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Folks can buy bikes yet...

With most U.S. stores having no bikes, I did a search for why china is not making bikes. I found this....
7 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
7 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

Why doesn't felt dry?

I had something with a felt pad glued to it I had to wash and the felt was still wet 24hrs later. Why? Seems wierd. - =...
8 comments posted 6yrs
posted by vjp2.at
8 comments posted 6yrs posted by vjp2.at

Yourr google map report has been published

I live on a C-shaped street that's 3 to 6 blocks long depending on how you count. Google maps had the right house numbe...
20 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NONONOaddressee
20 comments posted 6yrs posted by NONONOaddressee

The point of cleaning windows?

Why are skyscraper windows cleaned? Surely the rain does that job for free? I have never cleaned my house windows, it ca...
19 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
19 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

Carpet cleaner rental

I am looking for recommendations on a carpet rental machine. What do you recommend? Andy
3 comments posted 6yrs
posted by scientist77017
3 comments posted 6yrs posted by scientist77017

Can Tide pods damage a washing machine drain pump?

I have had an LG washer/dryer for four years. I use liquids. Yesterday for the first time I threw a tide pod INTO the m...
34 comments posted 6yrs
posted by licensedtoquill
34 comments posted 6yrs posted by licensedtoquill

Treated wood identification

I have some wood I keep in a closet. Most is plain untreated 2x4 pine and plywood. But one 2x4 is marked as follows: We...
6 comments posted 6yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
6 comments posted 6yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

Re-routing upstairs HVAC airflow?

Once again I am frustrated by the typical upstairs HVAC airflow scheme. The return air goes into a vent on the wall and...
3 comments posted 6yrs
posted by galt_57
3 comments posted 6yrs posted by galt_57

flash lite bulbs

I know they would be a low profit item but I`m having a hard time finding a 6v flashlite bulb. Someone please tell me wh...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by herbwhite59
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by herbwhite59

So much for rain protection

Furious with myself. I was repairing my deck and had my compound mitre saw, power drill, and a few hand tools on an out...
17 comments posted 6yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15169
17 comments posted 6yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15169

Hot water heater.

hello everyone. I had the leg on my swamp cooler break today. No more hot water because of it. Which is fine however I...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by martinez.britt77
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by martinez.britt77

Stuck in a thermostatic whirlpool

Stuck in a thermostatic whirlpool We've already had 2 pretty hot days and I'm still stuck without AC, now because I can...
10 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NONONOaddressee
10 comments posted 6yrs posted by NONONOaddressee

Towable house

From Oz.
69 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dh0496
69 comments posted 6yrs posted by dh0496

Splash

When flushed, water splashing out of bowl onto floor. And it doesn't replace enough water at the bottom of the toilet, t...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15163
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_15163

OT: CRS

Hi All, You know your memory is getting bad when you can't remember what CRS stands for. Can't Remember Stuff. What? Wha...
3 comments posted 6yrs
posted by T
3 comments posted 6yrs posted by T