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OT: Sick Canadians fleeing to the south

"A Canadian study released Wednesday found that many provinces in our neighbor to the north have seen patients fleeing...
23 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
23 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

The most unsafe car ever?

"Never mind the fact that this is a Ford Pinto, a car that has been plagued by safety issues throughout its life, most...
43 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
43 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Lapping Drip-Edge?

How the heck do you overlap this type? http://www.lowes.com/Search=34911
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by galt_57
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by galt_57

How difficult is it to "build" a door?

This is a continuation of the "Sagging Garage Door" saga from 06-17-12. What with the Big Heat, etc, it's not practical...
73 comments posted 14yrs
posted by puddingDOTman
73 comments posted 14yrs posted by puddingDOTman

OT - wheels straight for safety

Today (July 10, 2012) there were radio reports of a vehicle crash, near me. I searched for it on the web, but did not f...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

home A/C and R-22 - cost per lb

Just wondering what the A/C service companies are charging for R-22 these days. I called for service on our home A/C un...
121 comments posted 14yrs
posted by pschuman_no5pam_m3
121 comments posted 14yrs posted by pschuman_no5pam_m3

Hollowing out a book

Anybody ever carve up a book to conceal something within? I considered: 1. Clamping the pages down between thin boards...
37 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
37 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

satallite TV

I have satallite TV and am charged monthly by the number of receivers on line. I can readily buy the receivers and got t...
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posted by wlslaton
26 comments posted 14yrs posted by wlslaton

Kudos

to Polaris Technologies. Put in a house full of windows 18 years ago with Polaris windows. Glass was guaranteed for 25...
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posted by none
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by none

cutting a fiberglass panel

I have a fiberglass jetted tub with a front panel for access to the pump. The panel runs the length of the tub. Recentl...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by robin
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by robin

Polarity Problem

The blades on both of my circular saws are spinning counter-clockwise? What could have caused this?
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posted by rdadams
16 comments posted 14yrs posted by rdadams

Deck Flooring

Hi, Have an outside (uncovered) Deck. Live in New England. Will be having a contractor come in and replace the Deck flo...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by rgsros
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by rgsros

Removing bark from a log?

My wife is the artsy fartsy type and she is creating something new. How could I easily remove the bark from a log of ab...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by joejak
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by joejak

Durable roof slate

Can anyone suggest anywhere online or local to the devon area that provide good roof slate tiles prices?
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jimmyrawls.a41ede8
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by jimmyrawls.a41ede8

how to check if AC drain pipe clogged

AZ is a bit hot lately, so running AC's more than usual. Just noticed no dripping out the drain pipes, but then again h...
10 comments posted 14yrs
posted by robert.a.macy
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by robert.a.macy