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commode occasionally runs already replaced flapper still doing it
I have a slight problem where I can hear my commode running. It does this for about 15 seconds maybe 4-5 times a day. At first I thought the flap needed replacing and did that, but still doing it. To...
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Water heater expansion tank conundrum
Over the years I had 6 houses custom built(5 in the city, 1 cabin; county jurisdiction) I used to dialise at home with machine supplied and installed by Alberta health care service until I had...
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AAA auto club
Has anyone in west Texas had any luck with AAA auto club? I'm getting to the age where I'm considering joining in case something happens when I'm away from home. Twenty years ago I was a member for...
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Dripping ELJER Bathroom sink faucet
I have an older ELJER 2 handled bathrrom sink faucet that the hot water will no longer turn off. I can not figure out how to remover the cover to get to the stem or cartridge to replace. Anyone have...
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Ditch Digging
I've got to put down about 50 feet of 4-inch french drain along the sides of the house. The plan is to dig down 5-inches, lay a perforated drain pipe, cover it with screen material and gravel....
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Water Heater Pilot Light -- MP4 -- 534KB
The burner went out - possilby due to high winds, don't know for sure. Anyway, after I lit the pilot light, the burner lit and then started cycling high and low flame with a bout a 2 second cycle...
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OT: Why New York Subway Lines Are Missing Countdown Clocks
“I honestly just wanted to know why the F train didn’t have clocks. I never expected it to be so complicated.”
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OT: Another case of we told you so...
Honduras detains 6 Syrians with fake Greek passports, 5 were headed to the USA. When will this govt and the libs wake up? How many have to die here before we get serious about securing the border?
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8 years ago
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HomeDepot scaffolding?
I need to (eventually) tape and bed sheetrock on the ceiling of the place I'm renovating. I looked at Home Depot and they have a 6' steel scaffolding on wheels (I hope the wheels are lockable) for...
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hormel and the meat industry
I haven't had SPAM since I was old enough to buy own groceries. lol Maybe the taste had improved since I last had some?
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(OT) Is it possible to get "Directory Assistance" on a Cellphone?
Is it possible to get "Directory Assistance" on a Cellphone? I was away from home and needed to call a glass company to see if my storm windows were repaired and ready for me to pick up. Thats when I...
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Very OT, is this cybersquatting
In IE, I googled the business of a friend of mine, to get his work phone number. First came two paid ads, which varied. Then the next entry was of the form and it was a page that sold fancy sneakers....
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Has anyone tried that 5 Second Fix (from TV commerical)
Has anyone tried that 5 Second Fix (from TV commerical). I dont normally pay much attention to commercials, but this looks interesting. I have never found any glue that works well on plastics. This...
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Might be a Good Thing ...
Yes , and we're looking at a hard freeze this weekend . Lovely , just lovely , this weather doesn't usually hit until mid-December . So much for "global warming" .
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Cabrio Automatic Washer with 6th sense Technology
Parts of clothes often come out not having been wet in the washing process. Hoses, supply valves and screens are clear and fine. Anyone else have this problem and a solution?
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