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wacko roof tile idea, split plastic pipe
I have some roof deck damage on a small shed. It's a standard plywood deck with asphalt shingles, and I'd have repaired it the same way by now if acc ess weren't a bit tricky. But it got me thinking....
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Another Water Heater Option
Thanks to all who answered my question about tankless electric water heater s. I think I'll stick with an oil-fired unit. I got an estimate for two opt ions; I can replace the free-standing oil-fired...
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Well , kinda OT , kinda on
My 22" LCD monitor died , backlight problems and I'm not sure if it's a power supply problem or the CCFL's ... so I ordered an LED replacement backlight kit . When I disassembled the screen , I...
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Happy april 20 day
With no desire to offend anyone, happy April 20. On this day, certain people believe that signifigant events occured which changed the way people interact with a certain supreme being.
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10 years ago
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goose neck, industrial quality, battery powered LED (bright) light
Since I'm here ... I'm looking for an industrial quality, goose necked LED, clip mount, battery powered, flashlight. I work in an industrial environment, working inside a complex machines, aligning...
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10 years ago
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rodent proof "extension" cord; does it exist?
I use an extension cord in a semi permanent application. The squirrels eat it. Is there a rodent proof "extension" cord out there? (I expect not.) What about coating? I tried some sprays that...
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File recovery freeware
I have some files I want to keep on a 4 GB USB drive. Just yesterday I put that USB drive into my computer and instead of opening the drive, I got a message saying "The drive is not formatted. Do you...
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10 years ago
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Running and outside antenna and Cable internet
I am seriously thinking of getting rid of my cable TV and using an outside antenna and the cable Internet for television. The question I have is when I put up an antenna can i just plug it into the...
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10 years ago
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Cutting the cord
I am seriously thinking of getting rid of my cable TV and using an outside antenna and the cable Internet for television. The question I have is when I put up an antenna can i just plug it into the...
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10 years ago
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Toilet question
One of the toilets in my kids home is emptying itself. Sounds like autosyphoning because of a blocked stack. HOWEVER, one of the websites suggested "power" flushing with hot water as a possible...
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10 years ago
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Sectional garage door cables
Hi, Yesterday one of the springs broke due to rusting at the bottom loop. Managed to replace it but came to think about using a stainless steel cable instead of galvanized one. Is there any reason we...
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10 years ago
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Kitchen Faucet
How long should one last? I'm not sure how old ours is. We bought this house almost 10 years ago. I have replaced the faucet since, perhaps 8 years ago. Not really sure. Began having problems with the...
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10 years ago
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How'd they do that?
I was just watching the beginning of a hockey game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadians. While the Canadian national anthem was being sung, the entire ice surface looked like a...
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10 years ago
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Dropped & cracked toilet tank cover (what are my options?)
Just broke this, by mistake, while repairing the flap valve: What are the options for "repair" for a toilet tank cover? https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3674/13925344103_38e899f260_h.jpg
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10 years ago
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Time delay relay suggestions?
I'm looking at changing a 1 HP pool motor to a two speed motor to save energy. A motor running at half speed can move the same amount of water using a lot less electricity. The problem is the system...
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10 years ago
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