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How to clean a stain off a sidewalk?
I've got this stain on the sidewalk in front of my house that I'd like to clean up. Here's a picture - it might be a little hard to see the stain: the local NBC affiliate covered this here: wish...
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Question about disability payments
My question is -> how can a great country like ours slide into the toilet like this? What's the end-point? We're all going to be collecting social security disability payments once our unemployment...
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Beware the BBB when searching for contractors and vendors
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Any idea what 'class 10.9' means in a black metric 8x125mm two-inch bolt?
I needed an 8x1.25mm bolt for removing stuck brake drums. I asked the hardware store for the strongest bolts they had. They had a grade 8.8 (zinc) in SAE sizes but class 10.9 (black) in metric sizes....
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Handrail
Replacing handrail on interior of home. The existing handrail ends are rounded off. I'd like to round over/off the 3 rails I'm putting up. They didn't make any returns on the existing, I'd like to do...
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11 years ago
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another plaster Q!
Now that I've done this great plaster thing, I'm left with getting it off my tools, which I think I can manage, but also there's the floor: which is 1800 sqft of concrete. If I poured muriatic on it,...
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Exterior paint recommendations?
Are there reliable ratings for exterior latex paint? Consumer reports rate behr premium and glidden premium pretty high (both are around $25/gallon). I would like to get other opinions. Also, their...
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Repair Fisher Paykel Washer?
We have a 2007 Fisher Paykel washer, Model GWL11 which is not getting hot water. I have checked the intake screen and it is clear. Has anyone suggestions for things I can do before calling for...
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How to attach wooden dowel to fascia board invisibly
I want to attach two 4" long, 1.5" dowels to the fascia board. The free end of each dowel will hold a Y Screw Hook like this: two dowels will be 13" apart, so I can place my aluminum extension ladder...
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11 years ago
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Skim coat won't adhere!!
Never seen this in 40+ years! Technique even works in other areas. Over Dunn Edwards paint on interior surface, skim coat using Home Depot premixed ?? in 1 gal container. this time about 1/16 inch...
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11 years ago
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Compacting and preparing base for pavestone deck
I'm looking at using either Pavestones or concrete squares (12 x 12 x 1 1) for a 15 x 15 foot deck on the side of my house. I live in North Texas and we have some funky soils here as far as the soil...
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11 years ago
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OT - Gas Prices. Now I have to carry cash.
I've been going for years without carrying too much cash, mostly relying on my debit card. $20 - $25 was enough for the occasional low cost purchase or to order subs at work, things like that. Now,...
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Will Apple sue God next?
looks like Apple is feeling bullish after its recent patent win over Samsung. Polish news site Telepolis reports that the Cupertino-based tech company has set its lawsuit-happy sights on another...
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How to 'extend' radiator pipes after tiling bathroom
We have hot water radiant heat in our house. After having our bathroom re-= tiled, the radiator now sits 3/8" higher than previously so the two pipes c= oming out of the floor are 3/8" too short. I...
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Welding service advertisement
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