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Help- rotted out wood at base of door jam problem

My garage back access door faces the main wind direction, and depending on the season, wind driven rain or snow piles u...

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x

44 12yrs x

OT - How to tell someone to shut up without offending them?

I'm wondering if someone can help me out here. I'm having problems with prospective tenants that seem to want to tell m...

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nestork.e088298

31 12yrs nestork.e088298

thanks, was: Why is the bridge rectifier output shorted when i

>If the drawing is exactly what you have then the red and blue wire have >nothing to do with the motor running -- you c...

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dannyb

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Best Home Gutters?

Sorry if this has been discussed before. I'm new to the group. (and sorry tldr people, I'm trying to cover what we've d...

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nowhere

12 12yrs nowhere

OT - Just can't win - with neighbors or the lovely wife...

On the 4th, an otherwise good neighbor several doors down started shooting off these huge starburst types landing all o...

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guvbob2003

8 12yrs guvbob2003

How long does it take a truck to stop & is it criminal if he doesn't?

What distance does a sand truck take to slow down on a 6% grade? If it can't stop in that distance, is it criminal? htt...

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annmariebrest

126 12yrs annmariebrest

Wiring ?

My house is over 100 years old and the cold air returns are simply sheet metal nailed between two joists. I know that w...

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philo

36 12yrs philo

Under-lighted countertop

Here is a Corian kitchen counter that is lighted from underneath:...

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donwiss

0 12yrs donwiss

scotts mini broadcast spreader

just bought a Scotts mini broadcast spreader,i have always used a drop fertilizer spreader ,This one has a edge guard ,...

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snoopy

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Pump top sprayer

I've not been able to find a sprayer that is both good and cheap, probably never will. I love these http://www.harborfr...

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cayoung61

3 12yrs cayoung61

Washing machine not working

Washing machine fills with water but does not spin nor drain water. The cycle dial selector works (hear humming and see...

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cvplummer

33 12yrs cvplummer

Fixing wood fence posts, 2 questions

Fixing wood fence posts, 2 questions I have a wood picket fence, 44" high, with about 35 fence posts, round, 4" in diam...

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NONONOmisc07

6 12yrs NONONOmisc07

squeegee pole

I have seen on construction sites a metal squeegee on a pole. They are just a flat hoe shaped blade. I googled "squeegee...

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Seymore4Head

2 12yrs Seymore4Head

OT: stupid joke

Hi All, This might cause brain damage, so if you hurt yourself, don't say I didn't warn you. Also, if you don't think i...

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Todd

5 12yrs Todd

When is the best time to trim bushes?

is it better to trim them when flowering? or in the winter? or summer?

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samwilburton

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