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OT Geology/petroleum question

OT Is it really possible, anywhere, to shoot a shotgun and find oil deposits so close to the surface that the gunshot l...

7 comments posted 3yrs

posted by NONONOmisc07

7 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Quietest whole house generator?

Hi All, I does not look like I will be able to find a fuel cell whole house backup generator for about five more years,...

11 comments posted 3yrs

posted by T

11 comments posted 3yrs posted by T

Is it possible to set up a security camera outdoors over wifi for around fifty to a hundred bucks?

Is it possible to set up a security camera outdoors over wifi for around fifty to a hundred bucks? I don't want to spen...

16 comments posted 3yrs

posted by nickagostini07822

16 comments posted 3yrs posted by nickagostini07822

Shortage of Auto mechanics

On one of the auto forums people were complaining about the long wait to get appointments for car service. Some are ove...

105 comments posted 3yrs

posted by esp

105 comments posted 3yrs posted by esp

Sealing the driveway ...

We just recently got a bid to have our driveway sealed and we wanted to know if the numbers were reasonable. Sealing: A...

4 comments posted 3yrs

posted by sidwelle

4 comments posted 3yrs posted by sidwelle

Question about Garrmin? Ed?

I'm still optimistic about fixing my car's map, but even if I do, I expect problems finding my next car with a similar...

21 comments posted 3yrs

posted by NONONOmisc07

21 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

OT WiFi

Is there a good iPhone app that lists available WiFi signals, owner, channel and strength. Mostly looking for channels u...

31 comments posted 3yrs

posted by null

31 comments posted 3yrs posted by null

Hot days cause water burns

Hot days cause burns on your hand from water from a garden hose. Heard about this on the tv/radio and by golly, it's po...

0 comments posted 3yrs

posted by NONONOmisc07

0 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Toyota map DVD can't be read.

DVD can't be read, what to do? Toyota Solara with Navigation, which means map DVD. Two or 3 years ago, occasionally I'd...

32 comments posted 3yrs

posted by NONONOmisc07

32 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

OT: Need Contact Info for Student Loan Forgiveness

In 1966 when I was in college, I applied for and was granted a student loan. Per the terms of the loan agreement, after...

61 comments posted 3yrs

posted by wade

61 comments posted 3yrs posted by wade

Recommendation for basement humidifier

I have a small but occasionally wet 3/4 height basement 25x15. Looking for a dehumidifier where the continuous drain wo...

8 comments posted 3yrs

posted by timnels

8 comments posted 3yrs posted by timnels

Auto assembly

Ever been in an auto assembly plant? I was in a GM plant back in the 1980s, but things have changed since then and a lo...

22 comments posted 3yrs

posted by esp

22 comments posted 3yrs posted by esp

OT. Coins Found

A man dug up some Civil War era coins on his "rural farm". That phrase is a little like saying "free gift".

3 comments posted 3yrs

posted by deanh6929

3 comments posted 3yrs posted by deanh6929

white spots on LG LED TV

Anyone with experience or helpful advice on this - 2 ~ bright / white spots have appeared on the screen of our 42 inch...

4 comments posted 3yrs

posted by hubops

4 comments posted 3yrs posted by hubops

Attic Fan Blowing Out Insulation Hazard

I have a whole house fan in my hallway ceiling that works great. I turn it on and open the windows throughout the house...

46 comments posted 3yrs

posted by yogaphotodude

46 comments posted 3yrs posted by yogaphotodude