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HVAC question

It is 27 degrees F outside and my thermostat is set at 68 F. Currently my HVAC unit (air forced heat pump) is pushing o...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by nospam
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by nospam

Menards Black Friday

Things that caught my eye: * Multi-function Miracle Tool (HF clone) - $14.95 * Drill bit set - $2.95 * 6-pak 9-LED flas...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

City bans fake grass

Because of lead and cancer-causing ingredients. But only in front yards. "[GLENDALE, Calif] The city of Glendale is imp...
31 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
31 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

OT bottled water for children?

As more and more people, it seems, drink bottled water instead of tap water, are they aslo giving it to their children?...
19 comments posted 14yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
19 comments posted 14yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

How To Make Sure You Don't Leave The House When Drunk!

http://chzallnighter.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/party-fails-house-door-maze-puzzle-lock-drunk.jpg or http://tinyurl.co...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jwisniaDumpThisPart
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by jwisniaDumpThisPart

Thief Aware!

Ran across this freeware program that might fit in with earlier discussions regarding security cameras. It uses a video...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Superhydrophobic coatings

A coating (spray, paint) that repels water and oils (water, apple sauce, chocolate syrup, motor oil, etc.). This stuff...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Sump pump liner install, back-fill with concrete?

I will install a sump pump liner and will dig a hole near a stone wall foundation. My concern is that the hole might we...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by andyeverett57
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by andyeverett57

Van work bench LED bulb follow up

The dome light for the work bench is a some what success. I didn't check amp draw. The lamps are dimmer than filament b...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Ciruit Board Protection

I have an all-in-one AC/furnace sitting outside. The circuit board was replaced a very short time ago, about two months...
30 comments posted 14yrs
posted by survey
30 comments posted 14yrs posted by survey

how is it possible?

About 3 years ago, I bought a new Frigidaire microwave, and of course it has a digital clock on it. This crazy clock ga...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by aceking
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by aceking

Hexagonal concrete stepping stones

I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate. I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by hypatia08
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by hypatia08

new light bulbs

read the box the new bulbs are has-mat & you can't just trash them when they burn out.
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by bobtail26us
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by bobtail26us