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What is this on plug?

Anyone know what it is that the arrow is pointing at? It's a plug for a clothes iron. https://www.dropbox.com/s/x5zudnx8...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

I'm locked in my house

Someone tried to break my lock and now deadbolt is in wall and I can't get it to open!! Please help!! https://www.homeow...
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posted by Dawn
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by Dawn

OT - inventor of back up sensor for cars

I just learned that it was a Chinese farmer that invented the first back up sensor for cars. Photo shows when back up c...
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posted by "frank "
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by "frank "

part of rail of my front stoop showing

Hi guys, a couple of years ago I had my steps leading to my front entrance of my home redone. I got the fence people to...
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posted by harri85274
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by harri85274

Coyote rollers

Preparing to make a backyard more secured for a very agile fence jumping capable cattle dog. Been reading up on the com...
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posted by Ratcc44
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by Ratcc44

Bringing power to a shed

Hello folks, I am planning to bring 110 v to a new shed. I will be using Southwire 1/2" x 50' Ultratite Liquidtight Fle...
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posted by deguza
25 comments posted 8yrs posted by deguza

Frozen Vertical Stack Causing Toilet Leak...

I need any thoughts -- and solutions -- for a problem we just encountered in NH. This past week was brutally cold (belo...
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posted by jk
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by jk

Furnace keeps running

Just replaced the thermostat and its turned off and gas furnace is still running i have a american standard freedom 90...
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posted by larry chamberlain
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by larry chamberlain

Removing wax from toilet wax ring

I am getting rid of an unneeded toilet. That tiny bathroom is never used and would serve much better as a closet. I was...
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posted by dandee
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by dandee

Homemade furniture polish

Found this recipe for homemade furniture polish. (By Bob Vila :-) Has anyone used it or have another recommendation? ht...
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posted by andrewkennedy775
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

BLOWER MOTOR RUNS, BUT NO ACTIVITY ON IGNITION

Woke this morning to a frigid house. My Ultra SX80 Model #GUJ100D20-3 A is not heating. The induction fan is working, b...
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posted by Frigid Bill
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by Frigid Bill

Tough winter

If you think winter is tough where you are, it could be worse https://imgur.com/gallery/218Bf
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posted by esp
1 comments posted 8yrs posted by esp

Florida man survives bear attack

"...Victim needed 41 stitches to his face after a bear attacked him as he let his dog out in Naples, Florida. The guy lo...
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posted by Oren
5 comments posted 8yrs posted by Oren