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OT? Changing a tire without a jack
There are a few clever folks on this list- Wondering how many knew about this trick, or think it is just 'Hollywood. On this weeks Homeland, the guy got a flat on the front of a newish SUV. no jack....
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Redwood posts
4 x 4 redwood posts are bolted to the straps in concrete piers. When replacing the posts, how can I prevent the bottom of the posts from deteriorating/rotting?
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Light kit for Hampton Bay ceiling fan
(I no longer have the instruction manual for my Hampton Bay ceiling fan). I've replaced all 4 light-bulb sockets and the 2-wire chain pull-switch. I've connected one wire from each socket to the white...
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Ceiling fan light-kit
I no longer have the instruction manual for my Hampton Bay ceiling fan. I've replaced all 4 light-bulb sockets and the 2-wire chain pull-switch. Ive connected one wire from each socket to the white...
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How long should Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motors Last?
I had a freezer air circulating fan go out, but the freezer was 30 +years old at the time. Five years seems pretty short. Did you try oiling the motor after you removed it from the freezer???
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Exterior wood protection?
Before it gets too cold I would like to get at least some paint on all the exterior wood I've put up: pressure treated fencing, T1-11 gates, plywood planters (approx 1.5 x 1 x 3'). As far as paint...
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How far can you drive your car with all the lug nuts removed?
How far can you drive your car with all the lug nuts removed? This is a real challenge. Remove all the lug nuts from all the tires on your car. Get in the car, and drive. How far can you drive without...
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Can You Spot The Irony?
Current headlines from the center-column of the DrudgeReport: ============ Cross-dressing fake nurse targeting elderly in Florida. Doctors 'Intentionally Concealed' Decapitation Of Baby During...
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Etching a concrete Garage
I will be etching with muriatic acid dilution my new concrete garage floor prior to epoxy application. How long after etching can I wait until I epoxy the floor. Assuming I keep it etching have a life...
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Do bags, open containers of mortar/concrete/plaster go bad?
Assuming they are still dry, of course. A local home center guy said yes, prolonged exposure to air renders it unusable. How old is old? How to test? My own little spot tests (small mounds on a board)...
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OT neighbor
Hello everyone. My husband used to post here, before he passed several years ago. I used to enjoy reading this forum along side of him in the evenings. I have a "what would you do" question. My...
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Follow-up on San Antonio school student RFID tracking
Follow-up on San Antonio school student tracking NBC News had a segment Sunday evening on the school we discussed several days ago that is using RFID tracking. I was wrong. Sorry. They do track the...
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fuel cans
Doing a little cleaning out garage. Took all fuel cans outside. Looked at bottoms of old metal kerosene dans, decided to put some rust converter on. I was filling up various polyethylene cans, with...
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Misleading TV Ads
For the past few weeks I've been seeing TV ads for a Bell and Howell "Iscope" Which I agree looks like it really could be a handy tool to have around the house or workshop. But, what gets to me is...
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I didn't need the 4" Hole Saw after all
Some of you may remember my post about looking for an alternative to a 4? hole saw for an exhaust vent. One of the main concerns was trying to cut the hole on a slanted soffit while standing on a...
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