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HF Air Compressor Fitting Leak
I own an older model of this HF Air Compressor: far as I can tell, only the tank and frame are different, the gauge set-up seems to be the same. In any case, the hose leaks at the quick release...
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Where to drill holes in sump basin
I am installing a sump basin in my basement to help with occasional high water table issues. This has no perimeter french drain right now, but could be added down the road. In any event, I was told to...
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Can I add 1" of mortar to an existing bed of concrete recently poured?
I am doing a exterior stair case project. Basically from the exterior landing of the house there is a 12" step down to meet the walkway. The walkway is then sloped to meet the driveway which is five...
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Homes for the Homeless
Due to circumstances, I will be homeless at sometime in the future, and that day may not be too far away. I've been watching the homeless people downtown. Most have an old shopping cart and cart...
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OT (sort of): UV protection
I've been using mylar for various things, adding extra layers of glazing cheaply. It's dead clear. It does deteriorate under UV and needs to be protected from UV. So far I've been using Sun Tuf, which...
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Brad nailer tool
How does this tool work? Where does it get its power from? Home Depot has it on sale for $89, a 18-gauge kit. You must by now know, that i am completely in the dark about this tool. LOL
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Dryer shutting itself off -- curious.
I have a Frigidaire electric clothes dryer (Model GLER341AS0) that needed a rear bearing assembly to be replaced. It was making a loud clunking noise and a friend and I were able to determine that the...
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Repairing a chair seat
So, the seat of an old kitchen chair broke in two this week. I have removed the old fiberboard seat and make a new one with some available plywood. The bare seat is covered with some foam padding and...
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13 years ago
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Harbor Freight Expansion
If I see people standing around I ask to see the manager. If he was part of the laziness I ask him to write his name down and the name of his district manager and phone number. This leads to FAST...
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Lawnmower class action suit - Status?
Remember last year when we got notices of a class action suit against lawn mower companies because of supposedly incorrect HP ratings of the engines? Has anyone heard anything or have any info on the...
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attaching wiring harness to trailer
I have a 4x8 flatbed trailer built from a harbor freight kit, and the method they provided for attaching the wires is pretty poor. Metal clips that don't really stick to the suare U-bars and don't...
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13 years ago
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Elmer's Ultimate Polyurethane Glue versus Ultimate Good-Performance Glue.
Do you know the difference between Elmer's Ultimate Polyurethane Glue, and Elmers Ultimate Good-Performance Glue. Someone on the web recommended the first for a very difficult job -- gluing the same...
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Furnace Trips
I have searched and seached for an answer for my problem with no luck (so far). Here is the senerio: Thermostat turns the furnace on... house gets nice and warm. So far so good. Then the house gets...
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13 years ago
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Yard Machine by MTD Snowblower Problem
I have owned a single-stage snowblower for ten years, and it has been great. For some reason, it easily goes downhill, but driving it back uphill is too much for me. It does a great job of throwing...
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Just had a strange conversation with PG&E about an illegal pole on my property
I just found what appears to be an illegal power pole with telephone lines (yes, a power pole, with telephone lines) on my property that cross the property but do not serve my home. The title company...
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13 years ago
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