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Recap -- Why I don't use t he hand brake.
A few years ago, people gave me a hard time because I usually don't put the hand brake on when I park I figured it out. I learned to drive in Indiana, which is flat as a pancake in most places There...
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Recap - Center instrument lights dont work in day time
Recap - Center instrument lights don't work in day time. We discussed this probably 2 summers ago. I remember that Trader posted. For a 2005 Toyota Solara, with instruments above the radio and the...
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"craftsman snow thrower" , "klick pin" how to use a klick pin?
"For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions, disconnect the klick pin from the wheel locked position and push into the single wheel drive position (unlocked axle hole only)." Are there two...
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OT. No Room
at the inn. CBS was showing the flooding in California. Farm crops are ruined and replanting might be months ahead. Houses are teetering on the edges of cliffs. People are forced out of their houses...
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Services offered by home repair companies
I am retired. I am revising my home repair business card. I want to go back to doing home repair work on a part time basis. I used to do a lot of painting and wood fence building. I did other things...
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12000 True Life portable Generator.
12000 True Life portable Generator. Very reliable and it is for sale because I just installed a natural gas generator.. Also have a 10 circuit transfer switch and 25" 30 AMP cord. Call 716-570-8926 if...
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No medicare, no cash
I have some back pain and it's not clear yet whether it's serious, but because I like googling, I looked up back pain and came across Virginia Spine Institute, which I think is typical wrt this post....
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v for frequency?
Since when did we start using v for frequency? v is velocity, f is frequency, lambda is wavelength. Using v for frequency is pure insanity....
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Locksmith FAQ's
How much is a locksmith call out fee UK? Mostly, locksmiths do not charge a call out fee. Long Answer: Many locksmiths do not charge a call out fee. As with any other question though, there are times...
 
Hurricane damage insurance payments in Florida.
Hurricane damage insurance payments in Florida. Not what you'd want. Lee and other adjusters contracted by regional insurance carriers say that managers have been changing their work by lowering...
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Surge protector is a lie?
I have a Micromark surge protector. Just a plug (not as in to connect an appliance, it just plugs into a socket to absorb surges, no cable comes out of it). I was interested in the LED on the front...
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OT: Daylight Stupid Time start this Sunday
Daylight Stupid Time start this Sunday Spring forward
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Looking forr advice on replacing brick tower mailbox
My place has a brick tower out front, in which the mailbox is inserted. It is from the 70's, and is made of plastic. Now it is warped and starting to crack. he door no longer shuts unless you whap it...
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Cheap STurdy bookshelves
Leaving behind spindle-screw diy (1960s,1970s) bookshelves which held thousands of books, but taking the books. Wondering how to get cheapest bookshelves that will last just as long (half century)....
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Can I replace the entire bus and put in a main service disconnect breaker?
I bought the house last year, built in late 60's. I'm just now getting to the electrical work I want to do. I'm wanting to run a 240v 10/3 line to a shed, and also add a 40amp 240v line for a hottub...
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