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Video inspection of sewer lines

I have a sewer line that has been clogging up several times over the past 6 weeks or so, and I would like to be able to...
37 comments posted 17yrs
posted by BetaB4
37 comments posted 17yrs posted by BetaB4

How do they do this

There's some pretty smart people in this newsgroup. Maybe someone can clear up this puzzler; CSX ( railroad ) has b...
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posted by
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vinyl cove base

i need some vinyl cove base for a small section of my garage. the color is not important, but what is there is torn up...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by carrieinmn_at_yahoo_dot_com
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by carrieinmn_at_yahoo_dot_com

Testing solenoid/starting circuit???

OK, I'm stumped... JD 112H lawn tractor (nearly ancient) Symptom is no voltage in ignition system when turn key to...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by none
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by none

OT - audio cable

I saw a couple interesting links at sci.electronics.design One is for an audio cable http://www.usa.denon.com/productde...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by remove.budnews
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by remove.budnews

epoxy bonding or weld?

Have browsed the group's posts looking for a solution to a railing problem, but need some clarification and advise....
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by acts2024
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by acts2024

OT - Heavy Equipment Oops!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/picturesoftheday/5443342/Pictures-of-the-day-4-June-2009.html?image=2 -...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by postmaster
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by postmaster

Stipple a Ceiling

I'd appreciate if anyone can show me a link on how to stipple a ceiling. A video would be great. I have new unpaint...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

Use Bing

Hey, someone needs to give 600-lb. gorilla Google a run for their money. (Even if it is Micro$oft.)
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

Standard Incandescent vs. Halogen Lumens Output

I want to use a medium base halogen light bulb where I have previously used both a standard incandescent as well as a C...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by wayneboatwright

What will quickly remove Plasti-Dip?

I've got a dishwasher rack that was covered with Plasti-Dip in a misbegotten experiment to provide extra protection...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by docsavage20
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by docsavage20

I need a lightbulb with square corners

I have a light in the corner of the room. A standard bulb will not fit because it's too close to the wall. I need a...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Jerrybean
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jerrybean

Cushion for slamming doors

I'm looking for an good looking option for reducing the noise the interior doors make when closing. I've use th...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mook
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by mook

Ceiling fan installation issues

We just had a higher end ceiling fan (Casablanca) installed in our bedroom. To avoid having to wire for a wall control,...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gwandsh
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by gwandsh

Roof question

I have a flat Rubber Roof. It has some cracks & needs a coating. 1 roofer want to use a Silver coating for $500.00 I th...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by desgnr
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by desgnr