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Making a heated chair
Ed Pawlowski snipped-for-privacy@snet.xxx wrote Don’t get any audio and the picture quality is dreadful. I use a heated throw which is like an electric blanket used on the big armchair with stool...
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OT auto booster seat
Just a heads up for the Grandparents - who, like me, can struggle with the big complicated child car seats and booster seats. Here'a a tiny travel booster that is dead-simple and meets all the safety...
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Re: Stained linoleum floor
I have the same problem and would love to know what to do about it.
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OT, iPhone Hack
<> worth a mention? SIX iPhone security flaws have been found by Google researchers – and Apple still hasn't fixed one of them. The holes in Apple's iOS software allow a hacker to take control of...
 
Handheld Propane Torch Cylinder Disposal
Part of the problem is on your end. I posted a reply within hours and I see it.
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Brake pedal goes half way & stops w/no fluid to front
replaced brake lines on chevy pickup (w/abs).Blew out abs with air. Now the pedal goes half way and stops completely when I try to bleed the front and no fluid arrives at the front calipers. Confirmed...
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OT How does GMaps know elevation?
... Though this condition is not exactly hard to fulfill with 31 functional GPS satellites orbiting the Earth right now, discrepancies crop up because the speed at which radio waves travel gets...
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Re: Pella Window Problem
I have had an issue with wasps making nests in the frames from 1998- to today. Called Pella. The girl said she had never heard of the problem before! I find that really hard to believe as I have been...
 
Wall Panels durable for dogs
I have a 55 pound husky mix and we made our closet under the stairs his Room. The problem is he keeps searching the walls and some of the dry wall is coming off. What kind of wall panel can I put on...
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Exhaust bin for bench grinder
I am looking for something to attach to the exhaust to catch the particles, especially the side with the grinding wheel. It making a big mess of particles. It was a "flea market special" I bought...
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Refreezing steaks
I have a freezer that lost power and 6 ribeye steaks thawed. Can I refreeze them and if not why not? Thanx for a reply.
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White cotton shop towel
I do not remember where I bought this, but I would like to buy something similar. It is about 14.5 x 16.5 inches and is made of plain white cotton. Replacement can be +/- a couple of inches of both...
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Dry out pleated HEPA filter
I cleaned a pleated HEPA filter for my vacuum cleaner. I want to dry it out. I ran 70% IPA thru it to draw out the moisture, but it still has some residual moisture in it after 2 days. Any other ideas...
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Lawn mower repair
I have a 22 inch recycler toro with briggs and Stratton engine. It was leaking oil. When i drained it it has aluminum shavings in it. But couldnt get around to fixing that so i fixed the leak put it...
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Minimize effect of IR on security images
IR bulb separate from the camera and outside.
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