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WD-40 for everything?
I just saw a Readers Digest article recommending WD-40 for FIFTY (50) uses. I only got to 30 before I had to go to something else. Nothing against WED 40, but does this sound reasonable? HB
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OT, Tom Clancy, RIP
I just heard on the news that Tom Clancy has passed away in then hospital. I enjoyed his work and movies based on his books. o_O TDD
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Coleman 7970-656d doesn't stay on--starts, click-clicks, shuts off; repeats
We have an (older) Coleman 7970-656D furnace in a mobile home. For a few years now we have the same issue(s) -- it attempts to start okay....ignitor lights, gas burns for a few seconds, then it clicks...
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What happens when an electrical motor dies?
If I set up an exhaust fan in the crawlspace that runs non stop, eventually the motor would wear out and fail. Would it go up in flame? Or are all motors used in the usa required to shutdown...
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10 years ago
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Neighbors fence on my property.
My back neighbor's fence is on my property anywhere from 1 inch up to 6 inc hes in places. We have known about this since we moved in but felt that 6 inches wasn't anything to really worry about....
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10 years ago
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Need a drill bit recomendation to drill hard brick
Need a drill bit recommendation to drill hard brick New (to us) house. Wall brick is hard and the regular masonry drill bit won't (litterly) cut it. What brand(s) should I be looking to buy? TIA
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10 years ago
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Internet to TV players, services?
I'm curious if anyone is using just the internet for their TV viewing. How does it compare to other sources of TV content? Thanks muchly.
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10 years ago
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Erratic Refrigrator
I have a 10 year old Jennair up/down refrigerator. Last Friday both freezer and refrigerator started to get warm. Judging by the noise, the compressor was running. Saturday it kept getting warmer,...
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10 years ago
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favorite non-contact voltage detector?
Replaced the batteries in my Amprobe one that I've had for a year or so with Eneloops; it got very warm and now doesn't work even with the old alkalines back in it. I'm not impressed as I received...
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10 years ago
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Home surveillance
Hi, Any one into home surveillance stuff? what camera(s) are you using? Just started installing, setting up couple cameras indoor and outdoor to hook up to my NAS box. First couple days learning curve...
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10 years ago
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Fixing Insulation under trailer
I have a Park Model Trailer, had to cut open the plastic wrap under the trailer to repair a water leak. I need to know what would be the best type of tape to seal up the openings, would if be wise to...
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10 years ago
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OT, Bill Gates: Ctrl + Alt + Delete 'was a mistake'
I actually think it's a good idea because it prevents a lot of "mistakes". ^_^ TDD The keyboard combo to force-close applications was not on purpose. The keyboard combo to force-close applications was...
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10 years ago
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Overhead Door Brand Opener Diagnostic help?
I've had this opener for a number of years. Its the Phantom belt drive model. Always worked like a charm. The other day, however, it won't close. The opener is in the open position (door disengaged)...
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10 years ago
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How do i find a wood stud behind a wall that has a stone facade?
I'm trying to mount a 50lbs cedar mantle over my fire place. Can't seem to find a wood stud behind the wall because my fire place has a stone facade. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciate it.
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10 years ago
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OT, Perhaps But It's About A Home, On Wheels
It's actually a custom built motor home and I'm sure a motor home is something a few of the folks posting to this newsgroup own but not like this one and I'm sure many of you would want 1 O deez. ^_^...
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10 years ago
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