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OT: Somebody Test This For Me - Dial A Local Number
Does the following happen on all cell phones? I'm using an Android phone on Verizon. If I dial a local number - without using the area code - the system (?) picks up the first digit/digits as a...
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Sump pump
Is it normal for a sump pump pit to have mud in it? Should I do something to it? What other problems might that cause?
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OT: Craigslist Nonsense
I've been doing some "Spring Cleaning" of stuff I don't need/use any more and posted several items for sale on the local Craigslist. Good pictures, accurate and descriptive copy and priced right....
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smart phone camera broken.
This is only on topic for android, but I included you two groups anyhow. Monday I had to go through security to get into a museum, and I put my phone and my keys and an empty coca cola can on the...
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I need suggestions on a weather facing insulation
Hi All, I have one of these in my sliding glass door: would like to insulate the thing on the outside. Problem: the outside is weather facing, especially southern exposure sunlight. Also sub freezing...
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Not Enough Outlets for EVs
This article says roughly 1/3 of the U.S. population lives in apartments or condos. <> Many apartment complexes and condominiums don't offer charging or have the ability to easily have stations...
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Our of Stock: Supply chain crisis
Frank brought this up this morning. I'm only 20 minutes into it and they give a very good explanation of how interdependent we are around the world. Worth watching Available on many sources
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light bulb blinking after power is turned off
I have this curly 23 W light bulb in the kitchen. After I turn the switch off, this bulb blinks about every two seconds for eight times before going off while the other three bulbs, all LED, also...
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will birds eat old corn-on-the-cob.
Will birds eat old corn-on-the-cob? The little store I go to had individual ears of corn still in their husks, and packages of 3 mostly dehusked. I bought one ear. It was good so I went back for more....
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Ten foot long want to spray some kind of wood filler
I know everyone will say to just get a bigger ladder, but it would be easier (and cheaper) if I could just find a way to apply any kind of sealant (foam will do) into a 3-inch wide by about 1-1/2...
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Well thank you for the reference to all those videos
One of them' did actually show my cover, the one without the screw holding it on. But it says that there is a clip holding it on and mine doesnt have a clip either. So the plastic of that cover must...
 
Garage door opener clicker stopped working
What is the process of getting a garage door opener clicker to work again? I had been using the "Clicker" brand hand held three button garage door opener clicker for years when it recently stopped...
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OT 1800 special tax districts in Florida.
There are 1800 special tax districts in Florida. Disney is one of them.
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I need sink strainer installation help
Hi All, I replaced my sink strainer on my stainless steel sink with a Jaclo 2806-PCH Duo Strainer made a thin string of plumber's putty around the top of the sink and inserted the strainer. Then...
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OT. No Battery Chevy Spark
GM won't is out of replacement batteries for the Chevy Spark. They were made from 2013 to 2016.<> GM’s supply of Spark EV battery packs may have run out.
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