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Trash container problem
I have to put my trash container at the edge of the road twice a week for the trash service to empty. Sometimes, like today, the wind eventually blows it over before the truck comes when the container...
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Helpful link
Thanks for posting the link. I had an Oreck that worked great for years. Just bought a used one with this problem.
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small engines
To discourage fuel deterioration in small 4 cycle engines how much fuel is recommended (i.e. what % of tank should be kept in it)? I've heard a range of recommendations from empty to full.
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8 years ago
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OT: Indy Car Steering Wheel, Electrical Connection
A recent episode of "How Is It Made" showed them building an Indy Car steering wheel similar to this one: They then showed the yellow quick connect on the back of the steering wheel similar to this...
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8 years ago
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Electric heater blasted off for mars
For twenty something years these space heaters have worked great, with few problems. Other than two have needed new switches. Yesterday, I plugged in a heater, turned it on, walked out of the room for...
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8 years ago
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Trying to get the most out of a charger.
I need a DC power supply, bigger than what I've got. Any reason why I can't connect two automobile battery chargers in parallel to suply the same vehicle? Let's say one puts out 13.8 volts and the...
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8 years ago
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Philishave shaver not working?
Shaver simply stopped working. Have checked fuse and mains lead. Consists mainly of circuit board and motor, I have some electronics knowledge and have checked diodes, resistors etc. but no obvious...
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8 years ago
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Foundation Repairs
We have been getting a musty smell in our basement and I think I finally fo und a spot in the corner where water is starting to come in. I have to admi t this scared me a bit, but I contacted a guy at...
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8 years ago
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Anyone ever upgrade to HID car headlights?
prices have dropped dramatically XenonPro #1 resource for LED Headlights, Xenon HID Kits, Dash Cams & Portable Jump Starters for all vehicles. Free Shipping and Lifetime Warranty on all our products....
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8 years ago
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bale wire jars
I bake a lot of biscotti, here. A key issue in retaining freshness -- as with most baked goods -- is an air-tight container. During the humid season (Monsoon), biscotti that are *not* "protected" lose...
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How much toilet paper do you use in 10 years?
How much toilet paper do you use in 10 years per bathroom? I'm trying to convince my wife that it's cheaper to buy a bidet and have it installed in the master bath, than to buy toilet paper for that...
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8 years ago
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Veterans Day Observance
From the U.K. Daily Mail: There's a picture there of the oldest woman WWII vet. She's 107. President Obama asked Americans to think of veterans long after today in over as he laid a wreath at the Tomb...
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8 years ago
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Safety and self defense tip
I think everyone should carry a 5 gallon bucket of ice water, all the time. If attacked, pour the ice water on the attacker. And then you can get away while the attacker is hypothermic and shivering....
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8 years ago
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OT. $3000 to trade VW.
VW owners can get a total $3000 if they trade their vehicles involved in the emissions cheating scandal. Article here at ABC News 4: That reminds me of the GM offer back in the 70s or so. GM was...
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OT: jam protection
Another car related question for you home repair experts. I plan to fix this at home so it's semi-on topic. 2004 Toyota Camry. The driver window recently got replaced after being smashed while we were...
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8 years ago
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