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Where do I buy toe nails?
I'm putting up a wall in the house to make a closet. I could not figure out how to nail the 2x4 placed on the floor into the studs. A friend came over who has built a lot of stuff, and he said I...
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DRILL DOCTOR ???
Hi all, I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen my drill bits, both at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it, and what model do you recommend ??? RON...
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Cost of adding on
I understand that this is an open ended question with probably lots of "it depends" variables, but I don't have much experience with building and thought I would toss this out. We want to hire...
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breaker box date?
Do circuit breaker boxes come with a date stamp from when they are manufactered(like say an air conditioner does) -------------------------------------...
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Yet more evidence of the Depression II
a line of UP locomotives sitting idle in a lineup in the Inland Empire of California; more than 125 at last count (more than a mile and a half of locos). We're screwed.
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Black & Decker 18V Firestorm
Anybody used a Black & Decker 18V Firestorm with the removable pop-off chuck? I have a 6 year old B&D 12V that has been working great in moderately heavy use. The batteries are still going strong....
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Simple solar battery charger
Told a guy I'd do some research for him into a small simple solar system for use in maintaining the charge on a 12 volt automotive battery. Found this at Harbor Freight: a 12 volt, 15 watt panel...
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Electricity danger?
When I switch my kettle off at the electric socket, a brief flash of green light is visible behind the socket. Is this normal, or could it be dangerous? Supposedly it's ok if the kettle plug is...
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trimming composite valance for window blinds
I have some new composite plastic-like window blinds that were supplied = with a valance (also composite plastic-like material). The valance looks = like sculpted baseboard moulding. I need to trim...
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Wireless secutity camera info needed
Hi All, I am looking for opinions on wireless secutity cameras. I want ot mount one on my house/garage and be able to view it on my TV. Is that possible? What is the range when hooked-up like I want...
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Front loading washers - any good?
I've had plain old top loaders for years. I know the front loaders are supposed to save water and soap but it seems like all I read about them are horror stories of endless repairs, almost...
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How to keep PVC cement from drying?
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time. Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued itself shut beyond redemption. I am careful not to get cement on the rim...
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What size capacitor to couple Radio Shack FM Intercom?
I am attempting to use a pair of Radio Shack FM intercoms between the 2 sides of my house wiring. I understand that a high pass coupling capacitor would allow the FM to cross between the lines. What...
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Exhaust vent:
Hi all. Has anyone seen an windproufe, snowproufe bathroom exhaust fan that vents through the roof? I have an roof vent that uses an polysteyrene ball but it sometimes freezes or bounces around in...
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Closing a house in the northeast for the winter.
I'm not sure if I have everything covered. I know I need RV fluid in the drains of the tub, sink, kitchen sink and toilet. I need to drain all the water pipes and baseboard upstairs. What about...
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