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Do you ever get "permits"?
Do people really get permits for all their projects, or am I and my friends alone in never asking for a permit unless the change is hugely visible outside?
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Car washing
Went to Walmart last Saturday and thought I'd get one of those hose/brush attachments for washing cars. Found only one, with a whirling brush. No price. Found a place to scan it. $25!!!! Back to a...
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Power everything has been running
I did not put OT since this is related to home ownership. The three day holiday has had very few quiet moments during the day. Off and on from about 8 AM to 5 PM there has been some engine running....
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8 years ago
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Pool multi-port valve, turn handle in one direction?
Here's a question for those of you with experience with a pool multi-port valve. I've been having a debate with a friend who says you're only supposed to turn them in one direction otherwise it will...
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8 years ago
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Running black pipe for natural gas under the deck above ground
If I want to set up a pool heater... ...and run 1" black pipe from the basement to the outside, under the deck, above ground... Generally no problem, with black pipe above ground, right? MM
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8 years ago
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OT Elder drivers
Maybe someone here can help me get serious advice. My step-father is in his early 80's but may be at the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. About a year ago he got a speeding ticket and was totally...
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8 years ago
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For Memorial Day
Some historical facts about Memorial Day from the USA Today And some pictures from the Daily Mail, UK. The holiday honors American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. As...
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8 years ago
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Diagnose This Dishwasher Leak?
The dishwasher started leaking while running last night. It appears to only leak during certain cycles. The water comes from under the dishwasher. The water appears to be clean. Inside the dishwasher...
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8 years ago
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What is more American?
With Memorial Day coming this Monday, What is more American? 1. Apple Pie 2. American Cheese Pick one __________
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8 years ago
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Built In Gas Grill No Name Help
Have a grill that the knobs have melted at the stem can't find replacements because the diameter is about 1 7/8 and overall length is 2 3/8", any one have any ideas?
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8 years ago
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How to get Square water thru Round pipes
I would think that the water would flow through round pipes just fine, if you double the power of your water pump. Otherwise, machinists have square steel tubing and they would be happy to thread the...
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8 years ago
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Time Warner shared internet "up to" speeds
Does anyone use Time Warner Cable internet and have you run a speed test? I just got off the phone with U verse to cancel service and the guy said the "up to" speeds TW claims are usually not even...
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8 years ago
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Algaecide
How many pool owners use algaecide and do you have a favorite brand? I don't have much of a problem but I'm thinking of using it during the warmest months. Leslie's has: I'd think a quart would last...
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8 years ago
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Drum brakes?
Americans still can't make a car that goes round corners.
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How a Lock Works...
Here's a pretty good animation I came across which can be used to show your non-techie friends and young kids what goes on when you push a key into a cylinder lock and turn it. Jeff
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8 years ago
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