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Polyurethane drying in can
I remember reading somewhere that you could prevent polyurethane from drying in the can, especially when the can is less than half full, by removing the oxygen and replacing it with another gas....
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trenching with finesse
I need to dig a 75' trench for an electrical conduit. Planning to rent a ditch witch. What's the secret to locating and avoiding irrigation pipes? Or do you just plan to chew through a few of them and...
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How To Fix A New Gas Can
I know the horrible EPA gas cans have been discussed before but I came across some videos about fixing the evil things. I'd already modified one that I have and this video shows a great conversion of...
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Shed questions
I just bought a new shed for storage of typical outdoor equipment, holiday decorations, etc. It is made with Duratemp siding on the outside, framed with 2 x 4 inside. My questions: Does anyone bother...
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What the worst home repair you've ever encountered?
I just did some plumbing repair at home, and all I can say is that it's the messiest and the worst home repair I've ever done. But what can i do? it has to be done. I hope I did a good job, I wouldn't...
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planes
Now I can see what plane is coming in over the house. I often see landing lights many miles out. The world’s most popular flight tracker. Track planes in real-time on our flight tracker map and get...
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Geothermal heating -- worth considering?
Hello all - I'm looking at homes in Central Pennsylvania. A new one I will be checking out has the following: R-49 insulation, geo-thermal heating, solar panels. How does geothermal heating work,...
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Slippery Pipe
I've been asked by a local commercial property owner. He thinks that kids may be scaling to the roof of his business, by way of some pipes outside the building. Can something be sprayed on the pipes,...
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How to clean outside of white aluminum gutters
Three years ago, I posted the message below. At that time, I had tried full-strength Simple Green with no luck. Forgetting what I had tried back then, I again applied full-strength Simple Green, on a...
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A Good Finish For Tool Handles?
I have hammers and other tools with painted handles which I would like to refinish. What might hold up well in the way of an oil finish? I have used Sea Fin Teak Oil on rocking chair arms, and it is...
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Loose screw *inside* Whirlaway garbage disposer?
Hi all, A couple of days ago, a handyman installed a new kitchen countertop in my home. To do that, he removed the sink and faucets and Whirlaway garbage disposer temporarily. He put everything back,...
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Bosch Dishwasher Service Manual
Does anyone here have a source for a downloadable service manual for a Bosch SHU3036 UC/12 dishwasher? The cycle is stopping part of the way through. We have not yet determined if the water is hot...
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Need help with Drain Plumbing Mystery
I am trying to help my daughter & SIL with a plumbing issue. The house was built in 1955 near Hartford CT. They have lived there for 8 years. The 4" cast elbow going to the 1st floor toilet has...
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Which paint will work best, last longest, for outdoor application?
Keep getting contradictory information, so thought would come here to the experts.. Need to paint exterior slightly rough stucco in Arizona sun, wind, and rain blast! Choices are, in order of...
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House for sale. Neighbor is an a**hole
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