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OT: Republican horse race
I thought this was pretty cool- than tiny that url, I'll use the website that sent me there because it has been a favorite of mine since early 2007 or so. as entertaining as Slate-- but a lot more...
 
The economy -- are we replacing or repairing?
There will always be people that do well in a down economy, and people that struggle in a good economy. It's the overall picture that counts, not just that of one person.
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The Winter consumer ripoffs: EdenPure, HeatSurge
The Heat-surge ripoff: Amish craftsmen are skilled with stapleguns. The Edenpure ripoff: copper, eh?? Many of the 1-star reviews say it quite well, esp. one long one on the edenpure. The 4,5 star...
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Washing machine drain tight connection
My washer has a pump that is too strong for the drains in this old = house. From what I have heard, some kind of tight connection is OK as = long as the washer has a pumped drain and not a gravity...
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Montana tractors
I am probably getting a Montana 4344 tractor with loader, backhoe, and trailer as part of a settlement. Does anyone have any experience or insight in these tractors? Steve
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Sewer gas in the living room
Check your system venting. Also, all traps should be filled with water to work. Joe
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Lights Out !
Bathroom entrance has a toggle switch that activates lights over the sink and toilet. To eliminate the toggle switch as the problem it was removed and the exposed black hots were connected, and good...
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Bathroom Lights Out !
Toggle switch at the entrance activates lights over the sink and toilet. To eliminate the toggle switch as the problem it was removed & the black hots were connected, and good connection on the white...
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Anyone Familiar with "Air Ace" Compressors?
I was driving through the neighborhood this past weekend, and there it was by the curb, with a "Free to Good Home" sign: an air compressor. The gentleman was still in his garage, said it worked fine,...
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Hot water to forced air
My son has a home that he added a solar water heater to a few years ago. Works great , too great. The unit far exceeds his demand for hot water. He wants to add some coils to his forced air HVAC...
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Main breaker panel <100 Amps
Does anybody know of a main breaker panel rated
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Screw Plastic Bucket Connector??????
I am looking for ideas for a connector to draw fluid out of a 5-gallon plas= tic bucket. The liquid, a silicone resin, is quite viscous. I've made thr= eaded fittings for the extendable, disposable...
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Home Depot: Goodby Martha
"Separately, [Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia] retail partner Home Depot confirmed yesterday that its current deal to sell Martha Stewart-branded paint has dried to an unflattering finish ? it will no...
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The best for your mid year Vacation in Luxor & Aswan 2012
( the best way to spend your mid year vacation) If you want to spend your mid year vacation in a place will take your mind You should have a nile cruise in Egypt Our trips from 28/1 till 28/2 3 nights...
 
Can I make my own Screen Cleaner?
Can I make my own Screen Cleaner for a LCD HDTV and LCD computer monitor? The stuff they sell is outrageously expensive for that tiny bottle. The old CRT screens could be cleaned with plain window...
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