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Power tools Milwaukee vs Chicago
I have a Milwaukee Sawzall that I've been using for 40 years and pretty much all of my tools are Milwaukee. The one tiny problem I have with it is the blade is tightened by an Allen wrench screw and...
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Porch Pirates
I was exchanging texts with a woman from Omaha, NE when she brought them up. I'd never heard the term before. People grab delivered packages during broad daylight without fear. I guess virtually...
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What is the secret to how the sodastream works to carbonate water at home? (2023 Update)
What is the secret to how the soda stream works to carbonate water at home? Why does it work in only about fifteen seconds (three to five squirts)? How can I replicate that squirty nozzle using...
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Tree stump removal in the 40's
How did people remove tree stumps in the 1940's? There were no stump grinders then, or were there?
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DOH!!!
"Sub-Zero products are not designed to operate ...... where it will encounter below-freezing temperatures." That has to be the best foot in mouth I've ever seen. How to guides and quick answers to...
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Tools
If you know your stuff HF is not bad. You get what you pay for. No free lunch
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OT: Amazon Overload?
So even after Bezos booted those deplorable conservatives off AWS, it looks like he still has capacity issues. Just got the following error message: Sorry, we’re experiencing unusually heavy...
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O.T. Security camera for use outside that does NOT require a smartphone
I am looking for a wireless or wired camera that does NOT require a smart phone and that can broadcast it's signal to a desktop computer. I thought of using a desk cam, but would need a very long...
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OT Duckpin bowling, esp. the part about the pin-setting machines:
OT Duckpin bowling, esp. the part about the pin-setting machines: A plan is in the works to preserve Patterson Bowling Center, believed to be the oldest continuously operating duckpin bowling alley in...
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OT Video from the 19th century
just for the interesting videos. But one part deserves comment: Just before minute 7 it shows women's tennis and the narrator say it shows "clearly shows how uncomfortable women felt competing in...
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O.T. Dishonesty
I received a card in the mail from Ama**n. It said I could get a $30 free gift card if I left a 5 star review for a product I bought. The product was good and I would rate it at 4 stars. But I will...
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San Francisco Houses For Sale?
American Airlines is shutting down a crew base. Four hundred flight attendants will be asked to move or quit. <>OR. <> Target, Walgreens, and 7-Eleven are closing stores of modifying hours because the...
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OT, computer tips.
Laptop volume: There are programs that will make laptop sound twice as loud, maybe more, without adding distortion. I googled Windows volume amplifier . There are a lot of programs and lists of "best"...
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O.T. Who is still using 4G phones ?
I am curious as to how many of you have 4G phones in use? I have a Samsung S5 which I am very satisfied with. It is considered old, but that is not a problem for me. I have my service with Veri@on,...
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How to fill your hot water bottle safely
This is a why question which I looked up and found this. How to fill your hot water bottle safely why questions are below. 1. When filling your hot water bottle, do not use boiling water. Mine says...
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