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Sump Pumps drailn pipe is clogged.
I have a sump pump that pumps out of the basement with a 2" pipe. That pipe sits over and empties into a 4" black corrugated flexible plastic pipe that is buried and runs to the edge of the property,...
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OT: Neutering pets
Why is neutering animals (pet cats for example) considered acceptable? Anyone who owns a pet should treat them as they would treat a child. Guess what happens when you neuter your child? You go to...
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table
How can I paint an old table so that the paint does not corrode?
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How to get rid of gap from sink edge to backsplash
I have a kitchen sink that is about 1/2 inch from the backsplash. I am messy when it comes to water and without fail, I get water back there. I would love to find a gadget or way to get rid if the gap...
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Air handler
We are in the process of buying a new home and one of the repairs we requested, after the home inspection, was the entire replacement of the one of the HVAC system (there are 3). They called today to...
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OT guns and ammunitionj
OT IIUC there are hundreds of different models of hand guns, under 100 different kinds of ammunition. And yet on TV, esp. Law & Order, when they find a bullet, they usually know just what model gun it...
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OT: Mishearing 2 and 3
Why do people mishear 2 and 3 in speech, especially on the phone? The consonant and the vowel are both different.
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Inline Duct Fan reversible ?
Can I buy an "Inline Duct Fan" that is reversible ? I don't anything like that on-line? Why Not ? Thanks
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OT Sales tax on out of state sale by phone
If you buy something over the phone from another state, are they supposed to collect sales tax. It's a business that has no branch and no physical presence in Maryland, and probably not in any state...
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Wire types for Household projects.
What type of wire do I need to have for household projects ? I have a lot of scrap wire laying around that is primary wire with an insulation rating of 300v. I know that wiring for buildings should be...
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2 years ago
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darnkenss
You know, it's only July 10 at 9:01PM and it's already darker out than it was on July 4 at 9:10. Apparently they were telling me the truth in 7th grade science. Who knew?
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OT: Why do people use double negatives and add confusion?
For example to warn someone that a supply may run out, instead of saying "the supply is not limitless", why not say "the supply is limited"? I have to manually cross off two negatives to know what...
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2 years ago
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looking for simple plastic quart or gallon sized weatherproof UV proof outdoor bag like ziploc
The title says it all. Looking for such a bag. Been using a quart sized Ziploc for now, but of course won't hold up long term and I doubt they are UV proof. Thank you in advance.
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Moss? Killer for asphault shingles
My garage roof is growing moss between the shingles. Half inch or better strips covering a 10 x 15 foot section. Is there a simple spray to eradicate it? Giant oak tree shading it. Not insulated, no...
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Rental Aid Program
I got this from a podcast of Armstrong & Getty on TuneIn. They?re more on the conservative side of the spectrum. This is titled Sorry, No Payoff from hour 3 on July 9. Their comments about this...
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