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OT: Amazon problem/question?

Bought a tablet charger from an Amazon UK seller which is defective. Firstly used "contact seller" option and got reply...
19 comments posted 10yrs
posted by me
19 comments posted 10yrs posted by me

OT Car Battery Replacement

Sorry for the OT post- but got no response in the car NGs. I need to replace the battery in a 2010 Honda CR-V but don't...
101 comments posted 10yrs
posted by wade
101 comments posted 10yrs posted by wade

OT Rawhide and Henry

OT Every week I tape Rawhide, from the 60's, and for several weeks, one of the sponsors has been Henry Rifles. After a...
4 comments posted 10yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Residential door hardware with HIGH quality locks?

Hello all - I'm going to replace a front entry door before too much longer, trying to decide on good (not cheap) door h...
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posted by j.albert
21 comments posted 10yrs posted by j.albert

Product "endorsement"

FortiFlash Not very forgiving in application but has been great to work with! Hopefully someone local still sells it (as...
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posted by blockedofcourse
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

(OT) How to get off a mailing list ???

Since telemarketers were mentioned on here, I have a similar issue with my mail. Somehow I got on a mailing list for he...
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posted by Paintedcow
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

Dewalt drywall/decking screwdriver/gun

I use this for hanging drywall. But, recently started using it for other jobs involving gazillions of screws. I've noti...
7 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

Can PEX be used for an air line?

I have to keep an air compressor inside a heated part of the house, because it wont start outdoors in cold weather. But...
19 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Paintedcow
19 comments posted 10yrs posted by Paintedcow

Swamp cooler blower cleaning

Every spring when I prepare the cooler for another cooling season I have to get rid of the dirt accumulated in the blow...
4 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Electrical wiring advice needed

Installing three motion detector outside lights at daughter's house. Power to come from panel in basemen. Wiring on out...
60 comments posted 10yrs
posted by ivanvegvary
60 comments posted 10yrs posted by ivanvegvary

alt.heart.repair

OK,... heads up, old farts, I goes to wallyworld yesterday and they doubled the price of the nitrostat I get to keep me...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Lost
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by Lost

Acoustical insulation for stack vent

Two (maybe 2.5?) inch ABS vents kitchen sink in 2x4 exterior wall. Insulate with fiberglass? Or, sprayed foam? Note not...
14 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
14 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse