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Inspired article
http://www.salon.com/opinion/kamiya/2008/11/05/obama_victory/
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exterior door leaking
I have an exterior door on my shop that is leaking. I think it was hung poorly and maybe the bottom seal is not working. Any tips on hanging/sealing doors?
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How do I change a PRV on a Weil McLain boiler
I have developed a very small drip. The expansion tank appears to be fine and the pressure on the gauge is at an appropriate level. It seems these things are not the longest lasting devices. This is a...
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metal table question
I have a round metal table with a mesh table top that is divided into four sections. Underneath the mesh are four bars from the center of the table connecting to the outside circumference of the...
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"leaking" hydraulic jack
I have a hydraulic jack that leaks - loses pressure/oil within a few minutes. The 'release' is a push in button, not a 'twist' screw, so I cannot simply tighten it. Is there anything I...
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Kenmore Softener resin tank crack question
I have a Kenmore water softener (625.388250) that is 7 years old. When I was adding salt, I notice that the outer shell of the resin tank is cracked (crack starts about 10 inch from tank bottom). This...
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Water comes through cement in garage
when it rains hard water seems to come up through cement floor in garage, but no problem in basement..Is there some way cheap way to fix this problem? and what is best way to fix?
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Thin Set
This stuff is driving me crazy! I can't level it out as it sticks to the trowel. I'm trying to smooth out some floors with it. Is there any way I can get it to stop sticking to the trowel and...
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At what point would YOU pass on a potential home where termites have been found ????
I put a deposit down on a home the other day, but active termites have been found under the back porch on a piece of wood and shovel . Home is vacant. No termites were found inside the home. Im having...
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Voltage Converter - Power Specs.
I may be going to England soon and have been looking at voltage converter kits. I've seen some that say they only work with items using 500 watts to 1600 watts. I can understand the maximum...
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Joe the Plumber loses his business
What John McCain never told us, was that Joe the Plumber was on the verge of losing his business due to the failed economy. However, because of McCain's mention of him, Joe is one of the lucky...
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I cried...
...with joy and relief, as I looked out on the crowds in Grant Park celebrating the election of our new president. So many people -- young and old, black and white, had tears running down their faces...
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Just a question
Would it cost a lot to bullet proof my house?
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FIBERGLASS SHOWER
------------------------------------- I'M WONDERING IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO CUT OUT A SECTION ON BOTTOM OF FIBERGLASS SHOWER STALL. THE SHOWER STALL IS IN OKAY SHAPE, BUT I NEED TO BE ABLE TO...
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Ceramic Tile backsplash question
Getting my backsplash done in ceramic tile. Just thinking about the electrical outlets and how am I to go about getting them flush again after tiling? Any insight would be great. Thanks. Steve
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