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Home is place where we can spend our time happliy with peace of mind.
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Anchoring a handrail
Lived in this house 35 years. Now wife needs a handrail to get up/down front steps. Planning on going with metal railing, 36" high.. Posts are 2x2 with a square bottom flange with four holes for...
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Grout scrubbers?
My kitchen and bathroom counters are covered with beautiful 4" ceramic tiles and 1/2 " grout lines. They have lasted for 30 years without a chip or blemish. The problem is with the grout. Originally...
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Roofing prices in central New Jersey, Monmouth County
I thought you'd be interested in prices to remove two roofs and install a new one on a ranch house located just outside Freehold, NJ. Total price was $8,900 for a 3100 sq ft roof (based on actual...
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phone charger adapter?
I recently had to get a new mobile after my old one . . . well let's just s= ay there was a water immersion event. Needless to say the charger for the new phone has a different end than the = old one....
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getting plaster off trowels
any tricks on how to get plaster off trowels except scrubbing the heck out of them?
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Chuck Schumer on electrical outlets
"For his next press conference, he plans to lambaste manufacturers of electrical outlets for making them look so much like kissy-faces." Read more: a parody on Senator Schumers rant about laundry...
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what parts/tools/materials do I need to paint a bathroom?
Hi All, I need to paint a bathroom. What tools/parts/materials do I need to purchase (paint is pretty obvious). The shower is a one piece fiberglass shower. It leaves about two feed of sheet rock on...
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Real time NG meter change
Did you watch? How exactly does he tap the "small tank" into the service fast enough that the pilot lights don't go out?
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(OT) Must I allow political calls on my phone?
My landline phone is on the "Do Not Call" (DNC) list. That has stopped most of the phone spam. However, I know that the DNC list does not block political calls. With election time getting close, I'm...
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What sucked my traps dry?
I have a basement bathroom that is located at the very front of the house. All of the fixtures are within a few feet of the last clean out before the main drain leaves my house. The house is about 50...
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floor finishing
Ok, i got a dousing of BLO applied and wiped down on a new red oak floor. Now i need to know what is the best way (that is not spraying) to apply the wax free shellac sealer. I'm gonna start on this...
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Beware marble countertops. . .
We recently installed marble countertops in our kitchen, and it's been a disaster. Almost immediately water-spots began to form, taking off the sealer. Even worse, a little tomato juice fell onto the...
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OT Why do so few people appreciate the importance of Tesla's work
Since Usenet is dying, it is harder and harder to find active Usenet groups. I have just started taking topics and try to fit them into the few groups I frequent. Tesla=electricity home...
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Sealing new asphalt driveway?
Had a new asphalt driveway installed in June and now I'm wondering about sealing it. Most Goggling says wait a minimum of 3 months, but ideally wait 6-9 months. I'm in Wisconsin and waiting 3 more...
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