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Fading paint/enamel

The sun is brutal, here. Anything outdoors fades in short order. For things like the house, it's no big deal -- the col...
30 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
30 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

liquid nails removal

I took out the shower door because it's all moldy and rusty. The bottom rail which sat on the tub edge looks like it wa...
5 comments posted 10yrs
posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by REMOVETHISbadgolferman

How much does Vudu cost?

How much does Vudu cost? Is it like Netflix requiring a yearly subscription, or can one rent one movie at a time? How m...
11 comments posted 10yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
11 comments posted 10yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Extracting Plastic Screws With Broken Heads?

My vinyl outdoor window blinds are fasten to the siding with plastic screws. After a heavy wind the other night, one of...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by arnie.goetchius
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by arnie.goetchius

Telemarketers <sigh>

What do you do about these pests? I get a series of calls every night between 8 and 9. My answering machine announces t...
59 comments posted 10yrs
posted by invalid
59 comments posted 10yrs posted by invalid

Having an Alzheimers Moment

Which end of the hammer is used to pound in a nail? The end with the wooden stick thingie, or the part that fits in my...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by OLD-Paintedcow
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by OLD-Paintedcow

Wifi problems

I installed a wifi system in my home. It consists of a Tp-link router TL-WDR3500 plus a Tp-link AC 750 range extender....
17 comments posted 10yrs
posted by wer
17 comments posted 10yrs posted by wer

Getting plaster off concrete

My house was decorated in the 1970's and had a plaster applied around a stove to look like bricks. I removed the stove...
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Norm
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by Norm

OT: Movie Magic

I (re-)watch a fair number of movies. Much more fun as you don't have to pay attention. Also, aren't focused on trackin...
64 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
64 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

Luan outside of ply?

Way back in '60s/70s there was a "veritable plethora" of window casing, baseboard, etc., in luan that would match up wi...
14 comments posted 10yrs
posted by none
14 comments posted 10yrs posted by none

Car AC/Heater systems

Question - If the AC in the car is making you too cold and you turn the temp dial to "warmer" to make the air coming ou...
47 comments posted 10yrs
posted by
47 comments posted 10yrs posted by

OT: Age listing for AHR

Since we have a high percentage of seniors here, please list your age if over 55 yrs old. (or if you are a compulsive a...
38 comments posted 10yrs
posted by pheeh.zero
38 comments posted 10yrs posted by pheeh.zero

Viewing CCTV wirelessly?

DVR is Swann SWDR 41425H-HIS, presently working with LAN cable to router then wirelessly to PC. Looking at possibility...
4 comments posted 10yrs
posted by me
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by me

Interior door installation

I had some problems with an interior door installation. The existing frame already had previous hinges. So I cut out ne...
17 comments posted 10yrs
posted by andrewkennedy775
17 comments posted 10yrs posted by andrewkennedy775

OT 12 year Gin Project

Every once in a while I like a G & T. Refreshing, nice flavor. In the course of a year I probably drink 3 bottles. I li...
111 comments posted 10yrs
posted by esp
111 comments posted 10yrs posted by esp