Home Repair

Idling laws in the US

Many states have laws about letting your car idle https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CompilationofStateI...

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posted by esp

87 comments posted 2yrs posted by esp

DIY Electronic Vehicle Rust Prevention

While looking into rust-proof paints, I stumbled upon the world of electronic rust prevention gadgets: https://www.erps...

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posted by not

8 comments posted 2yrs posted by not

Google Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions.

https://groups.google.com/g/alt.home.repairGoogle Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions. Historic...

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posted by indira

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OT Crabs getting new shellls.

You have to see this to appreciate it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1dnocPQXDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUisY...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

7 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Siding

I recently saw a home built in 1979 that was re-sheathed and sided (not to mention 2 additions) that were added around...

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posted by Bill

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Is it okay to run a propane generator in the living room?

All of the windows would be open and fans will be on. I need to keep the cabin warm so my dog don't freeze while I'm on...

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posted by banana

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Do I need a larger portable generator for power outages?

1. I have a portable ~5KW DuroMax XP5500EH generator. 2. It runs the home during power outages 3. But it trips its own...

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posted by nickcine

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OT What if you lose your bank account userid and passowrd?

OT although related to home finance, I've often heard that if you lose your credit card, you are only liable for $50 so...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

17 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Ford F150 Taylor Swift edition

This could turn out to be a big seller https://imgur.com/gallery/AZK8DCc

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posted by esp

12 comments posted 2yrs posted by esp

Viewing & printing woodworking plans in dxf & f3d format to 1:1 scale

Downloaded a set of woodworking plans which are in dxf and f3d format. Don't want to be a CAD expert. Just want to prin...

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posted by wolf

7 comments posted 2yrs posted by wolf

Busy day today

Had my car towed to the shop after it spewed brake fluid on the garage floor (and probably some on the road the last ti...

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posted by hamilton

23 comments posted 2yrs posted by hamilton

football fields.

Construction workers prepare to move in the field tray ot Allegiant Stadium by rolling up the artificial turf field and...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

2 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Getting a new windshield

I was going to google or ask here but a friend brought it up on his own, and he said that replacing the windshield on h...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

20 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

OT: N-acetylcarnosine and Cataracts

The "actual" scientific studies on N-acetylcarnosine and Cataracts: Efficacy of N-acetylcarnosine in the treatment of c...

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posted by T

6 comments posted 2yrs posted by T

LG Washer/Dryer Combination Unit

It isn't often that something new pops up. A TV commercial had this: Two thousand dollars.

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posted by hoffman54dean

10 comments posted 2yrs posted by hoffman54dean