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Comic for the group

Saw this go by as I was taking my daily reality antidote on the comics websites, and thought y'all would enjoy it. http:...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by aemeijers
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by aemeijers

barn paint

OK, so what's the downside of barn paint? Does it not last as long as "better" exterior paints - or is it just cheaper...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jules.richardsonnewsmoo
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by jules.richardsonnewsmoo

OT -- Start-up File Issue

Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process clunked and clinked through the too-numerous items I...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cuhulain_-98
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by cuhulain_-98

Power mixer problem

Hi. I have a dual blade mixer which I'm using on some silvercoat for the roof. I've used that mixer one other time, 6 o...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tom
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by tom

Replacing Bath Vanity Light Fixture

We have a four bulb light fixture in a bathroom (80s silver chrome monstrosity) that I want to replace. But I don't want...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by themightyatlast
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by themightyatlast

What can I use to pump out my gas tank

The gas tank on my chevy has water in the gas. The seal around the sending unit got put in wrong when I changed the fue...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tj
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by tj

roofing estimate

I have an estimate from a roofer and will be meeting with him tomorrow. Would appreciate comments on some of the option...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heathcliff_bambino
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by heathcliff_bambino

A/C fan won't shut off running at low RPM.

I've got an A/C that has been working fine this summer and normally when I set all the tstats to off the A/C shuts down...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by timnels
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by timnels

Gas fireplace advice

We live in coastal NH and renovated out house a couple of years ago. The one thing we miss from our old house is the fi...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jtpryan
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by jtpryan

Attic fan question

I think I know the answer to this, but I want to get some feedback. We live in a hot climate. The second story of our h...
37 comments posted 16yrs
posted by youknowwhat.mccranie
37 comments posted 16yrs posted by youknowwhat.mccranie

OT: McDonald decided

McDonald - the Chicago handgun case - is reversed and remanded. The 14th Amendment incorporates the 2nd Amendment again...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

Leaky boards

I have some pine boards that have sappy veins in it and they are leaking sap. Is there any way to clean up the sap that...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by survey
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by survey