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Amazon review process
Anybody else here run in to something like this? I often buy repair related items (tools, etc) from Amazon, and I consider the reviews an important decision element. While browsing yesterday, I happen...
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Where Oh Where do all those Ice Scrapers go.... ???
Every winter I buy at least one ice scraper for the car. Usually several of them. And over the years I've learned to not buy the real cheap ones because they always break. I spend a couple bucks more...
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GFCI's
The outlets in the back of the house are on a 20A GFCI. (Note to self: are there any other outlets on that same circuit that I need to chase down?) Presently using them to light XMAS lights on one of...
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Thermal cube receptical
I saw this yesterday when searching for something else. Sounds handy for preventing freezeups by turning on a heating device when the temperature inside reaches 35 degrees. Could be handy if you go...
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Separate thread, why aren't my Toyota brakes as good as a Toyota Rav5
Separate thread, why aren't my Toyota brakes as good as a Toyota Rav5 I don't know if this is the proper procedure, but iirc it's bad form to hijack a thread with one's own topic. Yet they're related....
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What home repairs are you most Afraid of?
What home repairs are you most Afraid of? From reading this newsgroup and talking to people, it seems that electrical is the most feared. But there is good reason for that, since electricity can kill....
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This looked dangerous (Gas leak)
I was watching that old tv show "Emergency" (being re-run on Me-Tv). They rescued someone trying to commit suicide by turning on the gas. As soon as the paramedics arrived, they carried the person...
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40:1 vs 50:1 for leaf blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers etc
I'm not that experienced, hence this noob question for help. I can never remember if it's 40:1 or 50:1 for my small gas tools, and I never use all that much gas anyone (usually far less than a gallon...
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Jaguar crusis
Friend with a Jaguar gets a message on the dash, Cruise Control Not Available. Wife checks Jaguar forums. Finds suggestion to tape up a crack in the air intake pipe. No crack, but lid for window...
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Blade size for a band saw ?
I picked up a "Springfield Cast" 12" bench bandsaw, at an auction. It's model 20412. I have never heard of this brand of tools, or who sold them..... But for $6, I thought I'd give it a try. When I...
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OT what is the demonstrators' objection (2023 Update)
OT I understood why there were demonstrators against the world meeting in Seattle, or Savos or whatever, where they were discussing trade and demostrators thought it was another way for the rich to...
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Outlet strip
For folks with lots of wall warts:
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Long delay for range
Went to Lowes today to buy a range. I know they have a very small stock at the stores. I thought it may take 3 or 4 days for them to get one. I was told that it may take over 30 days to get a white LG...
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Junk : Legitimate Phone Calls - Your Ratio ?
Since the DNC lists became moot a couple of years ago, our junk calls have increased dramatically - and, so far, I've been too cheap to spring for CallerID and Simultaneous Ring in order to use...
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That's not a Snowbrush, *This* is a Snowbrush
I bought 4 of these this weekend for ~$17 apiece. One for me and one for each of my ladies. The brush/broom portion rotates 90°, the handle extends to 60" with a lever button - nothing to unscrew -...
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