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Outside Roll-Up Garden Hoses ?

Hi, Was thinking of one of those roll-up outdoor hoses for a gift. There seem to be a multitude op brands available. Se...
15 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rgsros
15 comments posted 10yrs posted by rgsros

power invertor

anyone recommend a good power invertor? just looking for something to power a corded power drill from a truck to use as...
156 comments posted 10yrs
posted by scanb31
156 comments posted 10yrs posted by scanb31

Has anyone bought those "Ever Brite" lights (TV Ad)

This is one of the few of those Tv commercials that looks like something I'd consider buying. But I never order anythin...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

KEPS & SEMS Ffasterners

Too much info, but interesting if you're into mechanical assembly -- for all the fellers and fellerettes who have helpe...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by Snuffy-Hub-Cap

more slow internet

I was checking the speed using the TWC speed test. I noticed that using an XP computer that an old version of MS intern...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rmowery28146
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by rmowery28146

Integrating a new comp

Just got the new Lenovo T420 semi-configured . I have questions ...how do I get this Win7 Pro thing to talk to my XP co...
17 comments posted 10yrs
posted by snag_one
17 comments posted 10yrs posted by snag_one

Idiotic Rocker Switch symbols for ON & OFF

Here is a picture of a rocker switch designed by idiots. http://cpc.farnell.com/productimages/standard/en_GB/SW05301-40...
24 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
24 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

Updating flat-panel doors

We have a 1950's era 4-level split level house in the Chicago suburbs. The top floor, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and...
25 comments posted 10yrs
posted by hrhofmann
25 comments posted 10yrs posted by hrhofmann

Snowblower: Putting Away For The Season ?

Hi, What's the "best" way of putting away a Snowblower for the off-season ? I always put in some of that Stab-Oil, and...
38 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rgsros
38 comments posted 10yrs posted by rgsros

worried about contaminating in clean water pipe

i've notices some black hard bits (look like gravel but smaller) in my tub these couple of days and i think they come o...
8 comments posted 10yrs
posted by vipavee
8 comments posted 10yrs posted by vipavee

Remove melted plastic from ceramic hob?

Plastic carrier bag left on hob which had a ring partially on. Melted plastic now stuck to it, got some off by scraping...
6 comments posted 10yrs
posted by me
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by me

(OT) Computer Monitor flickers

Computer Monitor flickers. It almost looks like a florescent light before they burn out. The picture is clear, but it c...
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

Removing rust stain from fake wood

Thought I'd share this. I went ot a garage sale and there was a small cabinet made from particle board with fake woodgr...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow