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OT-Norton Adware/Malware

I remember when Norton was considered top of line security software. I turned the machine on this morning and I had a n...
65 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rnrbrogan
65 comments posted 16yrs posted by rnrbrogan

Smoke alarm or stink alarm

I have a house wired smoke alarm. I noticed that a burned English muffin will set it off even though there is no smoke...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by boleyn7
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by boleyn7

Replace Furnace and Get Tax Credit

I see that the Feds will give us up to $1,500 if we replace our old furnaces with a high-efficiency furnace. I've lived...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by fme
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by fme

Whats the best thing to do with a box of nipples?

I got a box of nipples from a hardware store that was going out of business. They range from half inch to three inch. Wh...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by conservative
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by conservative

568A or B?

I'm running an Ethernet cable in the walls from the wireless router to the church office. (everything else is wireless,...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by zxcvbob
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by zxcvbob

Before you get too excited about Energy Star--

The GAO found some holes in the program. And got a rating for a 1foot tall, gasoline operated, alarm clock- among others...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by elbrecht
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by elbrecht

Exterior Door is 3" too short -- solution?

Hi, I want to replace my existing exterior entrance door. I have the possibility of getting a used door, 35 1/2" x 79",...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ariesrentals
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by ariesrentals

Hinge squeak lube advice

At the church, there is a 45 minute rated fire door, with closer and three hinges. Wood door. The hinges groan a bit, m...
38 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
38 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Pet stains on wood floors

5/8" red oak, stained with dog pee. Oxacylic acid? Bleach? Can I stain with spots and blend it in, or will it make the...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wilgrow_co
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by wilgrow_co

Verizon FIOS = HELL!

I usually don't vent on NGs about bad service; most of what we get these days IS "bad service". But I'm disgusted enoug...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hypatia08
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by hypatia08

Where are the CO Detector Police?

All over the radio lately, there have been commercials, sponsored by Kidde, manufacturer of smoke and CO detectors tryi...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mkirsch1
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by mkirsch1

OT - Please stop feeding the geese

Some motherless rat is putting out piles of bird food for the flock of geese (probably Canadian, dark in color) that in...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tetrickm
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by tetrickm

Laminate flooring joint problem

Laying a very light colored laminate floor (Maple). I can see some of the end joints. In other words, it appears like t...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jack
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by jack

Anyone Have Comcast Cable?

Hello, This is not really a "repair" question, but I am still looking for some info. please. Comcast Cable is doing som...
67 comments posted 16yrs
posted by FALCONGIRL
67 comments posted 16yrs posted by FALCONGIRL

Thin rubbing compound?

I got a very old can of Turtle Wax rubbing compound. Re-painted some scratches on the car. Need to use rubbing compound...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by puddingDOTman
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by puddingDOTman