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Curious, how would you do this?
Curious, how would you do this? I have half-round rails. I used to be able to buy them already made, but even then sometimes 8' was too long (at the end of a run or next to the gate, where the...
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Do you know another brand or name for this radio?
Do you know another brand or name for this radio? One of the best things about Radio Shack was their computer. It showed what they sold and, within the limits of accurate inventory, how many each...
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OT? picking fruit
We have several large citrus trees on the property. Unlike (e.g.) apple/pear/etc trees, you can't really climb up into the tree to harvest the fruit at the top -- or "in" from the outer perimeter. In...
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new condenser
if we have a heat pump already installed and want to get a new condenser. do we have to get a condenser for heat pump or just a reg. condenser that goes outside?????/
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No-mess way to kill flies
Using a fly swatter usually leaves a fusking smudge on walls/ceiling. Instead, spray the little buggers with 91% isopropyl alcohol. They drop instantly so you just pick up their nasty squirming little...
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Can You Identify This Capacitor?
The following image shows a capacitor inside a Fluke 75 Multimeter. I was changing the 9V battery and when it popped out its holder, it snapped off an identical cap. There aren't enough legs left on...
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What's different between Dimmable and non-dimmable LED bulbs
I've noticed that the stores sell both regular (non-dimmable) and Dimmable LED bulbs. The dimmable ones are more expensive. What is different inside of them? I dont use dimmers, or I'd try this. What...
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Socket wrench sets: SAE or Metric?
Back in the day I remember cruising down the Mac & Jac Speedway at an honest 100.
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Grout Lines Cleaner For Shower ?
Hi, Have tried many, many, of the liquid products, but has anyone ever found a cleaner that actually removes Mold from the Grout lines in a shower ? Tiles are clean, but have found nothing that works...
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FYI
The cargo cover for our vehicle is removable, as an assembly. Often, NOT having it in the car is preferable as it alters the complexion of the cargo area amking some things easier to haul in its...
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Are there really people this stupid?
I bought a used chop saw at a garage sale. The saw is great, but I had to laugh. On the deck, there is a picture of a hand, with a saw blade next to it, and a cut on the hand. Is this really...
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Flashlight problem
I have a No-name 17-LED three D-Cell flashlight and only 7 of the LEDs are lit, and another one goes on and off. I tried new batteries but no change. I assume the flashlight is kaput. Anything I may...
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Repairing Cupped Roof Shingles
Here's the problem: Starting from the bottom course, my plan is to use a heat gun to soften them until they lay flat, then put a bead of roofing cement from a caulk gun along the bottom edge of the...
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Proper drain pipe size
I am running my downspouts to buried pipe to be piped away from my house. T he side I am working on has two downspouts. I am also adding about 5 small atrium drains. The underground pipe that will...
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Idiot removes structural brick wall below 12' steel lintel....
A local guy is redoing an old store to make it into a bar. On the rear of the building there was an opening into an addition which was demolished. Over that twelve foot opening in the structural wall,...
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