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Splicing outdoor extension cords

It's been decades since I did this, but I cut my hedge trimmer cord in two. I've repaired them in the past, usually for...
35 comments posted 3yrs
posted by timothy42bach
35 comments posted 3yrs posted by timothy42bach

OT What-is-it device

At a local auction - some sort of instrument in a wooden crate - I haven't a guess as to what it is - anyone .. ?...
10 comments posted 3yrs
posted by hubops
10 comments posted 3yrs posted by hubops

Home EV Charging

Illinois will soon require it in new or remodeled homes. I can't imagine what lengths people will go to to avoid a remod...
21 comments posted 3yrs
posted by deanh6929
21 comments posted 3yrs posted by deanh6929

Looking for a Bravia mounting bracket

Someone just gave me a bare 55 inch Sony Bravia TV with standard 300x300mm vesa mounting screw holes. I have a heavy lo...
19 comments posted 3yrs
posted by dmanzaluni
19 comments posted 3yrs posted by dmanzaluni

Solar/Wind Are The Champions My Friend

For the first time in history, solar power and wind power have combined for more electricity generation than fossil fue...
0 comments posted 3yrs
posted by bruce1.9bowser
0 comments posted 3yrs posted by bruce1.9bowser

Gboard and Win + H

I can't find the thread, but somone suggested Gboard for a cellphone spoken keyboard, and I tried it today. It works gr...
9 comments posted 3yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
9 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Why do I have a three flue chimney?

I have a gas log fireplace on the main floor and a woodburning fireplace in the basement. There is no second floor. I'v...
5 comments posted 3yrs
posted by timothy42bach
5 comments posted 3yrs posted by timothy42bach

3D Houses in Texas

I've read some articles about houses that are made from a form of concrete. They're supposed to be cheaper than others....
1 comments posted 3yrs
posted by deanh6929
1 comments posted 3yrs posted by deanh6929

Caboose House

I guess it's for rent. $420/night
7 comments posted 3yrs
posted by deanh6929
7 comments posted 3yrs posted by deanh6929

OT. Is Canada Burning Down?

Poor management plus dry weather is creating quite a mess. ABC News is claiming Washington, DC is getting the worst of...
12 comments posted 3yrs
posted by deanh6929
12 comments posted 3yrs posted by deanh6929

OT. Solar Runoff

One bad thing about solar I don't see mentioned is the water runoff from the panels. The panels don't absorb rain like t...
6 comments posted 3yrs
posted by deanh6929
6 comments posted 3yrs posted by deanh6929