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Can two twin matrresses be made into one BIG bed?
How is it possible to set two twin mattresses side by side to make one big bed? How to cover or fill in the "crevice" between the twins? Should I use tow twin bed frames..... or one big king frame to...
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HF Sale this weekend
Harbor Freight is having another of its "because the sun comes up" events. This time they're calling it a "Parking Lot Sale." An interesting item is a 10" table saw for $69.99. Tilts 0-60° in...
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Another question about light bulb socket on garage door opener
I have a Craftsman 1/2-hp garage door opener that is maybe 12 years old. Over the years I've had trouble with the light bulb not turning on because of the vibration, which was fixed by rescrewing...
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Fluorescent Tubes
Been 20 years since the tubes in the laundry room were replaced, and these new tubes flicker for about 30 seconds before becoming bright. Is this just a slow warm-up process due to their supposed...
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Is EMI/RMI filter working ?
I don't recall where I got it, but I have a device that plugs into a standard 3-prong outlet. It uses both outlets and has 6 outlets in the front. It also has a sticker on it that says EMI/RFI...
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Help: Amana dryer lg8109s2
Our dryer quit heating and I read on a web page that replacing the coils will do the trick. My question. Is this the part I should replace? s Unlimited space to host images, easy to use image...
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Front Porch
I have a concrete front porch that needs some help. There are the obvious repairs that I know what to do with, but...The surface is uneven and has a small valley in it, along with a lengthwise crack...
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Broken Concrete: Disposal
I've generated about 6 yards of concrete chunks that need to find a new home. So far, I've determined: My local recycling facility will take it and U$ 55.00 FOB their site which is about 12...
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If anyone has installed a Solar Hot Water system, can u tell us about it and post pics please ?
Im currently designing an Open/Direct system for 100 percent of my domestic hot water needs. (Im in Florida and dont have to be concerned with freezing ). Please share your system and/or technical...
 
running electrical lines above-ground?
Hi all: I am going to be trying to add an electrical circuit to a gazebo that is being placed in a backyard that is already completed/grown out. I don't think it would be possible to dig a trench...
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Wood Bath Mat
Hi All, I was wondering if anybody has ever used a wooden bath mat. I saw a nice example in myer and I was wondering if they work well. I was also wondering if anybody has made one. The ones I have...
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What kind of weed
I have this weed that I cannot get rid of. It is surrounding my sweet basil, radishes and zucchini. I am hesitant of using a weed killer. If I knew what it is, I could Google it and get some specific...
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Consumer Reports review of Cool Surge portable air cooler
Thought you might be interested in this take on the Cool Surge portable air cooler.
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GFI wiring problem
I have a partially-dead GFI circuit: This circuit powers two electrical outlet in the back bedrom and a light in a bathroom, as well as a wall outlet in that bathroom which has a GFI receptacle. I...
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Insulating above a Drop ceiling . Question.
Im going to have about 2' in the center above the drop ceiling, and of course a decreasing height as you move toward the exterior walls. Which is more effective ?: Insulate all the way up, or,...
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