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Duct tape dress
This might be old hat but the first I've heard of it. Plus the Duct Tape website:
 
How do you dissolve limescale in pvc pipes?
It all being PVC is key there. What about valve stems in sinks, toilet components, etc? And getting it in, making sure it gets where it needs to go could be an issue too. I'd dilute it to about 10% or...
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Idea for gutter cleaning, what do you think?
Gutter cleaning is one of those pain in the butt problems I haven't solved. I have gutter guards, they help a little but make it harder when I do clean. And cleaning is made harder by the long nails...
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Pythagoras and Stonehenge
The builders of Stonehenge were a couple millennia ahead of Pythagoras.
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Sharpie (pen) Smell (?)
Yes and my hit had said it depends on the pen. I just sniffed the one next to my computer and it could be as safety data sheet specified and the SDS is specific for the type pen. I cannot say which...
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50 amp 240 volt RV plug
What size wire do i need for 50 amp 240 volt rv plug at 240 feet run?
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OT, why ask for travel agent on visa application
OT Some countries ask on visa applications for the name and phone number and address of the travel agent that the applicant has used to arrange either the airflights or the hotels or the tours that he...
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Dryer is blowing the house breaker
Price new dryers. I'd be wondering why the dryer isn't blowing the circuit breaker it's supposed to be connected to. I think those are typically 30 amp dual breakers.
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substitute for hunter ceiling fan oil
**HAD AN OLD HUNTER FAN ON A BACK PORCH THAT KEPT STOPPING ROTATION. JUST ADDED SOME MINERAL OIL FROIM OUR MEDICINE CABINET. THIS OIL LOOKS ABOUT LIKE WATER JUST LIKE THE OIL FROM HUNTER. THE FAN IS...
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OT: Oh no, first Justin, Trudeau, now this?
https://www.davidharrisjr.com/politics/democrat-admits-his-party-is-lying-on-immigration-flap/
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U.S. disaster zones
Here's an article and a map showing the most disaster prone areas. People near the Gulf of Mexico must be baiting the disasters to head their way. In contrast, the ten safest cities:
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Amigas and other old computers
Talking about Win 95, etc., reminded me... way off topic again... A years ago I was dropping off some things at the local thrift store, and as I was leaving, this feller pulled up in a pickup truck...
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Cost per window installed
 Hey $52/hr
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OT. Tough chick
Nuthin' like good old fashioned entertainment: This will keep me busy awhile.
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Shop Light Delayed Turn On
Sorry to wander off topic, but is that quote yours? If not, can you provide attribution? I like it!
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