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OT checkilng luggage atht the plane's door
OT It seems there are 3 ways people check suitcases too big for the airplane's overhead or under seat. At the entrance to the airport, if the airline has that. At the ticket counter. Or at the gate,...
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Lakewood Kool Operator 20 inch fan thermal fuse
Lakewood Kool Operator 20 inch fan will not run even though motor turns freely. Possibly thermal fuse is blown. Is it possible to replace the fuse? If so, how? The fan was manufactured in August 1995.
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O.T. Gas mileage using cruise control
I made a 600 mile trip using mostly highways. I had my cruise control set for 55 mph. Previously in 2015, I got 28.4 mpg. But this last trip I got 29.8 mpg. Is that possible since it is 7 years later?...
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Solar panel question
I've often given telemarketers a fake name. Today, that person, Vladimir, got a call from a company that sells solar panels. They wanted to come out and give a quote. They had an address, said the sun...
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Ping micky...That Block Of Concrete
Try this... (Video link is safe)
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Sudsy drain
Yesterday, we had a downpour after 5 days of a heat wave. My single family home has 3 sewer drains around the basement area, only one is the exterior near my basement door. As I was watching the...
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Home warranty companies pro and con.
If you come across a few major appliances problems than it may be worth to take out a plan. But lets say I have a plan for 22 dollars a month for a 3 year plan, and i only have that one problem in the...
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Where to buy TFE slides for metal storage shed’s doors.
Where to buy the TFE/plastic slide/hanger for metal doors on my old metal storage shed.
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Can I get toaster oven totally wet?
I have a Hamilton Beach 6 slice 1400 watt convection toaster oven. I want to clean the heck out if it. To do so I will be using barkeepers stainless cleaner, a scrub pad and water. How wet can I get...
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OT Kids
Most of us here are parents or grandparents. A lot of truth here
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Kool deck resurface
OurKool deck surface has many "bald" spots with concrete showing through. We can't afford to have it professionally redone. Is there any "paint on" or spray on that will help me cover those spots to...
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OT: Amazon Debits Card Before They Ship
I made one of my infrequent purchases from Amazon last week and not being a Prime member, free delivery was scheduled for a week out. Fine, it's not like I needed the four items in any kind of a...
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Clothes Dryer
Are gas clothes dryers permitted or only electric? Thank you.
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OT. Ford Focus EV Battery Issue
Early adopters run into problems usually not faced by those who tag along. <> A battery for this car isn't available. A Florida family ran into a major problem after buying an electric vehicle, the...
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Any zero VOC appliance paint?
Hi All, Anyone know of a zero VOC appliance (Washing machine) paint? Many thanks, -T
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