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OT: WTF is "shredder lube?"

So I bought my first paper shredder. The instructions say: "Shredder lubricants are recommended for your shredder and w...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by prestwhich
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by prestwhich

Toothless Holiday...

I was looking forward to enjoying a day away from the office today on Presidents Day. Perhaps catching up on reading th...
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posted by jwisniadumpthis
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by jwisniadumpthis

Rotten Floor's and abestos siding

We bought our house 2 years ago. It was built in the early 20's and had an addition added on in the 70's. When...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by krosser74_at_gmail_dot_com
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by krosser74_at_gmail_dot_com

Powergenix battery question

Well, at least they are used "in" the home. I've had mixed results with these. Some cells last a long time. Others go d...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Buzzing, Blowing Breaker

I have a circuit that keeps tripping the breaker. I can't find anything wrong in the circuit. There is only a series of...
39 comments posted 15yrs
posted by survey
39 comments posted 15yrs posted by survey

Mini tubing cutter cheaper at Pep Boys.

I needed a mini-tubing cutter, to cut off less than a half inch underneath the sink. Happened to go to Pep Boys after H...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

OT a warning, liquor evaporates

I'm not much of a drinker, and I noticed that even though I'd put the cap on tightly, the level had dropped in one bott...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

C02 scare

Why isn't oxygen levels being depleated from all the fossil fuel burning? Could it be that it is just so vast that we c...
23 comments posted 15yrs
posted by LSMFT
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by LSMFT

HVAC question - Heat pump compressor

I have a 15 year old FHP geothermal heat pump, the compressor won't start. In heat mode there is a slight humming, and...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jfryc
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by jfryc

Kenmore Electric Dryer Model 11066512694

Here’s my tale: the heating element comes on after Start button is pressed; all coils (5) come up to full heat and then...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by johnff
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by johnff

Granite in fireplace

Hi, The bottom of my fireplace (that houses a wood burning insert) was lined with very ugly tile which I decided to rep...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sam.takoy
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by sam.takoy

stuck shower head

The subject line says it all. I do not have a lot of upper body strength. I have tried: 1- channel lock wrench 2- grip...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by morbid.one123
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by morbid.one123

Extension cable loosing flexibility

This is about those extension power leads ( usually orange coloured from B & Q etc). Quite often sold for use with elec...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by bluestar0955
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by bluestar0955