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Looking to light up my thermostat
LED pocket flashlight. $1 at Walmart. Comes with a strap, so put a hook on the wall next to the 'stat for hanging the flashlight.
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Cannot ignite
Can get pilot and logs to light but goes back out
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OT, sort of: Wi-fi & mobile homes?
That's impressive. I brought this up because in my investigative days, when I was visiting my brother and bored in the middle of the night, but unable to make noise like I do at home, I got in my car...
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Hang up and drive!
Biggest Spike in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years "When distracted driving entered the national consciousness a decade ago, the problem was mainly people who made calls or sent texts from their cellphones....
 
Massachusetts construction worker killed after saw hits him in throat
These tools can kill us, even if we take proper safety precautions.... Massachusetts construction worker killed after saw hits him in throat...
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comfortmaker furnace
turn thermostat on auto and bump up heat and nothing, no click
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Table saw question
My first reaction would be to check to see if the blade is tight. I had a circular saw that did not seem to hold a blade tight, no matter how tight I made it. It was a cheap saw that appeared to be...
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I cant understand this
Because they are green with envy.
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My new vinly window won't close
Removing it will void the warranty. Sounds like it is not square and needs to be taken out and properly installed. Anything else is half assed and may become a bigger problem down the road. You can...
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What type of bulbs should be used in a Broan Allure Range Hood model QS130WWW?
The sales person told us to us 40 watt LED bulbs for better lighting. but in reading product information it says off the shelf replacement LED bulbs are not recommended for range hoods. Please advise.
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Stormin is dead but his posting seem to continue
Your subject line leads me to believe you are under the impression "Stormin Mormon" may be posting from his grave, but what you are seeing is someone with the moniker of "Stormin' Norman" posting....
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Bathing in gasoline
Hello, this is Stephen Bannon (Robert's brother) After working on a car, I am all greasy and water wont take it off. I want to safely fill my bathtub with gasoline so I can take a bath in it. That...
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Sticky furnace valve replace or new furnace?
I wonder if the OP has checked online prices just for comparison's sake. She didn't mention whether $600 includes labor.
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OT-cars Repairing headling
I went thru this hassle on an old Chevy. The headliner (not headling), was falling and was flapping against the top of my head of I had the car windows open. All that foam crap was falling and making...
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How best to dilute gasoline to use in a kitchen sink?
Any suggestions of common household chemicals that can dilute gasoline? I use gasoline as a home goo-gone substitute for removing labels. Most often I do it outside, because of the stink, but I want...
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