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Tripped oven breaker

For the second time in several years, the 40 A double breaker for my kitchen oven tripped. Oven didn't work when I turn...
10 comments posted 12yrs
posted by invalid
10 comments posted 12yrs posted by invalid

Brother MFC 210C

Installed windows update software (win7), cleaned print heads, reset purge count, replaced printer cartridges, all 4. A...
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posted by toofattophuck
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by toofattophuck

The Daring Dufas

It's been a few weeks since TDD posted. He's been in and out of hospital, and I'm concerned for him. Sadly, I don't eve...
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posted by cayoung61
26 comments posted 12yrs posted by cayoung61

Samsung Smart TV Vertical Lines

My tv went out in an instant: one second a picture, and then next only soun d and a black screen on the left and right...
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posted by michaeldwilson2
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by michaeldwilson2

Toe-nailing LVL

Does anybody know if LVL can be toe-nailed (to a king stud)? thanks rich
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posted by meunky
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by meunky

AC duct in garage ceiling

The municipal inspector who issues Certificates of Occupancy when ownership changes or apartments get new tenants, fail...
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posted by Rebel1
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rebel1

Locate hidden screw and nails?

I built a workbench with a four-layer MDF top and did not keep close track of the location of the screws securing each...
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posted by Nobody
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by Nobody

Change to a concrete sill?

I've got a garage access door (32" width) whose wood/aluminum sill chronically allows leakage beneath it, into the gara...
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posted by x
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by x

OT ish Two tone paint

I was watching a movie called "Starred Up" The movie is in a prison in the UK. The walls are painted up to 5 feet (1.5...
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posted by Seymore4Head
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by Seymore4Head

Attic Insulation Mess

490sq.ft. Attic, square shaped with chimney in center. Previous owners lai d down different types of insulation - blown...
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posted by thekmanrocks
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by thekmanrocks

OT: ? National infrastructure crisis

Not sure if this is really OT, because major infrastructure failures can an d DO threaten our homes, cars, etc. Did any...
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posted by hypatia08
24 comments posted 12yrs posted by hypatia08

80 year old conduit

After some wiring upgrades in my house I went around with an outlet tester to confirm all polarities and grounds were c...
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posted by philo
60 comments posted 12yrs posted by philo

How to clean this up

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q386/Novel8/th_P8060025_zps7e27d3ea.jpg My neighbor had her patio stand replastered...
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posted by harri85274
9 comments posted 12yrs posted by harri85274

OT: National "Intelligence"

http://www.scribd.com/doc/138489211/U-S-National-Intelligence-An-Overview-2013 Scroll down to the circle of badges. Make...
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posted by hypatia08
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by hypatia08