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Bank absurdity

I went to the bank and the teller line is closed, you have to use the drive through so instead of being able to do a so...
19 comments posted 6yrs
posted by gfretwell
19 comments posted 6yrs posted by gfretwell

Solar battery chargers/maintainers

A zillion out there; just wondering anybody have favorites and/or recommendatons for specifics? Multiple in same locati...
10 comments posted 6yrs
posted by none
10 comments posted 6yrs posted by none

Matchsticks

I've made many models, but this guy is extreme with matchsticks. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HyuE1XnYO0I
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by esp
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by esp

Losing a leg

Nick Cordero had his leg amputated last night, from a complication of covid-19. For those of you who aren't worried abou...
19 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NONONOaddressee
19 comments posted 6yrs posted by NONONOaddressee

Why did drainpipes used to have a box on the wall?

Why did drainpipes used to have a box on the wall, some sort of overflow if blocked? See link below for an example photo...
99 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
99 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

Does it count as DIY?

Just run the cars for 15 minutes with aircon on to keep the aircon oil circulated. Left me wondering: does this count as...
14 comments posted 6yrs
posted by rbw
14 comments posted 6yrs posted by rbw

Bow and arrow

I've not shot a bow for years but could never come close on this. Timing is everything https://imgur.com/gallery/xEXioyJ
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by esp
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by esp

Why do power drills have R and L?

Why do power drills have R and L on the direction control? Are tradesman really that thick that they don't know which wa...
345 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
345 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

On Topic: washer won't drain or spin

Hi All, This is on topic. I know. Kind of weird, huh? Speedqueen Top Loader model AWN432SP113TW04 On all the spin/drain...
18 comments posted 6yrs
posted by T
18 comments posted 6yrs posted by T

Outdoor shower & PEX

Our pool is being installed soon and I want to put in an outdoor shower. My question is, if the water lines will be tur...
15 comments posted 6yrs
posted by bruce
15 comments posted 6yrs posted by bruce

OT Wahl razor problem

I have a Wahl 'Bump Free' razor a few months old. I can't get the head off to clean it out. I press the button on the s...
14 comments posted 6yrs
posted by invalid
14 comments posted 6yrs posted by invalid

Are all new A-coils twice as high

Are all new A-coils twice as high as 40 years ago? I need new AC. The AC guy today said that A-coils are now twice as t...
0 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NONONOaddressee
0 comments posted 6yrs posted by NONONOaddressee

Does my ground rod need replacing?

Do copper or copper-clad steel ground rods disappear with time? After 37 years, does mine need replacing? When I put in...
29 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NONONOaddressee
29 comments posted 6yrs posted by NONONOaddressee