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aerate clay soil
I'm posting this here in case anyone searches Google for help aerating clay soil and needs ideas. This worked great for me and I'd like to share it. We have dense clay soil and, while applying...
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OT Cordless phones again
I think I am going to try this one. am a new Costco member. I bought a Panasonic 6.0 set, but it had echo too often. Anyone know if you can order online and take it back to a store? The only Costco is...
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What brand of CFL's is the best?
I just had the third one of the CFL's (compact flourescent lights) go bad within about a year... Wondering if one brand of CFL bulbs are better than others?? The old incandescent bulbs last way...
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New front door letting in outside air
I just bought a new home, and the wind comes through around the steel entry door perimeter. Does this mean the door wasn't installed properly, or is there some adjustment that can be made, or ???
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OT: Camera batteries
Been using Duracell NiMH, 2650 miliamp rating. Use them in my mini mag, and digital camera. Problem is.... that if I don't put fresh ones in my camera every morning, that the camera either...
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SDS Max drill getting stuck in concrete hole
I have a Bosch hammer/demolition tool 11311EVS. The 5/8 drill SDS Max in it drills concrete like butter. This Bosch does not rotate the drill, only hammers it in a chipping action. The problem is that...
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OT: New tool attachement!
The UROClub - for when you've got to take a leak on the golf course. Video
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Floating neutral or wiring problem?
Last night several of the lights and outlets went dark in the house. Then it mysteriously came back by itself for a few hours, and now these circuits went out again. All fuses tested ok (unless there...
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Fixing loose linoleum seam
You might be on the right track. This method has been used when bubble a in the vinyl appears. Inject the adhesive under the bubble an place a weight on top until cured. Just one sample ... $5.99...
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Toilet keeps breaking
I have a problem with a toilet, it keeps cracking where it's bolted down. I blame my mother-in-law for breaking it. Everytime she comes over and uses the bathroom, I end up with a busted toilet....
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I'VE GOT BIG PROBLEMS!
x-no-archive: yes I went away for a week and my toilet froze and cracked the tank. The fill valve kept running and water went everywhere! It's been minus 20 here all week and I left the heat off...
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Another Laminate floor question
Does it matter if you buy a flooring with padding already installed on it, or buy padding you need to install yourself? Any Pro's or Cons?
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clothes soaking after wash
Inspired by my recent success with this group in fixing my fridge, I'm moving on to the next issue I'm facing... my washing machine. The clothes come out soaking wet, so I have to wring them...
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Installing vinyl Soffit and fascia over existing wood ok?
I have a garage that was built in the late 1940's It has the original wood soffit and fascia. There is a few spots of rot on the soffit (soft spots) But otherwise the wood is good. I was planning...
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Is there a standard number of down spouts for gutters?
I have a standard rectangle layout roof. There are gutters in the front and the back of the house. There are down spouts on one end of the house only. (front and back) Is this typical? Or should there...
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