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Fluorescent light fixture (linear type)

I have a fluorescent light fixture with four 4-foot-long tubes in the ceili ng of my kitchen. When I turn on the light...
18 comments posted 10yrs
posted by gcotterl
18 comments posted 10yrs posted by gcotterl

Credit where due

I suppose we all hate those large corporations . Today my Internet connection kept cutting out so I called AT&T this (e...
31 comments posted 10yrs
posted by philo
31 comments posted 10yrs posted by philo

Drain clogged with plastic Stir Sticks

A local bar was having trouble with the drain being clogged on their sink, where they wash the glasses. The bartender s...
21 comments posted 10yrs
posted by RealPerson
21 comments posted 10yrs posted by RealPerson

Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper

The side walls of our garage are essentially floor to ceiling industrial steel shelving (18" deep, 42" wide adjustable...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

Old Wringer Washer - Agitator comes off.

I have an old Wringer Washer outdoors in a shed. It's purpose is to wash my grubby and often greasy work pants, as well...
13 comments posted 10yrs
posted by RealPerson
13 comments posted 10yrs posted by RealPerson

OT- What records do I need to set up?

I know this has been discussed here before, but I lost the file that had the list of documents you should have set up an...
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posted by hrhofmann
22 comments posted 10yrs posted by hrhofmann

New gas furnaces are a rip off!

Our old Amana 92% after 20 yrs is still working good but they say we should buy a new one at twice the price of the old...
8 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Gary
8 comments posted 10yrs posted by Gary

pad for washer/dryer in garage

Hello ng, I'm moving washer/dryer to my oregon garage, and the place where I'm gonna put them is a local low. I sure as...
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posted by Cal
17 comments posted 10yrs posted by Cal

WWYD?

I receive products on a regular basis to review. I do not have to return these products. Last Friday I received a 2000...
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posted by earlinvalid
51 comments posted 10yrs posted by earlinvalid

Is there any use for scrap treated wood?

Is there any use for scrap treated wood? I had to buy an 8' post when I only needed 6' (39" above ground and I guess 33...
7 comments posted 10yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

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 some...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Do you know another brand or name for this radio?

Do you know another brand or name for this radio? http://www.wa2ise.com/radios/chr292.jpg One of the best things about...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

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...
12 comments posted 10yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
12 comments posted 10yrs posted by blockedofcourse

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...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by deb
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by deb

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% isopro...
7 comments posted 10yrs
posted by sheri.smithfield
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by sheri.smithfield