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Roofing Tar Drying Time
I have a basement leak. The problem appears to be the separation of the concrete driveway from the house foundation at one point. I decided to fill up the separation, which is about 5 feet long, with...
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OT rental franchise coordination
I'm sure not only does each company remember you across all countries, but they've probably warned every other rental company about you too.
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Everything you wanted to know about the NRA
Jim walks through the history of the NRA, from its start as a sportsmen’s club to its current role as a right-wing advocacy group. Subscribe to The Jim Jefferies Show:...
 
Repair shower tile damage
I would like to repair this damage. It is in my shower. It looks like some kind of paint/coating was sprayed over the tile. What can I use to repair it?
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JB Waterweld crumbly when using?
I opened a package of JB Waterweld putty today. When I went to mix it, the outer putty was quite crumbly. I just about tossed it, but I could feel it heating up a bit as I mixed. It took a lot of...
 
My electrician is coming Thurs to install an additional 100A subpanel, and
Impressive though I wouldn't want your electric bill.
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Two Wall Switch Failures
You wouldn’t normally see a surge kill a switch anyway. Likely it is just a coincidence.
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how do I replace rotted bottom plate on my shed
I got my shed reroofed this summer. The roofer replaced some rotted sheathing on the roof and side. I don't do roofs, at my age my balance isn't reliable. Now I see the bottom plate is rotted on a...
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OT. Antenna tester
Wow, I think you're on to something there, Pilgrim.
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This Old House!...Join the fun and bring your worst repair stories to the meeting! 609 Turner Street, Silverton, B.C., V0G 2B0, Canada
Everyone learns from house repairs that are a pain to fix. In fact, sharing lightens the memory!... and hearing others tell their accounts of the "repair from hell", creates a bonding in compassion...
 
Warning: Plastic Light Fixtures contain Farmaldehide! Use the Ceramic ones
I smelled an acrid, foul smell in my closet, thinking it was a bat in my attic, I hired a contractor to remove the bats. Much to my surprise, it turned out that my closet had a plastic light fixture...
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Rely on technology too much
This school nailed it. We rely on the latest technology too much and it can fail.
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Deck Repair Course: 609 Turner Street, Silverton, BC, V0G 2B0, Canada
August 29th, 1:00 P.M. From simple to complex, this course covers all aspects of Deck Repairs.
 
Just another day of lies.
What Trump Said “We have incredible things going on in Pennsylvania, we just opened up a $10 billion plant. ... In Louisiana, an L.N.G. plant, $10 billion, could never have happened, could never...
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All ball bearing motor
Andy wrote Yep. not all motors have nothing but ball bearings.
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