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OT Complaints by travelers
Looks interesting. I lived up in the Bay Area but seldom made it further south on the coast than Santa Cruz. Whenever I was heading south on business I was usually dashing down the interstate...
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AC Keeps running with power off
[snip] Is it your own home or a rental? If yours, then it's probably worth doing some work and replacing that entire sleeve assembly. Best option: You can get "mini splits" which are far, far, more...
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Tone control for msa30x amplifier
I found this example of tone circuits and can do some basic audio circuit modifications, ut not an electronics pro, guru, nerd, etc... for listening to lovely wifes "advice" when. I an in one room and...
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Mansfield toilet incomplete flush
I just had an issue with my Mansfield flush valve being too hard to flush, it felt like the handle would break. I replaced the gasket at the bottom of the plunger and that fixed that issue, but the...
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OT How old are you and how were you taught to read?
That's what the LA schools (and probably everybody else) used. When we read aloud I thought that we were supposed to do it with big pauses between the words like all the other kids did. It seemed...
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rotting bad section of roof, how to replace??
On Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:44:31 -0400, Larz wrote: cut the board in the middle of the rafter so you can set the board on top of the joist - the same as it would be done when the carport was built. You...
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Eye Chart messages
The whole meaning of life? Why that's 42.
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ings Gets Results
President Trump’s Plan to Stem Border Crossings Gets Results “President Donald Trump’s plan to force Mexico to stem the flow of migrants across the southwest border of the U.S. appears to be...
 
Wooden water/sewer pipes.
I was watching a show called Modern Marvels. It showed wooden pipes from long ago. It also showed wooden pilings being driven for New Orleans. Wooden pilings have been holding Venice, Italy up for...
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building an outside handrail
... That is, according to the description, "Rackable to a range of 0° to 41°" which would seem to suit the purpose. Alternatively, find a local wrought iron specialist. --
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building an outside handrail
I am building an outside metal handrail because I was unhappy with the ones from Home Depot, Walmart, E-Bay and Lowes. You would think that EBay would have what I want, but it seems as if it is all...
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three Romex sets in ceiling box
First and foremost, you need to obtain an electrical permit from your local taxing authority. The permit and inspection in my locale would run ~$250. Then, and only then, can you shove more wires in...
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OT Big increase in the number of drugstores
If you look closely, at the same time all the mom & pop pharmacies were closing up. They could not keep up with the evolving technology and ability of chains to buy cheap in volume. Drugs aside, many...
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Ot what jobs are there for a b in arts degree?
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old lamp post , new lamp
Better yet...solar lamp. Just did it last month, Aug 2019.
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