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Ratchet gimlet

Saw hex shank drill bits at Home Depot, cool, they fit my ratchet screwdriver, now also a ratchet gimlet!! Great for tig...
0 comments posted 4yrs
posted by vjp2.at
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by vjp2.at

OT. Charity Ratings

Charities are usually asking for help this time of year. . This should help if one needs to make a decision where to get...
61 comments posted 4yrs
posted by deanh6929
61 comments posted 4yrs posted by deanh6929

Insurance for

The HOA has decided to hire someone to clean up small amounts of litter, mostly that escape from trash cans on recyclin...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Pennsylvania Electric Rate Increase

Christmas light displays will get more expensive this year.
80 comments posted 4yrs
posted by deanh6929
80 comments posted 4yrs posted by deanh6929

Nail

My house was built in 1898 and when recently I posted a photo of some remodeling work I did and also a photo of a nail...
8 comments posted 4yrs
posted by philo
8 comments posted 4yrs posted by philo

GFCI for Dishwasher

My daughter wants to replace the built-in dishwasher in her condo. The plug-in outlet is behind the dishwasher. Should...
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posted by Ameri-Clean
18 comments posted 4yrs posted by Ameri-Clean

Pro-Com Fireplace Insert - Thermocouple Replacement?

A friend has a ProCom Model FBD32RT fireplace insert. The pilot light won't stay lit. He has the operation manual, but...
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posted by comawhiteknuckles
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by comawhiteknuckles

key broke off in Taylor deadbolt

I have a "Jimmy resistant" Taylor deadbolt lock that I have been using for years on one of my doors. It has sometimes b...
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posted by none
11 comments posted 4yrs posted by none

OT. T-Day Adjustment

A turkey giving advice.
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posted by deanh6929
9 comments posted 4yrs posted by deanh6929

Lower your hot water temperatrure

Just heard some kind of commercial that said to save money, lower the home thermostat and the hot water temperature. Th...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
15 comments posted 4yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

PVC 90 deg 1/2" male to male elbow?

Hi All, I am not having a lot of luck finding the following: PVC 1-1/4" IPS male to 1/2" male IPS 90 degree elbow Anyone...
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posted by T
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by T

Water heater relief valve.

We have a water heater and it leaks water though the relief valve. But, it only happens when the water heater is warm....
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posted by sidwelle
13 comments posted 4yrs posted by sidwelle

waterproof fabric for feral cat to lay on?

I recently had an outdoor feral cat adopt me. I have been trying to set up a warm place for him under my carport. I tem...
13 comments posted 4yrs
posted by rthekeeper
13 comments posted 4yrs posted by rthekeeper