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T1-11
T1 11 siding the T stands for textured what does the 111 stand for?
 
GFCI question.
my granddaughter just bought a used 36' travel trailer. In getting it ready she wanted to clean the carpets so used a machine. Plugged into the receptacle at the sink, it went dead. Two kitchen...
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Reliable refrigerator?
I want to replace the 35-YO Amana POS that I've hated for at least 20 years. At the time Amana was THE reliable brand. Hah. Just bought a Samsung gas stove from Best Buy. It never occurred to me to...
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H.O.A. easement for parking & drives
I'm looking at the plat for my n'hood and I find something I never noticed before. I had noticed the easements for walkways, and the drainage & utility easements, but just now I see the "H.O.A....
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OT. Not a Herd
The CDC seems to be backing off of a specific number to say we've achieved herd immunity. They'll say we've reached it if/when infections and deaths hit a valley and stay there. About 58% of Americans...
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OT: eMail and responses
Hi All, If you will suffer an off topic observations: have you guys noticed that it is now unusual for your eMail to get responded to? info@somecompany. "Contact" is just a waste of time. Writing a...
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Ping T Cooking pork chops
T, these were done on the grill but you can get good results in a hot pan too, no timer. I do have an instant read thermometer to check temperature. Once the outside is looking good, reduce the heat...
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Winterize home near the Deleware Water Gap
Need to help someone "winterize" a rental that they inheretided suddenly and which won't be worked on until spring. How do you winterize anyway? Two bathrooms. No pool. One well. Cesspool. Deleware...
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Follow-up on tree removal
Follow-up, tree removal. Instead of the company that wanted $2300 for HOA tree 1, we hired another guy who wanted only 650. Saving 1650, over 71%. He cut up tree 1 that was leaning, and also cut down...
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Follow-up on Flex Seal rubberized tape
Follow-up on Flex Seal rubberized tape, advertised on tv a lot a few months ago. It's strong, it's pretty sticky, but it wasn't suitable for what I wanted. OTOH, I still don't know what would have...
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OT. It's Veteran's Day
The Singing Sergeants, Lee Greenwood, and Home Free. <> Today marks 100 years since the dedication of the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier.
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Magnetic Ballasts
I've got 48" x 4 bulbs F12 40W flourescent tube fixtures installed in my garage and in a downstairs family room. Most were installed around 1994. Some were new, some were older than 1994. They all...
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OT what is the possessive?
OT If the plural of attorney general is attorneys general (which it is), what is its possessive?
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OT - cute tune
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, you know the thing. #lgbfjb #acdc
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OT The NRA and LaPierrre
Damned if I'd pay does to an organization with this guy in charge but many do leaders called its members 'hillbillies' and 'fruitcakes' in secretly recorded audio following Columbine massacre
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