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Have You Ever Measured Your 48" Drywall T-Square?
I have 2 Drywall T squares, made by 2 different companies. Neither of them is actually 48". One is 1/8" short, the other is shy by 3/16". The problem isn't the side with the markings that start at "0"...
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White stain with powdery substance on wood joist
Hi - We noticed a white powdery substance on the wood joists in our attic? Does anyone have any clue on what this could be? I'm not sure if this could be mold, a ventilation issue, or something else?...
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Bathtub overflow gasket leaking
I've probably posted about this before but we've got a leaky overflow gaske t on our brand new tub in our brand new bathroom. Our daughter just took her first bath. I pleaded with her not to fill it t...
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Leaking toilet
I know a couple who recently got a $1600 water bill for one of the properties they own. Here in Milwaukee the water is cheap enough that land lords often just include it in the rent. Due to sewage and...
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No "NO Vacancy" signs. OH TEE
I haven't seen a "no vacancy" sign at a motel for years. Any ideas why that courtesy fell out practice? The closest I've seen lately was a note on the door of a motel I stayed at one night.
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"Is your refrigerator
running? I might vote for it." That was on a sign at a local gas station.
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up grade electrical panel for garage
i have my garage running off a 20amp breaker and i want to upgrade to handle more electric load. what are my options
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OT Vasectomy
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OT Campaign contributions
I - and probably many others - are of the opinion that campaign contributtions should be oulawed or vastly reduced in size - say max of $50 ot $100 a year total for all contributions. At least for...
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Strong unbearable chemical smell in bathroom (2023 Update)
About 1-2 months ago now we remodeled out bathroom. New grout, new tiles, new floor, new toilet. Since then, there has been a very very very strong chemical smell in the bathroom that simply will not...
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Torque on Natural Gas Piping, 1-inch OD?
I cannot get my water heater out without removing a couple of feet of natur al gas black piping, 1-inch OD. The pipe goes horizontally into the wall, j oins with an el, and then proceeds vertically...
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thickness jam gauge
I have a dough sheeter, which has two adjustable rollers for establishing the thickness of a sheet of dough. There are no measurement indicators on the machine, so I am looking for a gauge to jam in...
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CRT TV Disposal/Recycling
In another thread in this group ("Can't repair home office printer ..."), a side issue was raised about CRT TV's needing to be recycled (sometimes for a fee) instead of being put out at the curb with...
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OT: Second hurricane East of Hurricane Matthew
This is an interesting scenario for sure. See the part about ?The Fujiwara Effect?. Hurricane Nicole may hit Florida immediately following Hurricane Matthew, weather forecasters warn.
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Separating two heat fused ABS body parts of an impeller
HI, Am unable to get a part for my LG dishwasher. Figured i could repair th e same if i could find a way to split open an ABS body impeller that has a worn out seal......the hitch is that the 2 parts...
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