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Dulux weather shield on older metal roof paint blistering after 10 months , why?

An older coastal house, 80.s vintage. Roof does not leak has always been painted. Was painted in darker colour previous...

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posted by angel

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How important is silicone rubber for an aluminum V6 VCG?

My Toyota 3MZ-FE engine valve cover gasket rear bank is leaking. There's a Fel-Pro VS50588R copycat kit, which matches...

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posted by mariasophia

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How to Protect Strawberry Berries from Gray Rot

-️Gray rot particularly thrives in humid summers. The spores of this fungus are found in the soil, so the main task is...

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posted by mummycullen

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Weeds in my decorative rocks

Hi All, I have a cheat grass and other weeds problem in my decorative rocks. Does anyone know of a nontoxic to humans a...

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posted by T

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What size generator to handle water pressure booster pump surge current?

PG&E gave me a kit of a free Bluetti AC200P and Yeti 1500X battery plus a free backup power transfer meter and a 20-foo...

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posted by mariasophia

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Re: Fried gizzards

> > > > > > There is no dearth of bandwidth these days. > > There may not be a dearth of bandwidth, but there certainly...

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posted by jim

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currants?

Aphids on currants are easily recognizable by twisted leaves and a large number of ants on the bushes. If you don't tak...

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posted by mummycullen

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warning: daylight stupid time

USA: Daylight Stupid Time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026

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posted by T

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Termite Awareness Week

Never knew such a thing existed but got a notice from our Florida FDA Termite Awareness Week is March 8-14, 2026. Accor...

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posted by esp

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What to sow in the greenhouse in March

In early spring, the greenhouse is already ready to accept the first crops. While it's still cool outside, cold-resista...

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posted by mummycullen

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PSA: The only way to compare glyphosate is by the AE (not by the percentage)

PSA: The only way to compare glyphosate is by the AE (not by the percentage) All these years I've been buying the 41% R...

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posted by mariasophia

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House Burping

Experts tout benefits of ‘house burping’ Alex Perry Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK It feels a little bit like sp...

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posted by esp

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Beckett oil burner troubleshooting, intermittent ignition

My Beckett burner has begun acting strangely. Basically, it comes on but before long, it starts to thump or boom. I imm...

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posted by dolob55J

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Fallen trees

Blizzard took down neighbor's tree close to border in his back yard into my yard. Figured I would have to pay for remov...

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Had an idea for vertical stack ventilation of chimney chase. Would this work?

I have a wooden chimney chase like the one in the attached picture. I have an idea about an improvement that I tried to...

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posted by cole_thompson

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