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Reducing the german cockroach population

I am looking for new ways for reducing my German cockroach population. I current use Diatomaceous Earth and roach bait....
8 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
8 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017

Sharp R21LCF fuse replacement

Hi All, We had a power flash at out house (lights flickered). And our Sharp R21LCF microwave went out at the same time....
3 comments posted 7yrs
posted by T
3 comments posted 7yrs posted by T

Brake fluid in power steering?

My 2002 Renault Scenic has on the power steering cap "use DOT 4 brake fluid" so I did, then realised it was not the bra...
289 comments posted 7yrs
posted by CFKinsey
289 comments posted 7yrs posted by CFKinsey

Can not beat their prices

I hate to say this but.... I have been ordering quite a bit of items from China. I do not mind waiting 2-3 weeks to get...
30 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
30 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017

OT. African swine fever (2025 Update)

The guys on the This Week in Agribusiness show mentioned this so I had to look it up. It's untreatable and the survival...
1 comments posted 7yrs
posted by dh0496
1 comments posted 7yrs posted by dh0496

Electric jet engine motor? (2025 Update)

Hi All, An electric jet engine motor? https://www.foxnews.com/science/nasa-creating-worlds-first-all-electric-airplanes...
8 comments posted 7yrs
posted by T
8 comments posted 7yrs posted by T

Crack in outer brickwork

We have a crack running down the back of our property and it runs from the bottom right of the window to the top right...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14124
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by caedfaa9ed1216d60ef78a6f660f5f85_14124

Do floating shelves actually work?

I've put up my own shelves with proper brackets. But I see these "floating shelves" advertised. I thought, "What's hold...
71 comments posted 7yrs
posted by CFKinsey
71 comments posted 7yrs posted by CFKinsey

Reduce dust

I am looking for tips on reducing dust. I already do these. 1. change ac filters often 2. Use a fan powered ionic air cl...
8 comments posted 7yrs
posted by scientist77017
8 comments posted 7yrs posted by scientist77017

Health and softy gone mad!

I saw this on a bag of salt by someone's door (the stuff for stopping it being slippery in winter): "In case of ingesti...
276 comments posted 7yrs
posted by CFKinsey
276 comments posted 7yrs posted by CFKinsey

Schlage F605-238 keyed door knob set

The lock cylinder spring cover of the Schlage F605-238 keyed door knob set may not have been attached securely and may c...
2 comments posted 7yrs
posted by recyclebinned
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by recyclebinned