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How to joint compound over a wood surface to make flat with adjacent drywall?
There is 1/2 inch chip board adjacent [flush surface] to drywall and need to blend between the two with a flat surface. *IF* instead of wood the surface were drywall; I would just tape and apply joint...
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OT: real football
Hi All, Real football tomorrow, played out on the grass in the open at Lambeau Field. Packers vs. 40 Whiners: 3:30 pm CST on Fox national weather service: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5....
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Spacing of wood furniture to a furnace
Hi All, We are working on altering our floor plan to accommodate a exterior was direct vent gas furnace. Does anyone know the proper spacing of wood furniture from a gas furnace such the the heat...
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10 years ago
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OT - Check Engine Lights, Computer Codes and Passing Inspection
I asked 5 different "experts" the same question and got 3 different answers. "If a vehicle has an intermittent Check Engine Light from an Evap code, and the light is off when the vehicle gets...
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Brand new MTD snowblower - broken transmission out of the box
Hi, The transmission on my new MTD snowblower from Target squealed loudly and s topped working about ten minutes out of the box: It looks like the belt is loose as it's engaged, but only moving at...
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10 years ago
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Health of posters
I've been reading here posts from people rambling and bragging about their screwed up health problems. I'm amazed by how many posters here have such bad health. Is this really true, or is it just part...
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Ariens Snowblower Question Regarding Their "Auto Turn" Feature ?
Hi Folks, Need a new Snowblower for our house. Way back in the old days, about 10 years ago, most all Ariens Snowblowers had a true Differential in the drive system. Worked like a charm. Made all...
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I'm wired !
We now have a temporary power service to the new construction . 9 outlets on 3 circuits and one lighting circuit hot at this time . IR happy . -- Snag
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German architect gets one-year sentence in death of L.A. firefighter
A German architect accused of recklessly installing a fireplace in his Hollywood Hills mansion, leading to a firefighter?s death in February 2011, is expected to serve about six months in jail after...
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Request test jig suggestion for microUSB phone charging current
How would you make a test jig out of a spare USB cable? For $1.99, I bought at Frys today, this 6-foot USB-A to microB USB male-to-male cable. If I cut the cable in half, and isolate the wires, how...
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Christmas day fire (will need some home repair)
This fire displaced a friend of mine (and his wife and 11 y.o. daughter) Hope everyone has a go bag to keep you alive while you rebuild. He was fortunate to be able to move in with relatives for a few...
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Wind chill and water pipes
Tonight in NYS supposed to be 0F, and wind chill -10 or so. Which number is the one which concerns water pipes freezing? I know the pipes won't get below the actual temp, but are they more likely to...
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Flat bulb. Light bulb, that is.
Phillips has something called a SlimStyle. Article in the U.K. Daily Mail: Philips' SlimStyle light bulb promises to be more efficient, less likely to break than other bulbs and will last for 23...
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10 years ago
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Moen Customer Service A1
Plastic soap dispenser bottle on a 10 year old Moen kitchen faucet broke. My fault. I'm putting in new counter tops. Forgot the bottle was there when I pulled out the sink. I called Moen 1-800. A new...
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Quiet Line Windows (Milgard)
Does anyone here have any experience with Milgard "Quiet Line" windows? Comments appreciated.
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10 years ago
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