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Making a heated chair

Winter is not far off and this will make it much more tolerable. Everyone should have one. https://imgur.com/gallery/KLz...
7 comments posted 7yrs
posted by esp
7 comments posted 7yrs posted by esp

OT auto booster seat

Just a heads up for the Grandparents - who, like me, can struggle with the big complicated child car seats and booster...
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posted by hubops
4 comments posted 7yrs posted by hubops

Re: Stained linoleum floor

> I have a white no-wax kitchen floor. The model is Mannington Aurora. > Last year I put a small mat down on the floor...
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posted by grandmaarlene
3 comments posted 7yrs posted by grandmaarlene

OT, iPhone Hack

worth a mention?
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posted by dh0496
0 comments posted 7yrs posted by dh0496

Handheld Propane Torch Cylinder Disposal

Got some really old 14 ounce handheld propane torch cylinders in the garage that are starting to rust out on the bottom...
16 comments posted 7yrs
posted by wade
16 comments posted 7yrs posted by wade

Brake pedal goes half way & stops w/no fluid to front

replaced brake lines on chevy pickup (w/abs).Blew out abs with air. Now the pedal goes half way and stops completely wh...
3 comments posted 7yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14358
3 comments posted 7yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14358

OT How does GMaps know elevation?

When you use google maps to choose a route between two locations, and choose walking or bicycling, it also shows starti...
69 comments posted 7yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
69 comments posted 7yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Re: Pella Window Problem

> > Do these bugs make a straw-like nest in the springs at the top of your windows? If so, what do you do to stop this?...
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posted by kathy.donath
0 comments posted 7yrs posted by kathy.donath

Wall Panels durable for dogs

I have a 55 pound husky mix and we made our closet under the stairs his Room. The problem is he keeps searching the wal...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14357
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14357

Exhaust bin for bench grinder

I am looking for something to attach to the exhaust to catch the particles, especially the side with the grinding wheel...
2 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017

Refreezing steaks

I have a freezer that lost power and 6 ribeye steaks thawed. Can I refreeze them and if not why not? Thanx for a reply.
7 comments posted 7yrs
posted by herbwhite59
7 comments posted 7yrs posted by herbwhite59

White cotton shop towel

I do not remember where I bought this, but I would like to buy something similar. It is about 14.5 x 16.5 inches and is...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017

Dry out pleated HEPA filter

I cleaned a pleated HEPA filter for my vacuum cleaner. I want to dry it out. I ran 70% IPA thru it to draw out the mois...
7 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
7 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017

Lawn mower repair

I have a 22 inch recycler toro with briggs and Stratton engine. It was leaking oil. When i drained it it has aluminum s...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14352
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14352

Minimize effect of IR on security images

The IR bulbs are great for nighttime surveillance but not really needed when there is ample light. As you can see, in t...
2 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017