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The march towards Corporate Communism
No more individual ownership . . . the corporations will own all: You can't buy a battery for the new Renault Zoe. Instead, you have to rent it. And if you stop making payments, the battery's DRM will...
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OT: Steam Shovel Terminology
There's a big construction project going on below my office window. Right n ow, they're digging dirt at one end of the area and trucking it over to the construction site to level the ground. My friend...
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Roller shade I do not want it to lock
When I pull down on a roller shade by giving it a tug it will lock in place . For a project I am involved in I do not want it to lock. I want the sprin g tension all the there a way to convert a...
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What's involved in? 220 volt socket
I lost the thread, but someone still confused. Here is the original text, we're commenting: > >> You just need one of these. A 4 wire dryer cord with a 3 wire >> receptacle on it. >> >> > > Be aware...
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Frost Proof Sillcock Froze and Split
I was watching one of the various varieties of the Holmes On Homes/Holmes Inspection/Holmes Makes It Right/Holmes For The Holidays/Holmes Is Where The Heart Is/etc. shows last night. They showed one...
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Dishwasher - don't rinse first?
Have seen lately publicity for new dishwashers that actually WANT the user to not rinse off particlate matter before placing item in DW. They seem to claim that the DW is actually DESIGNED to work...
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Storing a mini-fridge in an unheated shed?
Are there any issues with storing a 3.2 cu-ft mini-fridge in a unheated shed? Temp may get as low as zero-ish on the coldest days. No ice maker or anything like that on the unit. Thanks!
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Unused dishwasher
I think I read somewhere that a dishwasher left unused for several years would probably leak if it was used. Is that correct?
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Trex or ? for outdoor front steps and landing....
I'm late to doing pre-winter projects, but gotta do something. Our front entry currently has wood steps and landing with redwood/yuck colored stain. Appears sound and in good condition. It is on the...
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One vs Two piece toilet
I'm in the market for a new toilet, but can't decide which to buy, a one piece or two piece unit. Does one have any advantages over the other? All opinions will be appreciated. Thanks, Freckles
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how to cover hole left by attic fan
I'm looking for ideas on how to cover over the hole in roof that used to be covered by the attic fan cover before that cover blew off last year (the f an itself broke and was removed years ago). I...
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Can I replace shower body using Goof plate/ enough room?
I need to change a Delta single handle shower body to a new one, I only hav e access through the front. I saw those goof plates in Lowes, made by Danco , for remodeling from a 3 faucet to single...
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Fridge repaire specialist
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Kitchen drain cleaning
Yesterday, a friend asked my help, to clear a kitchen drain. Sure, but on Monday. I went and looked. Two basin sink, with the necessary drain, J trap and such. Plastic drain tubing. There is a Fernco...
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Subpanel Repair
My pool pump stopped working. Power to the subpanel but not to the pump. Pulled the breakers, Tested good. Noticed carbon deposit near block where one of the hot lines connects. Removed the bakelite...
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