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Web Sites that give elevation as part of map information
I would like to get a map website that also gives latitude, longitude and elevation as you move/pause the cursor over the map. Suggestions appreciated.
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Grundfos pump motor hums
After 30 years use, I replaced my water heater pump Grundfos model UP 15-18 with a new unit 3 years ago. I just noticed it no longer seems to be working: it just hums very quietly, no vibration...
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13 years ago
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Need recommendation for knee pads
Every set of knee pads I seem to buy dig into the back of my legs and drive me crazy after an hour of use or they keep sliding down and I'm constantly having to pull them up. Does anybody have a...
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13 years ago
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Garden Vinegar vs Roundup
I used to use Roundup when I lived in NM and never really worried about the trees because there are so few out there. Then I moved Central TX where live oaks are pretty much everywhere. I listen to...
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13 years ago
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Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Protection
Yeah, buy a car not easily crawled under, and/or fabricate a cage of 1/4" bar stock to bolt over the cat. Cables are too easy to cut. Having to secure a cat is about the stupidest thing I've heard in...
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13 years ago
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Fan Motor on AC Unit will not turn off
The Fan on my AC unit will not turn off even if I turn everything off on the thermaostat, only thing that will turn it off is flipping the breaker. I have changed the contactor and thermostat out and...
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13 years ago
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"Back off" fully opened faucet?
Amigos y amigas, this has been bugging me for years. I was taught that after opening a faucet to its fullest, one should "back off" a little. WHY???
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13 years ago
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Expansion Joint Question
The expansion joint where the driveway meets the front of the garage has deteriorated. Both are over 35 years old. My plan is to slightly grind down what is left of the joint then fill it. My question...
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13 years ago
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Lesson of the year 2008
is a neat site. There used to be a video of an old guy playing it too, but he uses a slightly different fingering. Maybe on Youtube. Eh.....simple but cool. Jim
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13 years ago
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New concrete driveway, patio, and walkways
I am looking to replace a home driveway, patio, and connecting walkways, and am gathering quotations. I am posting here to ask for help with several items: 1. Is a concrete job ok to perform at this...
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13 years ago
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Removing steel door frame from concrete block wall?
A small add-on to garage is concrete block with one door. The old door is hollow core and falling apart. The frame is steel with no apparent screws or fasteners showing. The frame has coats of old...
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13 years ago
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Harbor Freight phone system hacked...
Called HF customer service today to straighten out a credit card flub, and using the number on the letter, 1-800-423-2567, I was directed to call 1-800-444-2353, which in turn redirected to...
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13 years ago
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painting galvanized flashing
The roofers did a nice job and the new roof looks fine except for one thing: the galvanized valley flashing kinda sticks out visually. I'd like to paint it to blend in better if not actually match the...
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13 years ago
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San Bruno go boom!
Been watching the teevee nooz coverage of the San Bruno [San Francisco peninsula] gas main explosion and conflagration. Wow. I used to live about a mile away from that spot, across Skyline Blvd.; used...
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13 years ago
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What kind of clear coat for acrylic paint
We asked an artist to paint a mural on the side of the house. The artist used acrylic paint for the mural, about 4x6 feet. The background is water- based house paint, acrylic or latex (Kelly Moore)....
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13 years ago
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