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Aluminum roof sealant
If I mixed flat black paint into aluminum roof sealant to change the color would that cause any problems with sealing leaks?
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Tecumseh TCII (TC200) 2102C throttle plate
Why do I get myself talked into these things? ;-) Bit of a long shot that someone else has one of these, but I've got an old 10" tiller with a Tecumseh TC200 2102C engine on the bench (the tiller says...
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OT -ish - Why shower runs cold first
I've been wondering about this for years. When I turn the shower on, the first water that comes out is c-o-o-o-o-o-ld! So I've learned to adjust the temp before stepping in. But WHY does cold come out...
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But haven't we read here????
This is in reference to "Double tapped circuit breakers" in main panel (North America). In reference to more than a single wire on circuit breakers not designed for that. In House Home Repair. dot com...
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PVC Solvent
How can i remove the Purple stain on floor
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Type of home re-roofing?
Getting quotes on redoing our 40 year old very low slope, tar and gravel roof that has given excellent service. This is a fairly severe climate; long winters, windy, ocean side corrosion. Simple...
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Condo Laws?
Isn't it a requirement of the Condo Laws in each state that owners must get regular financial statements for the Condo Association?
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Laminate Flooring for Kitchen?
My wife just saw some laminate flooring she likes, and she wants to pick it up for our kitchen area. I've never had laminate flooring before, so I don't know much about it. It is affordable, but I'm...
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Harbor Freight coupons
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Red Maple
Recently, a red ribbon was stapled to the big red maple tree out front in the city right of way. I came to find out the tree is slated for removal, but I don't know why. There's a lot of mold on the...
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Maytag Dishwasher recall
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Recommend screw extractors that work?
We have all experienced screw heads breaking off on occasion and its always quite a job to get the old one out and then trying to fix the damage. I've tried a couple of tpical screw extraction...
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Water in bottom of fridge
Subject line explains it. I did search for info, and found web archives about removing ice from under the base-plate of the freezer compartment. And there was indeed a big sheet of ice where there...
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Like plywood, but weatherproof
Looking for something to use as a simple unattached 'floor' for on a fire escape. Needs to be rain-proof of course. A big sheet of 1/8" aluminum would probably do it, but I have a feeling that there...
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Specing out coating?
Is there a website or calculator for specing out coatings? What is the frame of reference for permeability/breathability (30%?), elongation (300%), tensile strength (2000 psi?), viscosity (to make for...