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OT Elder drivers
Maybe someone here can help me get serious advice. My step-father is in his early 80's but may be at the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. About a year ago he got a speeding ticket and was totally...
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For Memorial Day
Some historical facts about Memorial Day from the USA Today And some pictures from the Daily Mail, UK. The holiday honors American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. As...
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Diagnose This Dishwasher Leak?
The dishwasher started leaking while running last night. It appears to only leak during certain cycles. The water comes from under the dishwasher. The water appears to be clean. Inside the dishwasher...
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What is more American?
With Memorial Day coming this Monday, What is more American? 1. Apple Pie 2. American Cheese Pick one __________
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Built In Gas Grill No Name Help
Have a grill that the knobs have melted at the stem can't find replacements because the diameter is about 1 7/8 and overall length is 2 3/8", any one have any ideas?
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How to get Square water thru Round pipes
I would think that the water would flow through round pipes just fine, if you double the power of your water pump. Otherwise, machinists have square steel tubing and they would be happy to thread the...
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Time Warner shared internet "up to" speeds
Does anyone use Time Warner Cable internet and have you run a speed test? I just got off the phone with U verse to cancel service and the guy said the "up to" speeds TW claims are usually not even...
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Algaecide
How many pool owners use algaecide and do you have a favorite brand? I don't have much of a problem but I'm thinking of using it during the warmest months. Leslie's has: I'd think a quart would last...
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Drum brakes?
Americans still can't make a car that goes round corners.
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How a Lock Works...
Here's a pretty good animation I came across which can be used to show your non-techie friends and young kids what goes on when you push a key into a cylinder lock and turn it. Jeff
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OT Where to work
I was talking to my nephew about where to suggest he find a job. He has said he doesn't want to have to do anything demeaning or undignified (My guess is he doesn't want to do anything......period). I...
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snake
I have no hair to speak of, it's all the fault of my wife. There is a 90 degree bend where it all seems to accumulate. The next sink on that same run never has a problem. Anyway, the snake was sure...
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What is .875 inch as a fraction?
So to fractionate .875, I'd enter .975? I have so much to learn. - . Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus . . . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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"Rubberized" Pellets Or Chunks To Put Under A Kid's Swing Sert ?"
Hi, Want to put some kind of protective material under a kid's swing set. I remember reading about, a long time ago, a rubberized material, sold as pellets or chunks,that is suitable for outdoor use....
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Hats Off !!!
Todays' folks are in too much rush in every thing all the time.
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