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OT: Patriotic Performer
And probably a great date: Video
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How can I move, all alone, a disabled motorcycle (heavy, no front wheel)
How can I move, all alone, a disabled motorcycle (heavy, no front wheel). Any ideas? I'm all alone and don't have a pickup. I can rent a truck but how do I get the heavy bike (rear wheel and engine...
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Steam radiator problem
One of my steam radiators started giving me some problems with water spitting out the vent. I changed the vent, and the radiator is pitched correctly. Still it spat out water. So I made sure the...
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Filler for wooden stairs?
Hi, While moving a large TV down the stairs in the front hall we managed to drop the tv (broke it), putting large dents in the edge of a stairs and gouges in the surface of a few. These are wooden...
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HF Heat Gun Coupon 60% off
Many places with freeze issues lately of course. Coupon good for 60% off through 2/10, 19.99 ==> 7.99 if they will take a printed coupon. States must have original coupon but others have said some...
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Fireplace glass doors
Anyone know of a reliable source for fireplace glass doors ... masonry fireplace?
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Terminating a HandRail
I want to replace the hand rail that runs down our basement stairs. The current one is just a 1.5" round stock and terminated back to the wall with 45 degree miter cuts. Looks like the builder just...
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Hydronic System Heat Exchangers
I'm new here but wish I had found this site long ago. I have designed and built an in floor hydronic heating system for a new home I'm building in Ontario cottage country. Because we are located where...
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Online NEC
Is there a web site that has the National Electrical Code in a learning-type environment? I'd like to learn more about code, but I don't have the time or need to attend classes at the local community...
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How many dedicated circuits do I need?
I'm going to be rewiring my entire 2 story 4 br house so how many circuits do I need. From what I understand I need a dedicated circuit for each of these: 1 dishwasher 1 microwave/hood 1 refrigerator...
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Hanging frameless kitchen wall cabinets
What if i have a 12" wide cabinet in the run & there is no stud behind it ?
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Filler for a wood floor?
I had to replace 3 or 4 strips in a wood floor in a walk-up 3rd floor attic that is currently made of unfinished 1x3 tongue and groove pine. I bought 1x3 tongue and groove pine from a regular lumber...
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Who sleeps under an electric blanket?
Are EMFs Hazardous to Our Health? the source of a high magnetic field is incorrect wiring. If you suspect that your home is wired improperly, obtain the services of a licensed electrician. cellphones?
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Fluorescent Bulbs Questions
Last couple of days I have been fixing various fluorescent fixtures in my kitchen and garage. I got them all done but struggled with one thing. Removing and installing the tubes (T12). Once I rotated...
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Follow up on garbage disposal(Insinkerator)
Hi, Before Christmas I needed to replace our aging garburator in the kitchen. It was an old Insinkerator ISE 333. I contacted their tech support via MSN chat. I got response from warm body who knows...
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