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Car Radio AM fades in and out
Recently the AM reception on my 2014 Dodge Caravan has been fading out when passing under overhead electric wires. FM is not a problem. Any ideas why this might be happening and what the solution...
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Windows have no flashing
In a 20 year old house how common is it to find windows were not properly flashed? The Tyvek is simply cut out around the windows. It isn't even taped to the window frames.
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What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
I don't like texting either, but when I text my friend a short question, I get a short answer usually within 3 minutes. Were I to call her, I might well be interrupting her driving, or all kinds of...
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expensive outlet
Using a good outlet with a cheap faceplate is so tacky. Better to use a good faceplate with a cheap outlet, so at least when your friends come over they think you have class.
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Water temp problem
Water would be of least concern. Warm water will not harm you. What about warm food? Hang some bottles in front of your ac.
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OT. International Beer Day
was on August 3. A list here of the countries with the highest booze consumption. The United States doesn't rate a mention.
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Failed Flood Lamp
I'm glad to see someone else has just as much crap on the garage floor as I do .
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No water from my cold laundry line
All faucets in my house are working on both hot and cold sides, however with my washing machine lines, only the hot turns on. When I turn the valve for cold NOTHING. Any ideas as to what this could...
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2-phase doorbell transformer parlor trick
So grab a single-phase 120v/24v doorbell transformer, a couple 12v lightbulbs, some hookup wire and a dual-trace scope. Apply 120v single phase to the transformer primary and connect the light bulbs...
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Repairing Lakewood Kool Operator fan
_********Repairing or Replacing a Lakewood Kool Operator fan motor* ********_ I've oiled the little hole in the motor and that used to get it turning again. Every 6 months or so I would have to do it....
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sealing against wasps - shutters on vinyl siding
Hi folks ; I've just removed 6 decorative aluminum shutters for painting and found a few dozen wasp nests behind - some nests were old ; some were active < 1 sting > The 2 lower shutters were against...
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OT Good electric razor?
When I complained that my decades-old rotary shaver wasn't holding a charge my wife bought me a top of the line Braun with skin-type settings and a"hy giene" cycle that washes the head in some kind of...
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new toro 21" personal pace, spin stop super recycler mower (20383) pulling to the left
brand spankin new machine, with moderate pulling to the left. all wheels on same setting. on level ground, left front wheel is about 1/8-1/4" off the ground. would this account for pulling to the...
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OT: Palace revolt yesterday at the White House
What's up with that? Dan Coats, DNI, Chris Wray FBI Director and whoever that woman is that heads Dept of Homeland Security held a news conference at the White House where they said Russia is still...
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Song about Socket wrenches
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels -dan z-
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