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OT (kinda) Quick Pole Regarding Dish Network vs Direct TV
We live in a rural area in SE Kansas and our local, independent cable provider just announced he will close shop at the end of July. I would be irritated but he guy is 72 years old and has provided...
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duct tape; the old formula lost forever
If any of you are old enough to remember the duct tape that would stick to anything, well I just found out Nashua 398 isn't it. I was told that it was the old fashioned rubber based adhesive. Well...
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Difference between Ridgid manual threaders
I have a few Ridgid pipe threading tools that I brought home last week or so: 1) Ridgid 12-R, 1/2 to 2" dies. is a Ridgid manual threader set. 2) A bunch of Ridgid heads 65-TC like this: am trying to...
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Cell phone / home.repair /OT
I left my cell phone outside while laying sod, an and the sprinklers are working just fine now. I took the wet cell phone to the cell phone place, and they basically said SOL with no insurance. Can I...
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thermostat with timer for fan?
I have a two-story house that is currently being blasted by the heat dome in the NE. What I have been doing the past few days is switching the fan on my thermostat from AUTO to ON in the evening so...
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cast to PVC
I need to add a trap to my cast iron drain in my basement. I'm going to remove my 4" cleanout and run the trap into that fitting. Here's the difficulty: My cleanout plug is threaded into a bushing...
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Reflective Coating on Flat Roof
Can anyone suggest a sturdy reflective (aluminum?) coating that I can use? The room under the roof gets very hot. Thanks, Bruce
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Using Aluminum paint on steel
Anyone that knows anything about metals knows that when different metals contact each other, corrosion often occurs. For example,connecting a copper water pipe to a galvanized steel pipe without a...
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
Someone told me the excessive use of air conditioners and fans in their neighborhood caused their pole transformer to glow red, which was visible at night. Since I did not see it, I cant comment, but...
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Is the weather too hot for you?
Let It Snow Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn't show signs of stopping, And I've...
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Passing Gas is Now Against the Law
July 20, 2011 News from the AP Passing Gas is Now Against the Law Effective immediately. Passing Gas (in public) is Now Against the Law. In order to solve the government deficit, the US government is...
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water damage to vinyl tile
had a minor flood in the basement bathroom. vinyl floor tiles lifted. what's the best way to re-install them?
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I have a very old 40 year old Thermadore Double Oven.. I am trying to change the oven cables but need help
Hi I have a very old 40 year old double oven Thermadore-- works great... BUT the cables that are hooked up to the door which allow you to open and close the door have snapped. I have found parts but...
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OT... Gold
all bubbles burst. as to gold if the world economy continues its downward implosion, with congress helping here the bottom may drop out of everything. people will still need to eat its sad watching...
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Electrical - How could this happen?
I have a fan in the barn for animals, and the fan has been running for over a week non-stop. I noticed the grill was covered with filth and was not blowing real well. Since it's mounted high on a...
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