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Tool for Grout Removal
I need to remove and regrout our master bath shower. I'm trying to figure out what's the easiest way to do this -- that is, what tool to use. There's the Dremel tool with its grout removal attachment....
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Incandescent light bulb replacements
At my church, we have a lot of "can lights" in the ceiling. They had been taking out the 150 watt filament bulbs, and using CF "curly cue" bulbs. Now they are installing LED flood lights, and are...
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I wish I thought of this!
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Garage Door Tension Springs
Are they really that difficult to adjust? 16 ft door, spring on left "looks" fine, you know with a curvy appearance like it has proper tension. The spring on right side is straight, I can tell it has...
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Advice for maintaining septic systems
I have two rental mobile home with septic tanks and drainfields that are 30 years old, and that I have had pumped pretty regularly. I have been told that adding enzyme treatments such as "Bio Clean"...
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Home Depot MSA "Safety Works" faceshield blurry and generally useless
Tonight I bought an MSA "SafetyWorks" Faceshield Model 10103487, UPC code 641817021569 at Home Depot. I thought it was a good idea, especially after the thread about DerbyDad's nearly poking his eye...
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cutting a fluorescent light panel
SNIP!! Jim's technique is what I use too. Keeping the knife in the same groove for multiple scores is the tricky part. I tried both power saws and hand saws for cutting plastic louvers and smaller...
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Kitchen Fluorescent Light Replacement?
I have not had that problem, but are you aware that there is a newer type of fixtures and bulbs? I can't remember the name right now, but they use slightly smaller-diameter lamps, and have a number of...
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Tommy Shows Contractors How To Reach Out To Their Customers !
API - Los Angeles, CA=20 2012 is appearing to be strong and healthy start for many seeking alternati= ve ways to add additional streams of income and increase their business.=20 Tommy, a 51 y business...
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Power problem (gremlin?)
Situation Ceiling fan with light kit, fan and light on individual wall switches. There are internal switches (pull chain) on the fan too...on/off for light, high/medium/low/off for fan. Everything...
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3 Prong *Plug* with no ground connection?
I received this in an email from a friend while we were discussing some house wiring issues. This friend lives in the UK. I find this hard to believe, so I thought I'd check here He wrote: "I was...
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108-year-old vacuum cleaner
...but can he still get bags? ;-)
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Flying lawnmower
For those really (REALLY) tall weeds... Video
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Black & Decker BDL100AV All-In-One SureGrip Laser Level - Review
I am not sure why I even read your review. My experiences with B&D ended several years ago. Maybe I was hoping for a change from my past experiences. Now I won't even pick up a B&D tool to even look...
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Good deal on 12 V drill at local megastore (USA)
Lowe's has the Bosch 12-Volt 3/8" cordless drill (PS31-2A) for $99 plus tax. I guess its nationwide. I want one because it's no doubt much lighter and easier to control than my 14.4 V DeWalt compact...
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