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Remote Control Lawnmower

"Scientists at the University of Southern Denmark have unveiled the Casmobot robotic lawnmower, which is operated using...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Pressure Washer

Never had one before. So I have a couple of questions. Is a 1750 psi electric heavy-duty pressure washer sufficient for...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by taijime
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by taijime

Lo-E windows and houseplants.

This is probably a dumb question, but it is something I have been thinking about. Would a common house plant suffer if...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bfrabel
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by bfrabel

Driveway Cost: Concrete vs. Blacktop

In the area where we live both materials are acceptable. I haven't gotten any estimates yet, but we need to put in a ne...
31 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
31 comments posted 17yrs posted by wayneboatwright

Tips for using a pressure cleaner/washer?

I'm going to rent a pressure cleaner to prepare a smooth stucco on cement block house for painting. It's been s...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by postacct
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by postacct

Breaking Big Slates

I have some big slates rescued from a demolition project in my yard. They are about 3' by 4' and about an inch...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mark.wolven
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by mark.wolven

Fridge Repair?

Our refrigerator has stopped working. It barely gets above room temp. The freezer is fine. Anyone have any suggestions f...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by NPine1
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by NPine1

Concrete Driveway Patch Job

Just looking for a patch job so it's at least presentable and last maybe a year. I'm sure the right way is to d...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by postmaster
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by postmaster

Craftsman 20HP Kohler more details

I have a Craftsman 20hp 48\\" mower, part # 917.272246 It is about 5 yrs old and has 470hrs on it. I have read a ton of...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by willisg_at_gmail_dot_com
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by willisg_at_gmail_dot_com

Smaller spare tires...

... but this trend is getting ridiculous! http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/fail-owned-spare-fail.jpg?w=500&h=...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by heybub
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by heybub

Sump pump noise question

I may be purchasing a Wayne 3/4 hp sump pump from Amazon.com. I am replacing a 1/2 hp unit. Does anyone have any opinio...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nospamtodd
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by nospamtodd

My pool is a swamp

After nine months of construction during such time I completely ignored the pool, I need to now get it back in shape. D...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Kohler 20hp running bad

------------------------------------- Motor running rough. Saw sparks coming from under hood. Could this be ignition mo...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by willisg_at_gmail_dot_com
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by willisg_at_gmail_dot_com

where can I find decorative registers/grilles?

Hi again, I thought that this would be the easy part of putting my kitchen back together... looking for a wall mount re...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by njnagel
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by njnagel