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Verizon Charging for Local (Landline)Calls

Hello, Verizon wants to charge me, by the minute, for local, landline calls. Does anyone else have that problem?
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hairyharry
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by hairyharry

OT: Weedeater problem

Well, it's used near the house so it's only a little OT. Anyway, it starts and runs fine when cold. But as it warms, th...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kohemp
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by kohemp

2 poles AFCI for 240V use

Hi all, We want to install 220v cables underneath the subfloor to heat the upstairs rooms. Since the subfloor is made o...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mica01
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by mica01

Invasion of the red ants

The state of Missouri (US) belongs to the red ants in the summertime. They are everywhere. They congregate around my ba...
67 comments posted 16yrs
posted by barrel.full
67 comments posted 16yrs posted by barrel.full

Double Wire Circuits

This is a theoretical electrical question, not something I actually plan to do. Say somebody wants to run a new circuit...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pintiha
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by pintiha

Gas Meters

We got a new gas meter and it is readable remotely (the guy still comes around, but he waves a device at the meter). Do...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by robert_green1963
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by robert_green1963

Are These Commonly Available?

Channel nuts (not fishing or TV surfing related) http://www.jdr-websites.co.uk/gallery/images/107/image/12a.jpg Thanks,...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pheeh.zero
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by pheeh.zero

Cascade

Finally got an admission from Proctor & Gamble that Cascade Complete gel should not be used in dishwashers with systems...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dstanley
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by dstanley

Replacing a load-bearing beam

Hi everyone, I'm interested in knowing how one would go about replacing part of the main beam (basement) of a 1926 hous...
32 comments posted 16yrs
posted by twologic
32 comments posted 16yrs posted by twologic

A sad tale of two wrecked newsgroups

I would like to suggest that all of you regulars of alt.home repair take a look at the newsgroups rec.boats and rec.boa...
61 comments posted 16yrs
posted by LdB
61 comments posted 16yrs posted by LdB

Good paint

Wow, I used that new Behr paint from Home Depot yesterday, the one with the paint/primer in one. Holy cow, thats good p...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by passport
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by passport

Looking for keyless door lock

I need a keyless door lock and would very much appreciate any suggestions. Requirements are: Must have keypad for inout...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NoSpam
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by NoSpam