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Sand in Well Water

I'm in Maryland where it's been hotter than 90 deg every day for almost two weeks. I've been watering the lawn for 2-3...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by greekgod
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by greekgod

screening advice?

I need to re-screen a small porch. Since I'd like to use 9' wide screen to minimize the framework, I looked beyond the...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by edward
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by edward

Problem with the use of ceramic tile

For anyone contemplating installing ceramic tile anyplace other than a bathroom or kitchen, a cautionary tale. Couple d...
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posted by nobody
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Very Small Engine Repair

I have a small tiller I bought second had - 4 stroke. It ran well the first year and then it developed a small problem....
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ned.flanders
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by ned.flanders

Vacuum Cleaner Problem

On the advice of Consumer Reports and others, I purchased a Hoover U5140-900 vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago. As o...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

An Introductory Primer on Hydraulics?

I'm looking some something like a dummies book or even less that deals with some of the simpler (maybe) concepts of hyd...
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posted by wolftracks
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by wolftracks

I lost the thread about lawn care

OK, it's that time again. God and Grass! GOD: Frank, you know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going...
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posted by tony.miklos
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by tony.miklos

Cost to run central A/C

I'm trying to figure the cost of running the central AC in my house. Inside was fairly easy, a 1/2hp fan motor. Outside...
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posted by tony.miklos
45 comments posted 16yrs posted by tony.miklos

DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant?

http://www2.dupont.com/Consumer_Lubricants/en_US/products/dryfilm.html I noticed they have that at the local hardware m...
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posted by jdoe
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by jdoe

Building new wall.

Before i screw the studs together should i drill a pilot hole for the 3" screws & if so how deep do i make the pilot hol...
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posted by desgnr
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

liquid silicone?

Does anyone sell liquid silicone that is just in a bottle, not a spray can? Reason I ask is, I have been in the habit o...
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posted by njnagel
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by njnagel

New a new refrigerator - any recommendations?

Our 17 cu. ft. refrigerator has finally gotten to the point where I can't find parts or keep it alive any longer and si...
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posted by robert_green1963
54 comments posted 16yrs posted by robert_green1963

Reverse Osmosis Systems

Pure Aqua, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of Reverse Osmosis Systems, and Components, both fo...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pureaqua.usa
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by pureaqua.usa

Fire extinguisher safety training

In these current times in, it is nice to know that many workplaces have taken measures to insure the safety of their em...
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posted by workplacesafetyeducation
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by workplacesafetyeducation

How to space blocks under trailer house

I'm levelling a used trailer house that I bought for storage. I know how to put the blocks under it, which means using...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jameswaters
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by jameswaters