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Builders Edge 4-in Plastic Louver
The building inspector pointed out that one of louvers is missing from the exhaust vent of the side of my condo. Trying to chase down where I can find a louver I determined that most likely the...
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ON Topic. Snake Control
A Maryland man tried do it yourself snake control. <> "I've had it with these mothaf--kin' snakes, on this mothaf--kin' plane!" ... and in this Maryland house! A homeowner suffered a $1 million loss...
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OT. 12 Days of Omicron
< The 12 days of Omicron | The Week
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OT. "Santa's Gotta Dirty Job"
Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame recorded a song with John Rich. < Video version with the Oak Ridge Boys. <> Rowe has a foundation for the kids who want to work with their hands for a living. An...
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My Remedy for that Work Pain
This is what I use after a hard days working home improvements and repair. Walmart, with more love and less pain . Robot or human?
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2 years ago
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OT. Musk Company Going Broke?
The turn around time for the Raptor rocket engines isn't short enough to suit him. <> Then there's this gizmo. They call it a centrifuge launcher. <> Elon Musk is angry with the lack of progress...
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Disconnect power steering?
I have an older car used for short trips, 1999 Chevy. I passes inspection but is beginning to leave a mess with power steering fluid. I asked the mechanic and he topped it off, but the leak seems to...
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2 years ago
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OT. Plywood in San Francisco
There are some pictures here of stores in San Francisco. Window shopping isn't an option. <>
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2 years ago
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where to find replacement Taylor deadbolt cylinder?
I know there was a recent thread on this, but the topic didn't quite address what I wanted to do. Like the other poster, I too have a Taylor deadbolt very similar to this one: didn't know what his...
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2 years ago
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OT. EVs For Rural Drivers
Out transportation secretary thinks it would be a good idea. <> Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that rural and suburban voters should buy electric cars because they burn the most...
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OT: how can I return an item I bought to Walmart? curbside purchased, cannot mail?
I bought a pair of cheap Sony videocams to evaluate as I was considering keeping one, and then giving the other as a gift. I thought I was going to like the camera, but didn't. Since I bought the...
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2 years ago
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OT: Plane Ticket Pricing Policy - What A Rip-Off!
SWMBO has to fly to visit her ailing Mom. We have some plane fare money stashed with United from a trip that was cancelled back in 2020, so I said "Have some fun...fly First Class." The trip will...
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2 years ago
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How to tighten the nut on this sink?
I can't figure out what tool to use to tighten the nut under my sink faucet... Here's a picture: advice is welcome!
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On topic, George Washington
Home repair if you're George Washington: Esp. those of you who don't live close enough to the east coast to visit Mt. Vernon, you may not know this. You know the beautiful stone building that is the...
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2 years ago
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Toilet flange replacement: Cast iron versus plastic/PVC
Hello all, I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. As part of repairing our bathroom, I'm changing the old toilet flange made of cast iron. I wanted to keep the old flange, but a plumber friend of...
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