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how on earth do I remove this screwless glass ceiling light dome?
Hi, Got quite a problem here because I'm moving out of my dorm in 2 days' time, and I need to change my ceiling light bulb before then (otherwise they'll impose some ridiculous penalty charge on me)....
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bad belt
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Basement finishing with french drain
I am laying a new floor for my sister who has a 1 1/2" gap french drain around 3/4 of the basement. It is the open kind where they have drilled holes in the cinder block and did not cover the french...
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Ryobi Battery Charger Reliability ?
My son is considering buying a Ryobi 18 V electric drill battery pack and charger to replace the two wearing out Ryobi ni-cad battery packs and two non-functioning Ryobi chargers that he presently...
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OT Eternal?? Home
A story here about a guy who built caskets for himself and his wife. http://tinyurl.com/84e7mk5
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fire alarm system
I've read that fire alarm systems need to be replaced on ten year intervals. I was wondering if all components need to be replaced in my wireless system. The system includes smoke detection as well...
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contact cement
need to re-glue formica edge of old bathroom vanity. The strip is about 6' long, and about 2' of one end has come loose. how do I repair? should i pull the whole strip off and re-glue or just glue the...
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Man runs wild with hammer at NH mall (at least it wasn't a gun)
You see? Even crazy people are far less dangerous when they don't have a gun. I wonder if he's the owner of the local glass company... ================================================= runs wild with...
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News you can use
Your vehicle may not be a total loss. Article on how to deal with a car that has carried a rotting corpse. "After pressure generated by the story going viral, a suburban Detroit car dealer has agreed...
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Wall Heater Thermostat
My new wall heater has a gas valve that is thermostatically compatible. The most common thermostat for this heater is called a "microvolt" thermostat. It apparently get its microvolts from something...
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OT - The harassing calls
I know someone who's getting harassing calls and emails. The angry, mentally unstable harasser says "I'll call the police and have you arrested". Even though, there's no crime committed (by the...
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OT: Christmas gift suggestions for kids who like gadgets/electronics
I have teenage grandson who really loves to tinker, take stuff apart, modify. When younger, he was always taking stuff apart, just to see what's in it. Knows computers, cell phones, RC cars, etc. very...
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Copper Thieves Targeting Dallas Schools
It's sad watching the USA eat itself from the inside... ==================================== ( ? Campuses in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) have been the repeated victims of copper...
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Water oftener , which one?
Hi, Our 16 YO Kenmore softener looks like getting tired. 3rd time I had to install main valve seal kit, rotor disc, and venturi valve kit. Expecting a replacement next, any suggestions/comments? Our...
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How to remove concrete residue from plastic
I have a couple of those have white concrete on them, some solidly stuck. How can I remove it safely to restore the good looks. Thanks http://igor.chudov.com/misc/ebay/tmp/J-G-Porter/133.JPG
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