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Having an Alzheimers Moment
Which end of the hammer is used to pound in a nail? The end with the wooden stick thingie, or the part that fits in my hand better because its made out of rubber? Only those of you who are *NOT* in...
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Wifi problems
I installed a wifi system in my home. It consists of a Tp-link router TL-WDR3500 plus a Tp-link AC 750 range extender. My two desktops connect with cables to the router. The wifi is supposed to cover...
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Getting plaster off concrete
My house was decorated in the 1970's and had a plaster applied around a stove to look like bricks. I removed the stove and needed to get rid of the faux brick. The drywall was easy because I just...
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OT: Movie Magic
I won't even wear a (back/fanny) pack. If I can't hold it in my hands while walking, then it's not worth bringing along (incl hydration). But, then again, I don't "hike" but, rather, "exercise" -- the...
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Luan outside of ply?
Way back in '60s/70s there was a "veritable plethora" of window casing, baseboard, etc., in luan that would match up with the hollow core doors so ubiquitous at the time. Have need for some solid...
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Car AC/Heater systems
The fan sound changes because it is sucking air from inside the car instead of outside the car - Ford works the same way - no effect on fan speed when switched to MAX AC - on SOME fords the water flow...
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OT: Age listing for AHR
Since we have a high percentage of seniors here, please list your age if over 55 yrs old. (or if you are a compulsive and have to list it). Feel free to put your name at the top (Don,T4,Oren,etc.) if...
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Viewing CCTV wirelessly?
DVR is Swann SWDR 41425H-HIS, presently working with LAN cable to router then wirelessly to PC. Looking at possibility of wirelessly connecting DVR to router, Googling comes up with: telling me it...
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8 years ago
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Interior door installation
I had some problems with an interior door installation. The existing frame already had previous hinges. So I cut out new areas in the new door for new hinges. When I mounted the door, it would not...
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OT 12 year Gin Project
Plus water. If you'd like less water, in Mexico, they used to sell bottles of what I remember being called "aquardiente" which were in the range of 180+ proof for $0.50 per liter. Been a while :)
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Toshiba 22C1000U LCD TV - No Signal
Great little TV until this morning when it indicates "No Video." I went thru all the setup menus but nothing for troubleshooting or setting for video. I moved it to another connector with a good...
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Weird nose from washer
My washer has started making a weird noise only during the spin cycle. It isn't a grinding sound, but loud, vibrating sound. And only during spin not the rest of the time. Any ideas?
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Which will you choose
Trump or Cruz Robert Reich Endorses Ted Cruz | Power Line
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installing 15 amp cabinet lights into a 20 amp circuit
Thanks. Yeah, the old kitchen was long overdue for a remodel. They lived there 50+ years, but when we gutted the room we could see framing for different windows indicating it had been remodeled at...
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Getting old is no fun
Prepping the swamp cooler for summer. Unlike last year, the calcium scraped off easily in the pan! Changed one cooling pad and it wore me out. I'll have to do the others in two steps - remove one day,...
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