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caulking compound for a brick wall against termites ?

gap filler required between clay bricks to prevent termite entry

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lexy

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A 'worst-case' scenario: How giant insurance losses from L.A. fires could affect all Californians

https://www.sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/home-insurance-disaster-prices-20022809.php By Megan Fan Munce...

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democrat-insurrection

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I won Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes

I'm not kidding, I got a call yesterday and the guy told me I won. First Prize, $39 million and a new Mercedes 350. As...

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esp

2 1yr esp

Avoiding large fluctuations in temperature

Avoiding large fluctuations in temperature can be more energy-efficient than allowing the home to cool too much and the...

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NONONOmisc07

8 1yr NONONOmisc07

outdoor home security cameras

Sorry for the on-topic post. A recent daytime burglary in my area has me looking into installing a security camera or t...

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hubops

35 1yr hubops

How hot is it? Acurite wireless indoor-outdoor thermometer. (2025 Update)

I just got a new acurite wireless indoor-outdoor thermometer, from Amazon. I really like it and its design. Can you sug...

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NONONOmisc07

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Outrage as homeowner is jailed after calling cops on squatter... and is told to 'think about it from their point of view'

A Georgia homeowner was arrested and charged with criminal trespass after attempting to move back into her home, which...

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democrat-insurrection

5 1yr democrat-insurrection

Would this sink fix?

Hi All, My current failing cast iron sinks are ~ 6" deep; 20" wide (outer rim); ~ 17" front to back (outer rim) I do no...

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T

2 1yr T

replacement sinks?

Hi All, I need to replace two of my lav sinks. They are cast iron ovals and have starting rusting. I hear plastic crack...

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T

13 1yr T

[OT] Amazon Gift Card Offer

I'm not a fan of purchasing items on Amazon, but sometimes I must. A few days ago, I did purchase an item on Amazon, an...

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nospam

4 1yr nospam

Glacial History of Michigan: How did we get our Great Lakes?

Did you know climate change started in Michigan over 2 million years ago, long before people had gas stoves and an inte...

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al.goar

22 1yr al.goar

Will it pass the antenna signal through when the dvd-player iOFF?

I have a dvdr with tuner that has anteena in and antenna out connectors, an dit will pass the antenna signal stright thr...

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NONONOmisc07

9 1yr NONONOmisc07

snow load

just a heads - up Watch out for that snow-load ! .. not just for 1800's hotels - but for sheds, barns, car-ports .. etc...

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hubops

5 1yr hubops

fallen water heater (2025 Update)

My electric ( AO Smith) water heater fell over during a hurricane/tornado, is it still OK to use it?

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Donna

1 1yr Donna

Re: A.H.R. (2025 Update)

> The signal to noise ratio here has really gone down the crapper!!!! Nobody repairs their own house. People on Usenet...

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chamilton5280

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