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This time it's not the HOA

"[TOLEDO, Ohio] Some people in Ohio complain they received $25 parking tickets last week when their vehicles were parke...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

You can come get the money I owe you...

These self-centered "me" generation people are really something! I did some free remodeling work for a young friend abo...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by billnomailnospamx
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by billnomailnospamx

Ethanol In Garden Tractors, Lawn Mowers

Years ago I was told not to use automotive oil in garden tractors and lawn mowers but rather oil especially formulated...
60 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Windswept
60 comments posted 17yrs posted by Windswept

Nice store clerk

I was at Lowe's and the clerk ass if he could help me. I said I need a water hammer. He said I'll go ask my boss...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hipupchuck
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by hipupchuck

how to level a long chalkline?

I'm cutting off the bottom 20" of my t1-11 panel siding to replace it and want to cut it off straight. The bottom e...
50 comments posted 17yrs
posted by benjunk
50 comments posted 17yrs posted by benjunk

Shed project: Roof trusses

I welcome any criticism on my roof plans. I'm not a structural engineer, I'm only making educated guesses, and...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by usenet-659f31de7f953aeb
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by usenet-659f31de7f953aeb

Underperforming toilet.

The toilet at our camp is not flushing properly. When flushed, the bowl will rise, but the whirlpool will not form. Aft...
32 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dan
32 comments posted 17yrs posted by dan

deck step measurement (confused)

I have stumbled onto something that I don't know how to accurately measure. I've got a low deck (21" above grou...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dbonnell
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by dbonnell

Let's talk radiant Barriers

I have been reading about everything I can find on radiant barriers, but still have a few questions and concerns. I am...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bobwhite
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by bobwhite

What channels did you lose?

So you got your converter box. Maybe you even upgraded your antenna. Then the DTV switch came. What channels did you lo...
29 comments posted 17yrs
posted by yellowbirddog
29 comments posted 17yrs posted by yellowbirddog

how to place 4x4 posts in ground in michigan?

I have couple of different situations where I need to put 4x4 posts in ground in Michigan... first project is raised ga...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cheapdave
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by cheapdave

Built-in house vacuum.

Some years ago they were a big item here but have noticed that most people stop using them in favour of something small...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tsanford
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by tsanford

Raccoons under the deck

Apparently some raccoons have taken up residence under our deck, we see the kids poking their heads out. I am thinking...
35 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kurtullman
35 comments posted 17yrs posted by kurtullman

PEX and compressed air

Has anyone used PEX tubing to run compressed air in a shop? I had copper air lines in my old garage and really liked it...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by zxcvbob
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by zxcvbob