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Old entry mortise lock replacements
Which, is, in correct parlance "japanned copper". I've found none currently available and, unfortunately, don't have the old plates...there are a few here 'n there as salvaged on eBay or some of the...
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The Genie screw drive garage door opener four piece rail assembly
Bob explained on 3/4/2020 : They could borrow a truck. Many of us have trucks because, well, have you ever tried to mount a rifle rack in a car?
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How to fix gap under garage door?
If you want it done right and to look right, buy a new door seal the full length of the door.
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US import duties on cell phones?
Sometimes they declare a lesser value on the item. At least here, which is not the USA. Or claim it is a sample with no commercial value.
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rotted sill plate, maybe a dumb idea but...
Yesterday I found one more reason doing the block wall was a bad idea. Concrete is porous to water, but not very fast. We had hurricane Isaias run over our area, and low lying water poured into the...
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USPS mess up ?
On the 27 of FEB I bought something off Ebay. Today I got a tracking number so looked at it on the USPS web page. The tracking says lable created Feb 28 at 6:13 however it is only 4:40 today Feb 28....
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How to remove stubborn 1/2 inch compression ring holding undersink dishwasher shutoff valve on copper pipe?
Bosch SHX36L05UC/21 dishwasher hinge broke at the white nylon plastic. <>Tried to shut off hot water under the sink before removing the hoses. <>Hotwater pipe is 1/2 inch copper pipe sticking out of...
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Carrier infinity filter change messsage
I replaced my blower and blower wheel. Now, I keep getting the change filter message on the thermostat.
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Headlight restoration
Nobody discloses the composition of their headlight finishes and I know there are numerous patented substances. I would probably best trust one from a knowledgeable company like 3M.
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Using illuminated switch to control LED lights.
When using an illuminated light switch to control lights, When the switch is open the neon bulb is across the open switch allowing a very small current draw across the load to illuminate the neon lamp...
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remove stuck fabric covered wire from chandelier arm
I have this antique gilt bronze chandelier . It has fabric covered wiring in the arms. It needs to be replaced, but it wont budge. The fabric has probably come loose inside and is now all messed up...
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OT: Science proves... the wealthy are jerks.
"Jan-Erik Lönnqvist, professor of social psychology, had made the same observation in traffic as many others: Audi and BMW drivers seemed much more likely to ignore traffic regulations and drive...
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Where to buy army style no moving parts food can opener (just a sharp knife like thing)
I've seen these tiny keyfob army style can openers with no moving parts, and I've seen a longer handled similar style with no moving parts. Nobody has them in the home supply or food supply local...
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Fixing my fridge
I'm having a problem with both my freezer and refrigerator when turned to the coldest possible setting both are not that cold at all. I believe it's the newer type of fridge as there are no coils on...
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missing ebay package
In on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:05:40 -0800 (PST), trader_4 snipped-for-privacy@Probably. It's one CD but in a retail software box, and then wrapped, probably just in a mailing (padded?) envelope. One time...
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