed the 'OT' NG. Anyway, here is a humorous piece giving us a different perspective on how we landscape/ Bob-tx God said: "Frank, you know all about...
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Voltage question about European Transformer
I bought an external modem. It came with a European transformer to plug into outlet. There are some real odd round plugs on it. It reads INPUT: 230V ~50HZ 140MA OUTPUT: 12V 1A It came with an adaptor...
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high velocity fan blade not balanced?
I bought a high velocity floor fan with metal blades (model 9220). On the fastest setting, the fan vibrates slightly, but it has rubber bushing between the fan and the feet, so the vibration is...
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Fluid dynamics of the men's room
Leaving off the OT, since this is plainly serious science of concern to a.h.r. Dear Cecil: I conducted due diligence at your Web site, but found no reference to a delicate but vital question that has...
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OT: Groupon offer - Car Tires
Amigos, have you any experience with/opinion about, the following tire brands that I never heard of. They are featured on a GroupOn 60% off deal ($40 toward $100/tire). This would be for a '99 Nissan...
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Lawn renovation - aerate or dethatch?
Those are my two choices before overseeding my 12,000 sq ft lawn in central NJ. Few companies offer dethatching, but I'm not sure if that's for their convenience or because aerating is really the best...
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Recommendations for good car inverter
Now that I have my power back 5 days after Hurricane Irene, can someone recommend me a good car inverter at a reasonable price? I need it to power basic stuff like cell phone chargers, laptops, etc....
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Looking for a basement dehumidifier
I've gone through three ** dehumidifiers. Each has failed and the company is finally refunding the purchase price under the original five-year warranty. Now I need to find one that will sit on a shelf...
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Generator battery replace question?
Of course, like many on the East Coast I lost power in the wee hours of last Sunday morning and it was just restored late this afternoon. (over 5 days). But, I have my trusty Honda ES6500 generator....
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Lawn Sprinkler System?
I am considering installing a lawn sprinkler system, but haven't really seen the type of system I am looking for. We have a fairly large yard, though it is mostly lots of little small areas and not a...
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FEMA releases new disaster measurement scale
08:15 am September 1, 2011 ? Twitter (14) ? Facebook (258) ? E-mail ? Share ? Print ? Comments (23) ? Recommend (15) by MARK MEMMOTT If the lights are still out, that's bad news. One staple of...
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OT: New Texas laws in effect today
* Children may no longer ride in a towed watercraft (on the highway) (dogs evidently okay) [anti-redneck law] * Minors sending nekkid pics of themselves now face only misdemeanor charges, unless in a...
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More defective Chinese products!
"[TEHRAN, Iran] Iranian publishers are complaining that cost-saving plans to print Qurans in China are yielding embarrassing results: A slew of typos."...
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Water supply to a water-powered sump pump
Since I already have two AC-powered sump pumps, and a generator, I already have a belt and suspenders situation. But, the generator is not too easy to start, and the last time I was out of town and...
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