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Pure gas vs E85

Hi All, I watch my mileage. I have been running pure gasoline now for a bunch on months. My mileage jump up from 23.5 on...
96 comments posted 6yrs
posted by T
96 comments posted 6yrs posted by T

repairing wall anchor holes and ripped wallboard

Purchased a new home, owner had tons of things on walls. Lots of anchor holes (some with plastic anchors still in there...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by timnels
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by timnels

Error of % + digits?

I just bought an amp clamp meter, and it states the error is "+/- 1.9% + 3 digits". What does the "3 digits" part mean?
75 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
75 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

Bar sink problem

Ran into problem trying to fix pull down spray head from a AquaSource (Lowe's) bar sink faucet that was leaking. Turns...
6 comments posted 6yrs
posted by ratcc44
6 comments posted 6yrs posted by ratcc44

OT. NO cashiers at Wally World

Walmart hasn't given up on the idea of customers doing their own checkout. I'm growing up to be a cranky old fart but t...
201 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dh0496
201 comments posted 6yrs posted by dh0496

OT: Droplets and Masks

Here is some real science and it is very long: Publisher: Physics of Fluids On respiratory droplets and face masks : ht...
52 comments posted 6yrs
posted by T
52 comments posted 6yrs posted by T

The Story Behind The Pepper Spray

The Story Behind The Pepper Spray Today, the pepper spray is an indispensable self-defense tool, especially to women. B...
29 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
29 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

GE oven error - bad line, bad outlet

A couple of weeks ago I turned the oven on and the timer. The timer immediately went off, and I thought, that was weird...
11 comments posted 6yrs
posted by sarah.a.rasco
11 comments posted 6yrs posted by sarah.a.rasco

Knife sharpening difficulties

For years, I have never been able to get a sharp edge using a whetstone. Especially with Swiss army knives. Can someone...
26 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
26 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

Safe to leave outlet/switch box in wall as cover

Closing on a new home, and the previous owner had wall lights and outlets for paintings all over. An electrician has ca...
3 comments posted 6yrs
posted by timnels
3 comments posted 6yrs posted by timnels

OT: A house that won't sell

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11836404/woman-makes-home-unsellable-after-30-years-decorating-and-youll-see-why/ YEEE GAD...
32 comments posted 6yrs
posted by T
32 comments posted 6yrs posted by T

How to annoy the entire street

Put your wheelybin out after midnight. Every single dog hears this and begins barking. Hence everyone is now disturbed f...
86 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
86 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

Bromine tablets

I mistakenly put a bromine tablet in my toilet bowl. How do I get it to dissolve quickly so I can use the toilet.
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15175
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15175

flapper doesn't stay up (2025 Update)

My commode flapper is like the one in the following photo. When I push the button, the flapper will come up. However, a...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by ouasami
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by ouasami