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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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Pa. man nabbed in toilet theft scheme
Pa. (AP) ? Police say a western Pennsylvania man's toilet theft scam didn't end with a clean getaway. Thirty-two-year-old Bobby Clifford Smith III faces theft and related charges for allegedly...
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plaster on trowels
hello ng, I'm in a large plaster project right now and need plaster to come off my tools more-readily. Ideas? It seems to accrete on the bottom of trowels. I sand drywall knives down physically, but I...
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They're not called Peacocks anymore
A friend went to the zoo and saw some peacocks. But the zoo personal said they are no longer called peacocks, they are now called Peafowl. This is because the former name "peacock" offended people....
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Master Lock Electronic Padlocks - Can they be disabled?
I watched the videos at this site and I wonder if these electronic locks could be tampered with in a way that would disable them. battery cannot be removed when the lock is locked but they provide a...
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How does Charter phone connect to the phone lines?
Number Of Phone Lines Charter will install up to two separate phone lines and a distinctive ring for residential customers. If you need more than two separate phone lines please contact Charter...
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Americans reduced to choking, eating pelicans in Los Angeles
Looks like he'll be getting fed for the next 2 months - on your dime. And what's he doing, being homeless? I thought you guys had lots of spare, surplus homes down there... ========================...
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I may be just a grumpy old man but
I hate computer generated phone calls. I get one for my meds when I add a new prescription. I have asked to be taken off the list and they do, but some how I get added back. Charter came out and...
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No-mow, easy-grow grass?
On Sep 10, 1:26=A0pm, Hell Toupee I'd go one further. This sounds like one of those news stories that gets blown out of proportion and has little substantiation. Like the claim that he barely mows it....
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Prep advice for 25 yr. old stuccoed chimneys.
I may have a job painting three 25 yr. old stuccoed chimneys in south east PA. The chimneys have dark staining mostly near the top. All three chimneys are equally stained so I don't think this is...
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Meth Lab Cleanup
I've been looking at homes for sale and came upon one that is condemned because it was used as a meth lab. The little research I've done shows that there are certified contractors who can inspect and...
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My new well water level dropped 140' in 4 years!
I put in a well 4 years ago that produced 55gpm at 70psi. Last week I notic= ed the water pressure was fluctuating. I had the well drillers measure the = water depth and it had dropped 140' from where...
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Death Alert© - "I've fallen and I WON'T get up".
Introducing "DEATH ALERT". An innovative space-age technology. "I've fallen and I WON'T get up". You've all heard and seen the commercials for "Life Alert", where they always say: "I've fallen and I...
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