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Re: Hanging a gate to open up a hill.
Here is one way of doing it: (new wiki page for anyone interested in improving etc) Uphill opening gate - DIYWiki Uphill opening gate - DIYWiki Uphill opening gate - DIYWiki Uphill opening gate -...
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IMAP email migration to new server
I have a domain from many years ago which has my surname in it and it is used by self and several family members for an email address. I need to move the web homepage and the email setup to a new...
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Weed killer to prevent new seedlings in block paving?
What type of weed killer would prevent new weeds germinating in block paving? Although some recommend it, gylphosate isn't persistent enough and it doesn't kill seedlings until they have sprouted...
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Hardens caustic soda in a toilet bowl
Howdy, I have had stains in the bottom of a toilet bowl in my property from pervious tenants and nothing seems to lift them.. In a foolish attempt to remove the stains I used caustic soda to attack...
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Two dashcams have a close call
Paul turned up and said that his dashcam had suddenly stopped working. It's a Nextbase 512GW. The light on the Nextbase plug-in PSU was on, but the device itself was dead. I have a spare so I...
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OT wind-powered vehicle travelling directly downwind faster than wind speed
A while ago there was a disagreement where some were not convinced that a propeller driving / being driven by the wheels of a vehicle could go faster than wind speed whilst travelling directly...
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Autoscanner device
My recently acquired 2012VW Passat has an *abs* fault on the dashboard. I have visually checked the sensor wiring but not yet stripped out the wheel sensors themselves. The cost locally of getting a...
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TMK 500 Multimeter
I just dug out an old multimeter for a job I need to do. The batteries were dead. no surprise. Replacing its 1.5V alkaline battery was a cinch. The 15v job not so. Its profile vewed from either top or...
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5 GHz Wi-Fi
I am considering switching on the 5 GHz signal on my router to see whether this improves the operation of my iPad, specifically Zoom sessions. Am I right in thinking it is best practice to set this up...
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Here's Why Cities Across America Are Spending a Fortune to Tear Down Their Public Highways
Here's Why Cities Across America Are Spending a Fortune to Tear Down Their Public Highways by Saul Zimet, 6/27/21, Foundation For Economic Education A growing movement of local govts & communities...
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Potterton netaheat 10 16 electronic
hi,just replaced the old ptt1 cylinder thermostat with a drayton hts3 terminal 1 to org . terminal 2 to grey and the common to terminal 3 inches junction box ,the problem I have now the HW shut off...
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Amazon OTP for delivery ?
Ordered a high value item yesterday. Got an email telling me that I will need to give the driver a One Time Password when it's delivered. And that I can find that OTP by clicking "Track Package". I...
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OT: Sea on fire
An amazing bit of footage of an undersea gas leak that has me puzzled. a burst pipeline but I?m puzzled by the redness of the sea. Presumably the gas can only burn when is mixes with air above the...
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Airbrushes (Help)
I have a cheapo (Chinese?) airbrush. It has been cleaned thoroughly (so no paint residue). But it will not spray paint properly. It will let air through but on pulling back the lever (double action)...
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What happens to the surplus skin, if you slim?
Serious question, I'm not fat nor is swmbo, but our dog is and on a exercise and diet regime to loose around 1/3 of her weight. What normally happens to the skin, when weight is lost - does it shrink...
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