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Some times, it IS the thermostat
Just a gentle note to the sarcastic types who proclaim the problem with the furnace has to be the thermostat. Talked to a friend of mine, today, right after church. Their house was recently too hot....
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Vertical versus horizontal thinking for home repair
One friend of mine described to me the concept of vertical thinking versus horizontal thinking. In short, vertical thinking says "if it isn't working, do it more, harder, faster". Horizontal thinking...
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Epoxy for metals
I've been using JBWeld and have been happy with the results; not happy that the tubes seem impossible to reseal, completely. Any other products with which folks have had success?
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IR Thermometer at home
I've got a non contact IR thermometer next to the microwave. Provides me quick temp check of my food. See if it needs another minute of heat. Totally convenient, and gets used several times a day.
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How Do Reindeer Fly?
The season is here to contemplate how reindeer fly. The article below seems to make more sense than most I have read, but I actually thought that since the middle of the 20th century, the reindeer...
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Great stuff or backer rod?
When ceiling a French drain for the basement or floating slab which would be better? Great stuff or backer rod? I have read pros and cons on both so I'm looking for someone who has experience that can...
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Smoke detector for Christmas
Walmart has a discount smoke detector for #3.97. I know. I bought one for myself today for the hall, and spent 10.97 and got the one with the light, for over the bed. The four dollar one came with a...
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Why DonÂ’t Electric Lights Work As Well As My Gas Light?
This is a great website about some really old electrical devices. Many are conversions from the old gas lights. http://www.rexophone.com/?p=667
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Use of "so", my screwup!
I mistakenly flagged the first message to be ignored, so i can't see the postings any more. Can't discover a way to reverse the coding. By searching, I can find the posts, and see I did not include...
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You're Grounded !!!
You're Grounded !!! The next time you tell one of your kids "You're Grounded", make sure you ground them using the methods required by the electrical code (NEC). Each child must be connected to at...
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Monster drinks for home repair
I was driving, and saw an electrician van with a Monster drinks logo on the back. Got me to thinking. Do I want someone working on my electric who is likely jangling nerves due to stimulant drinks?...
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How Much?
What do you pay for TV, internet and phone?
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OT calling Clare - rural wireless internet
Hi Clare - just wondering if you know a company who might serve my area sw of Wellesley - for wireless internet. So far - from my google searching, I've only come up with one - Xplornet. I was hoping...
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How to move a deck type porch?
Normally I can figure out a plan to do jobs, but this one has had me drawing a blank for days. This porch was built next to my house, but they never put walls on the crawl space (of the house itself),...
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Sew...
So, what is it with media personalities (TV/radio) nowadays? Ditto with folks (often journalists!) being interviewed by same! It seems like they INVARIABLY start their replies to any inquiries with...
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