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How big a problem was this.

In the 1950's my father owned half of a building in the old part of a small city. Maybe built around 1900. My uncle had...
5 comments posted 11yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
5 comments posted 11yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Propane

Does propane need an oxidant introduced with it to burn? I.e., will it support combustion on its own? Reason I ask is I...
33 comments posted 11yrs
posted by turnkey
33 comments posted 11yrs posted by turnkey

House Wrap (Plastic sheeting)

This is about that plastic wrapping they use to cover the exterior of a house under the siding. (Not a house that plays...
17 comments posted 11yrs
posted by Jerry.Tan
17 comments posted 11yrs posted by Jerry.Tan

electrical tape - "beige" color

Sure wish 3M would make the following electrical tape in "beige" color. Scotch/3M 6132-BA-100 Plastic Electrical Tape,...
32 comments posted 11yrs
posted by adam
32 comments posted 11yrs posted by adam

New Front Door Hardware

I need a new front door, hardware, etc. Door will probably be of steel, with two pre-drilled cutouts (one for deadbolt...
4 comments posted 11yrs
posted by j.albert
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by j.albert

Cleaning Cat5/RJ45 Connectors?

I've got a few IP cameras down at the New Jersey shore where they are subject to the typical marine environment. Even t...
19 comments posted 11yrs
posted by x
19 comments posted 11yrs posted by x

Any feedback on Satco LED bulbs?

Hi All, The only CFL bulbs I could get to have any lifespan at all were from Satco. It is getting time to buy more, so...
2 comments posted 11yrs
posted by Todd
2 comments posted 11yrs posted by Todd

WINTER TIP - Frozen Clothing on your Body

Most people dont have to use a hose outdoors in cold winter weather. However, as a farmer, I do have to use one often....
10 comments posted 11yrs
posted by Jerry.Tan
10 comments posted 11yrs posted by Jerry.Tan

Cable connection for broadband & phone

I wonder if someone who has had cable internet installed in a house that has never had cable could give me some idea of...
47 comments posted 11yrs
posted by sasquatch
47 comments posted 11yrs posted by sasquatch

EZ Clean Spark Plug

I'll bet most of you aren't old enough to have seen a spark plug like this one I've got in my "Hell box". http://home.co...
9 comments posted 11yrs
posted by Jwisnia18
9 comments posted 11yrs posted by Jwisnia18

Removing Diesel Fuel odor from Couch

A few days ago, I used some diesel fuel to flush the crud out of a gearbox on a piece of machinery. Some of it got on m...
7 comments posted 11yrs
posted by Jerry.Tan
7 comments posted 11yrs posted by Jerry.Tan

duncan hine food and vegetable cutter

I need 3 rubber feet for the duncan hines food and vegetables cutter that I inherited from my mother. Does anyone know...
10 comments posted 11yrs
posted by sue1023
10 comments posted 11yrs posted by sue1023

Verizon vs Time Warner

> > In a FIOS SERVED AREA the only reps you can call are fios reps, who spend all their time trying to upgrade you from...
8 comments posted 11yrs
posted by sasquatch
8 comments posted 11yrs posted by sasquatch

NATO Gas Cans: Behavior In A Fire?

Has anybody actually been at a fire scene where 20-liter NATO gas cans were involved in the fire? No theories.... actua...
23 comments posted 11yrs
posted by x
23 comments posted 11yrs posted by x

My computer is being hacked ! ! !

I got a phone call that my computer was being hacked. The nice man on the other end though, said he can help me fix it....
37 comments posted 11yrs
posted by esp
37 comments posted 11yrs posted by esp