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Man tags own house

Fed up with anonymous complaints causing building inspectors to bother a man remodeling his house, the owner spray-pain...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

OT: What am my kids learning?

A final meeting of the Texas Textbook selection folks is scheduled for Wednesday on books to be used for social studies...
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posted by heybub
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

Staining a banister

I have a stair banister to re-stain. Would paint stripper work or do I have to sand it? Thanks.
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posted by chocolatemint77581
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by chocolatemint77581

How to prep aluminum for painting?

I have a screen room with aluminum framework. One piece of the aluminum has had the original bronze finish stripped off...
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posted by Jean
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jean

John Deere L130 video. What do you guys think?

Here are some videos after I replaced the idler pully, spring, and idler arm bracket. I need to buy a new belt as this...
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posted by stryped1
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

1st time using a miter saw.

I want to cut miters on some baseboards. Should i cut the miters with the board standing up, OR should i lay them down &...
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posted by desgnr
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Possible Dishwasher Problem with Hardwood Floor

As mentioned in another thread, I'm in the process of putting down 3/4 T&G in a few interconnected rooms/hall. I'm not...
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posted by postmaster
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by postmaster

Lawn mower problem

My lawn mower runs for a while, but when it is shut it down I cannot restart it. In addition the gas leaks out of the t...
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posted by bob_callaway
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by bob_callaway

Dead Sumacs

I had a bunch of sumac trees on the west bank of my gulley which jutted out over the lawn for afternoon and evening sun...
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posted by boleyn7
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Negotiating Estimates

Recently solicited estimates for an electrical service upgrade from our 150amp, 20 circuit box to 30/36 circuits, inclu...
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posted by spam_trial_at_yahoo_dot_com
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by spam_trial_at_yahoo_dot_com

How long does skunk stink last?

For years I've had a woodchuck living under my shed, but I think a skunk has been encroaching on his territory because...
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posted by mkirsch1
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by mkirsch1

GE Profile Dishwasher error code "2h"

My GE Profile dishwasher worked just fine on Saturday. When I tried to run it on Sunday, the display read "2h" instead...
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posted by tmclone
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by tmclone

Duty Cycle of Propane Torch?

I was using one of these propane torches yesterday to torture some weeds and grass that had sprung up between some pavi...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by teamarrows
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows

Ryobi Blower Only Runs With Choke Closed

I need some advice from the small engine gurus in this group. The History: My Ryobi 340BV blower ran fine all during th...
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posted by teamarrows
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by teamarrows