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Spare Leaf Blower Battery
The only thing I don't like about my new cordless leaf blower is that while the battery lasts its rated time, my work sessions are often longer. So I’m looking into getting a second battery. Best...
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side/approach lamps!
Checking out cars. Some have side/approach lamps! Why don't they just call them turn signals on the side mirrors?
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Carfax vs. other VIN reporters.
A friend wants to buy a car just for when she visits Baltimore, usually for a month once or twice a year. Carfax, which was free when I needed it 6.5 years ago, is now not. It doesn't give the price...
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OT Key Bridge nonsense.
Can't find the thread about the Key Bridge being knocked down in Baltimore, but wanted to comment on the racist pigs around the USA who claimed it had something to do with seeking diversity in who the...
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Earth Auger
When I got termite traps fiteen years ago, they came with a cheap auger - a t-shaped screw to dig holes for the traps. I understand they are called earth augers and now seem to cost $50. No way, the...
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Bridge collapse
I image most of you have seen the video of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore getting hit my a ship. Went down like a kids toy. I never thought much about it in the past, but things happen. One...
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Poor customer service
I get a lot of calls from various telemarketers for medicare benefits, final expense insurance, home improvements, etc. Most every one starts the call with "how are you?" The problem is, they ask how...
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Lost $2000
Yesterday I got a call and the person told me my number was chosen by random to receive a $2000 government grant. I don't have to pay it back. Wow, that was exciting. He went on to say, all I had to...
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nails used for siding for homeasote sheathing from the 1960-s
nails have hook at end on last hit with hammer
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102-Year-Old Oakland Man Ordered to Clean Up Graffiti on the Back Fence of His Home or Face Hefty Fine
The City of Oakland, California has ordered a centenarian resident to clean up graffiti from his property or face a substantial fine, KTVU reported. Victor Silva Sr., a 102-year-old wheelchair user...
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Wood CHipper vs nails
If I rent a wood chipper from HD or Lowes, would it be damaged by chipping lumber with nails in it?
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OT Florida toll road question
Am I correct that there is no way to pay cash or charge at the time of using for toll roads in the DelRay to Key Largo, or the Miami to Naples portion of Florida? Is it possible to avoid toll roads...
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OT Who writes this stuff anyway?
OT Who writes this stuff anyway? The first paragraph says that compact cars are larger, but the second says they are better for fitting in tight parking spaces!!!!! Things You Should Know Compact cars...
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Semitrailer with spinning tires
Today at an intersection, I saw a semi-tractor-trailer and the rear of the trailer had probably 3 sets of wheels, and the front one was off the ground, and even while the truck was not moving, the...
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Old Wood
I bought this house last summer and there was a picket fence panel lying on the ground for over two years. How do you judge its reliability (mildew, rot, other biohazards) and how it can be restored?...
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