Home Repair

Material (putty/caulk) used to seal off outdoor cables entering house

I had to run an outdoor ethernet cable into my house in the hole where my electric comes from the power pole, the cable...

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posted by timnels

15 comments posted 2yrs posted by timnels

receiptify spotify

Is there an equivalent to stats for spotify/receiptify where you can see your stats for the past month? http://iyogi.com...

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posted by saqlainm449

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How to hang curtains on traverse rod

I have a traverse rod in my bedroom. The string has broken and the curtains are frayed, but to buy pre-made replacement...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

3 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

OT: Getting out of a car underwater

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-66847675 Are Americans really incapable of smashing the glass of their own...

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posted by CK1

26 comments posted 2yrs posted by CK1

OT: Why can't non-EU websites ignore EU cookie laws/GDPR?

If an American company with an American server doesn't obey EU cookie/GDPR/privacy laws, what's the EU gonna do? They c...

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posted by CK1

18 comments posted 2yrs posted by CK1

New management company only schedules fixed amounts.

Our property management company collects our HOA fees, paid via credit card or electronic "bank check" (or by mail by c...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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car with splayed wheels.

I saw today what I think was a Subaru BRZ. Very pretty car (for a sedan) but what made it unusual were the wheels. All...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

73 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Need a search wod wrt motels

What do you call a motel where you can drive right up to your room? As opposed to "motels" that are really hotels. You...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

28 comments posted 2yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

What is a good web site for a 20-mile (selectable distance) circle from any given zip code?

The best I can find is this map & selectable circle... https://www.abcsupply.com/locations/ It's not intended to be a s...

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posted by frankie

4 comments posted 2yrs posted by frankie

Factoids from my 5-say trip

Wednesday morning at 9 or 10AM, in Williamsport, Pa., it was only 75^ out but the sun was so strong it burned on my nec...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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Testing home dehumidifier

I know they're largely disposable. I bought the current one in May of 2019 so I've got more than the expected use. But,...

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posted by timothy42bach

2 comments posted 2yrs posted by timothy42bach

Leaky Toilet Flapper

Toilet is 2-piece. Toilet was flushing and refilling fine, but the wax gasket had to be replaced because it was dried u...

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posted by nospam

32 comments posted 2yrs posted by nospam

chain saw sharpner

Has anyone tried a chain saw sharpner that you just clamp over the end of the bar. Then you run the saw for about 10 sec...

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posted by rmowery42

2 comments posted 2yrs posted by rmowery42

Quiche tonight

Have not had quiche in ages so I made one tonight. Saute a sweet onion, diced a but of ham slice, cheddar cheese of cou...

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posted by esp

1 comments posted 2yrs posted by esp

Re: Missoula Homeless

> > > > This article says there are about 600 of them camped out and sleeping > > wherever. Missoula has a population o...

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posted by deanh6929

0 comments posted 2yrs posted by deanh6929