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Workbench design. Viable?
I need a specialized kind of workbench on a low budget and this is my thinking so far... Basic requirement: laminate surface about 8ft by 2ft and 34 inches off the ground. I've seen 8 ft laminate...
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Dripping water dispencer on refrig
I have a Whirlpool sided-by-side refrigerator with ice & water in the freezer door. Recently the water dispenser has started leaking. The problem is definitely not that the dispenser switch is being...
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Silverfish
Does anyone know how to get rid of silverfish? We see one in our bathroom about 3 times/week. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Rust-Oleum faux counter tops
My wife is always after me to put in granite counter tops and I'm running out of excuses. Has anyone tried this yet? http://www.rustoleumtransformations.com/
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13 years ago
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Good Mailbox Paint
After we had two I items stolen from our rural mailbox, I bought one of those big lockable boxes: don't like the black paint. Would like to paint it gray. What kind of paint should I use to withstand...
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13 years ago
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Screws for aluminum?
I need to refasten an aluminum splash shield to the bottom of my aluminum shower door. Previous screws were steel, I guess, and rusted out. What shall I use to minimize galvanic action? I haven't seen...
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13 years ago
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Repairing a USB 2.0 hub
What most likely kill the hub? Could it be repaired in general? It's a Samsung PUH-7000NB.
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My house was stolen
It's not uncommon for people to have small objects stolen. Jewelry, cash, tools, and electronics are at the top of the list. Even larger items such as cars, motorcycles, and furniture are stolen. But...
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13 years ago
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Are you willing to pay $2000 to clean up a broken CFL bulb?
Are you willing to pay $2000 (or more) to clean up a broken CFL light bulb? Subject: Mercury Alert WASHINGTON - Brandy Bridges heard the claims of government officials, environmentalists and retailers...
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Triple tap
I used to have a tap, most call a triple tap. The one I had was actually 6 taps. It had a screwdriver handle and three taps on a shank that you could flip in the handle and had 3 more. I have not been...
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13 years ago
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OT--Battery maintainer
Stored my Harley last fall starting mid November. I put a Schaller 1.5 amp battery maintainer on it at that time. Today I fired it up and it turned over like it would while in use. I've owned the bike...
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13 years ago
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Hole Saw size
What size hole saw do I need to make a hole to mount an old work octagonal box. Your help will save me time and conversation with people I had rather not talk with in the BIG BOX store. Jimmie
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13 years ago
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More concrete paving questions
Still getting estimates on paving the remainder of my driveway. Latest concrete guy comes in and says they no longer use wire mesh, it ends up rusting and then popping the concrete, so they mix a...
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13 years ago
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OT, OT, OT - Heart Surgery Survival Guide
I've been posting here for quite a bit, and my main contributions have been to help people with DIY problems. But a few months ago, I started putting my sig on my posts my blog and website on heart...
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13 years ago
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Need to replace coax cable. Need advice.
The coaxial cable for cable tv that goes to my second floor tvs needs to be replaced. The coax cable somehow runs up onto my roof, through the attic, and then connects to a splitter in the attic. The...
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