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Deck Question Re "Restore" Product By Rust Oleum ?
Hello, Anyone use that heavy paint-like "Restore" coating product by RustOleum ? Have a quite old pressure treated wood Deck. Live in New England. Would appreciate any opinions on, and in particular...
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Teknion Cublicles
Our office has Teknion cubicles that were installed a long time ago. The particular model is discontinued, and I don't know what the model is. The glass panel in my cube is loose to the point that it...
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Multi-meter
My ancient multi meter bought the farm. Any recommendations for a decent replacement. Bought a cheapie at Harbor Freight last year while out of town and that had a faulty connection and blew on first...
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Did the free photo uploading site (picturepush.com) suddenly enforce registration?
Yikes. They're going to delete the pictures! That will make a zillion USENET posts useless as an archive. Bummer. FROM THEIR LETTER: Unfortunately, starting today will no longer offer a free-plan....
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What does TH mean?
Out of the trash, I got a tower electric room heater, with a fan. About 18" high, like a loaf of bread standing on its end. On the plastic grill in back (BACK), there is a little black plastic 4-sided...
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welding aluminum
Does anyone know know how to weld aluminum? I went to a tour of the Rocket Center in HSV, AL and they pointed out that the aluminium joints were welded by a special process developed by NASA. Does...
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Supplying Water to Toilet from Gravity Feed Tanks
Hi, I've installed a large tank in the yard, above the height of my toilet water closet. I'm filling the large tank with water from a sump pump. Problem is this: The gravity feed is very low pressure,...
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OT, A DIY Project But Not Home Repair But It Is A Homer Project
I came across a great DIY project called a Homer. I thought I would share with other folks who appreciate unusual DIY projects. ^_^ TDD Check out: http://www.homercar.com And like our Facebook page:...
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Small terrace roof cover
I have a small terrace outside my bedroom. I would like to put a cover of s ome sort over a flat tarred roof. It has to be made so I could remove it ea sily as to make sure rain water is drained. My...
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OT Online Banking
Wells Fargo finally started allowing check deposits by cellphone in Georgia. You can use your phone to log into the bank and deposit a check by taking a photo of the front and back of the check. As...
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Burning PTL
Lumberyard advice is that pressure-treated lumber should not be burned for fireplace heat, because of the metals soaked into it. Inside an airtight wood stove however (the double chimney regularly...
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Courtesy light stays on
(I posted this in the "auto repair" Google Group forum but haven't gotten any responses yet so I'm posting this here, too). ========== I have a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. When I close the car doors, the...
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Digitally store a key
Locked out? This kiosk securely stores a digital copy of your key Devin Coldewey NBC News We've all been locked out before, and it can be a huge pain to raise a locksmith at two in the morning or buzz...
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OT - allergies
I've had pollen allegies for most all of my life. Last couple days, they have really been extreme. I"m sneezing, running, blowing, more than any time I can remember. I've had to get out the bottle of...
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B&S 5HP Valve Spring ?
I disassembled a 5hp b&s off an old wards tiller due to lack of compression . Intake valve was stuck open. But I didn't pay attention when I took it apart and now I realize that the two valve springs...
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