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Garden Hose Freeze Protection
I have a commercial quality 1" rubber garden hose. Faucet is sheltered in the basement. We are due for some cold weather (12F). I've never given this much thought. Do I need to drain the hose or not?...
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late (too late) winterizing of water faucets: 24F, can't open outside faucet
A little help, please. (Yeah, should have done the water 2 weeks ago, at least!) Anyway, it's now 24f outside (1am night), can't "open" the valve in the faucet. Try to twist-open the faucet (ie...
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need help with leather
I have an expensive case specially fitted for fountain pens which has been left in a cupboard. The leather both outside and inside seems to have degraded and become sticky. Is there anything I can do...
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13 years ago
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On aging
There's an incredibly stupid commercial with somebody called something like the "bowel lady." I flip away when ever it comes on. You're right about bullshit. Plaque? Next they'll be selling bowel...
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13 years ago
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Sikai drawer slides
There is a company in my town that was bringing in Chinese cabinets. The guy has about 1,000 Sikai drawer glides. There are a couple of different lengths. I can get all of them for a very cheap price....
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13 years ago
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Drywall over brick walls in basement
I live in Toronto. I have an old (c 1920) brick home with an unfinished basement. I would like to drywall the basement to give it a bit of a finished look. The walls are dry. There is some...
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13 years ago
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Harbor Freight coupons conditions stricter
Nope. I received exactly one of the free flashlights, as per the conditions listed on the coupon, which state "Limit one per customer." Jon
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13 years ago
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Better low-flush toilets
Having just replaced a toilet for a friend yesterday, just wanted to plop in my observations here for those who might be looking to do the same. The toilet being replaced was a low-flush one, not very...
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13 years ago
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Question about toilet tank leak
This toilet has been dry and out of use for several months and is about two years old. After reconnecting it with a new seal and the cold water line tight with no leaks, it leaks like a gushing river...
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13 years ago
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Too Many Ice Melt Products!
Which one should I use for this application? 50+ year old concrete stoop with brick border on steps, slightly deteriorated. 50+ year old concrete walkway with 1/2" stone aggregate, slightly...
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13 years ago
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Insulation between garage and living space above
I've been working on my garage project and I'm about to the point of installing insulation on the garage ceiling. The joists between the living space above and the garage are 22" inches tall and...
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13 years ago
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House Fire
No loss? What about the contents? Harry K
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13 years ago
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Kudos to the French justice system
When was the last time anyone investigated an airplane accident all the way down to the mechanic and held him responsible. Kudos to the French justice system. We here in the U.S. need to get back to...
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13 years ago
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Add a motion detector to existing porch lights
I replaced my flood lights, so I bought new ones with built in motion detectors. They are "smart" enough to work with only a hot and neutral. They work because you leave the switch on all the time....
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Do you think this is just a coincidence?
There is a seven unit condominium apartment building in Southern California. The apartment building was re-roofed. To re-roof the building the HVAC package units over the roof were disconnected and...
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13 years ago
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