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Skil SHD77 and SHD77M? Issues?
So I sold some tools that either I didn't need or weren't what I really wanted, and was going to take the proceeds and buy myself a circular saw... figured on getting a Skil 77 because that seems to...
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Inner Window Options
Between my front door and the corner of the house are five windows with only the aluminum frame triple track windows. Three open into the house while the end two open into an enclosed but unheated...
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OT I was looking for an adapter for my battery drill and found this
I frequently make cheese toast. I was hoping to get an idea on how to use my battery drill to make grating cheese easier and found this: haven't tried this yet. I use Cracker Barrel sharp.
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Helpful Hint - Credut/Debit Card Signature
Ever notice how quickly the signature space on the back of your credit/debit card smears or fades beyond recognition, and how difficult it is to re-sign it? It usually happens because of moisture on...
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applying epoxy grout
I'm just fishing for tips for the best methods on applying epoxy grout. I've heard before that wetting down the joints before application is a good thing, but that was with traditional grouts, and the...
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Clean up Disintegraed foam?
Black foam is used as cushioning in equipment cases. After some time, It disintegrates into an oily gunk. What's a good way to clean up the mess? Alcohol doesn't seem to help. I'm afraid to get too...
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Half pieces of PVC
I need some 3" or 4" PVC split long ways. Is this available commercially, or will I have to do it on a table saw? About 80'. Steve
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Hijacked sprinkler on roof thread
I'm currently putting trusses across two containers 16' apart. Each container is 8' wide with a 16' space between. 40' long. Trusses are 32' long to allow a rain overhang. It is sloped with no peak....
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Cost of replacing Air Handler coil
The AC guys have been out a few times telling me that I have a leak in my AC unit (6 years old) - a 2.5 air handler. It is only holding freon for a week or so max before it needs more freon added....
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Irritrol 205TF Control Valve Question
We have a problem with our sprinkler system that we=92ve tried to resolve through our local Irritrol dealer with no success. We=92ve reviewed past postings, but have not found anything that addresses...
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How to attach leads straight to battery?
It seems my IBM Thinkpad's CMOS battery has died, and it's know that it won't boot wihtout it. I don't have time to wait for a new one by mail, plus I have some CR2032's in my fridge. The flat things...
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Putting sprinkler on roof to cool shingles and attic
The roof is pyramid shaped (about 30 x 30 ft, tan-colored shingles) with soffits on all sides and several passive vents mounted near the peak, as well as a powered fan with a 15" diam. opening. A few...
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Expand hole in steel?
I have a grating which is held down by two padlocks which go through a hole in the part that is cemented-in and the other side through the grating itself. Unfortunately the holes are about 3/8 inch...
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removing above ground pool
What is the best /proper order to remive an above ground doughboy so it can be re installed somewhere else?
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Foam Roof
Your roof system has more direct contact with sunlight and rain than any other part of your property. For this reason, selecting the right roof system has a lot of potential for saving energy and...
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