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UPS vs DSL modem

I have a computer and DSL modem tied to an old UPS (with new batteries). When I have a power failure, the computer keep...
37 comments posted 15yrs
posted by actodesco
37 comments posted 15yrs posted by actodesco

OT: You Tube inoperative

Folks, I have had this on a computer NG since Jan 20, but there has been NO response, so ifyoudontmind, I'll copy it he...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by hypatia08
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by hypatia08

An extension tube for 3/8" copper waterr tube

I need an extension tube for 3/8" copper waterr tube I took out my kitchen faucet and the tubes on the new one doesnt'...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOPSAMmm2005
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOPSAMmm2005

OT: Wind Generation Follow-up

About 10 days ago or so in a thread on windmills that got waylaid into wind generation, I posted data from the Gray Cou...
98 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
98 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

UPS... new battery or replace?

Got an *ancient* (and I do mean ancient) APC UPS... all it does is back up my wireless router. Battery is done. new one...
64 comments posted 15yrs
posted by njnagel
64 comments posted 15yrs posted by njnagel

revising old bathtub

i have an older bathtub, rigid plastic, that needs updating. i dont want to spend the money to rip it out and replace i...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by wf3h
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by wf3h

Coriolis effect?

Had to soak a big roasting pan for a few days to get the burned-on stuff loosened up. When I went to wash it last night...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mkirsch1
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by mkirsch1

hat with light

Just want all to know I found a 9 volt led ball hat that makes any job easier as my hands are free to work and I do not...
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posted by id_at_eastlink_dot_ca
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by id_at_eastlink_dot_ca

Under-Cabinet Lighting

The wife decided that she wants LED under-cabinet lighting under the four cabinets. I've found the fixtures and power s...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by jasimp.nospam
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by jasimp.nospam

The last piece of crown molding, only one end coped.

An article on installing crown molding suggested a way to install the last piece of crown molding with only one coped e...
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posted by andyeverett57
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by andyeverett57

Strange Lever Door Knob

The old knob on the side entry door has been sticking so I decided to replace it with a lever style doorknob, which wou...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pintiha
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by pintiha

Rotted out 4" copper waste line

Mother Nature is being sarcastic with me. I went into basement, looking for leaks from post-blizzard thaw currently und...
25 comments posted 15yrs
posted by aemeijers
25 comments posted 15yrs posted by aemeijers

Baseboard gaps

Finally got the maple floor down and am now on the baseboards. Trouble is, there are small gaps at various points betwe...
26 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cubbybrockley
26 comments posted 15yrs posted by cubbybrockley

near mishap/disaster with water heater

Just thought I share an awful experience last night during my basement reno. In the end, everything went well, but it a...
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mikepier
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by mikepier