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The Blitz gasoline can - what went wrong - what needs to be fixed
A recent thread in a.h.r blamed the government for "ruining" the portable gasoline container: TITLE: The government ruined the gas can... URL: Personally, I feel manufacturers ruined the gasoline can,...
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10 years ago
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why is the fuse blowing??
My craftsman riding mower, Model# 917.275661 run fine for 20-30 minutes then shuts down when the 20 amp fuse blows, it doesn't appear to be hot and will restart and run right away for a short time...
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10 years ago
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Coupon semi-scam
I needed to get a work-car painted in order to sell it, so naturally I looked up my nearest MAACO dealer. I found a MAACO shop just a few miles from my house. While I was at it, I looked up "MAACO...
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10 years ago
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keeping it level
I am planning to build a retaining wall that will be around 50' in length, using concrete blocks from HD like this There seems to be a ton of laser levelers @ amazon and I am looking for one under...
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10 years ago
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Driveway Patching
I have a bad driveway with cracks and missing spots. I am wanting to repair everything the best I can before sealing without having someone have to co me in and redo the whole driveway. Here is a...
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10 years ago
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fixing incorrect bathroom vent roof cap
Bathroom vents that goes into the attic is supposed to be connected to a roof cap, but the ones in my attic are just placed under roof vents. Here are some photos: Is this an acceptable solution? I...
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How to attach wooden floor to block basement
In the old days, I know that when they built a concrete block basement, the wooden floor joists were just set on top of the block walls, and they would make the top row of block with a solid topped...
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10 years ago
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Pulling well pump
I have a 4" well with a pump 60' down. I am going to have to pull it. Any tricks?
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10 years ago
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Best paint for Wrought Iron storm doors?
I'm about to repaint my wrought iron storm / security doors. They are in fair shape. The paint is badly chalked, but there is very little rust. I plan to sand and wire brush as needed, but won't be...
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10 years ago
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Toilets again
I'm going to replace our toilets soon. I want to get the new higher ones for my wife's comfort. Seems that both Kohler and American Standard make highly rated ones and I think I have it narrowed down...
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10 years ago
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Landlords annual inspection of apartment houses...why?
I've been living in the same apartment for six years and every year I get a brief visit from the landlord. This year was a visit by three unhappy strangers that spent three minutes looking around. Any...
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Does it matter at all whether PVC unions are on one way or the other?
I'm a big believer in doing things the right way, or, at least knowing what the right way is (so that the next time you do it the right way). So I ask what seems like a very basic question: Q: Does it...
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10 years ago
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Cutting in reverse
This spring I got a new bolens model 760 riding lawnmower and am very satisfied with it except that when I put it in reverse with the blades engaged the engine dies. I assume this is normal. Since I...
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Light bulb for shed
My son reported seeing this on a YouTube video, so I can't vouch for its accuracy. While bemoaning the lack of light in various African hovels and tar-paper shacks, some residents came up with a novel...
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Put lathe screws in the dimples of self-furring lathe?
Doing a stucco repair and using Home Depot self-furring lathe. It's my understanding that ideally the lathe should be in the middle of the stucco. It seems logical to me that the screws should go in...
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10 years ago
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