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power steering dextron can't find
My older car says to use dextron 3 but I can't find it. Can I use regular power steering fluid instead?
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Electroculture?
Supposedly, electricity can make crops yield more. <><> There was a commercial on TV about it but I didn't catch the details. Electroculture is the an ancient practice of increasing yields utilizing...
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Dual-Pane Windows Design
Why are dual-pane windows not welded, like glass blocks?
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Fix broken cord on Thomas Sanderson duette blind (2023 Update)
I have Thomas Sanderson duette blinds. One of the blinds cord had broken. The blind is now hanging to the floor. Just wanted to know if someone could tell me how to repair it. The cord is still...
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OT. Florida UFO
A secret satellite landed in Florida causing a sonic boom and some excitement. <> Two hurricanes plus this thing might be enough excitement for one year. Central Florida residents received quite the...
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are setting lost during battery change
Are settings lost during battery change?
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freezer temp swing
Had a bad moment a couple of nights ago when our small chest freezer malfunctioned . It's down in the cellar and doesn't get checked often so we don't really know how long it was offline . A lot of...
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How does USB decide charging rate? Especially if you just use a
There were some modems back in the days of USB 2, which drew about 570mA. Some motherboards were shutting the USB socket off when they did that. Grrrr. My phone takes no more than 5V 1.1A. Takes quite...
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OT. Vehicle Salvage Title
I'm looking for a cheap used vehicle. I've run across a couple with salvage titles due to hail damage. Has anyone been through the process of buying one and registering it?
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leaf blower burned up my cord
I have a corded leaf blower and an attachment I use to blow out my gutters from the ground. Toro makes an attachment that actually fits correctly on their model blower. I noticed a little burning odor...
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go solar shingle
Is it true these work no better than a layer of saltine crackers? Go Solar Shingle Go Solar Shingle
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AA Alkaline Battery Leakage Damage
Had a bad bunch of AA alkaline batteries that leaked and put white powdery and generally scuzzy corrosion deposits on the spring terminals of several AA-using devices. I got a lot of it off and the...
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Basement Foundation
I have an open basement foundation on my property that has never been built on. I am wanting to just fill in the foundation and build my house next to it. My question is can I just leave the walls on...
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OT. Lunar Eclipse
. <>This is the last total lunar eclipse for three years. On November 8 (depending on time zone), the Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and turn red. Here’s what you need to know about the...
 
Meteor Hits California House
in California. <> Officials are looking into the possibility that a meteorite destroyed a home in California Friday night. Officials are looking into the possibility that a meteorite destroyed a home...