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Fireplaces and fires

From wikip entry for flue: Fireplaces are one of the biggest energy wasters when the flue is not used properly. This oc...
8 comments posted 3yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
8 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Faraday bags and other scarey things

https://www.moneyshake.com/car-finance-guides/road-safety/how-to-protect-keyless-entry-carsUnlike standard cars where a...
26 comments posted 3yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
26 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

As long as we have power ...

I can at least flush the toilets . I wouldn't drink the water from our well , but the toilet don't care . Might get tir...
1 comments posted 3yrs
posted by snag_one
1 comments posted 3yrs posted by snag_one

Uneven land due to sinking

Uneven land due to sinking If one area of the ground sinks and the ground is no longer even, can one just spread dirt t...
14 comments posted 3yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
14 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

And it gets worse !

Due to the extreme cold the water company is having problems with their equipment . We "might have water back up by tom...
3 comments posted 3yrs
posted by snag_one
3 comments posted 3yrs posted by snag_one

Home again ...

You've just returned home from visiting with family for several days in another city several hours drive away . While y...
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posted by snag_one
3 comments posted 3yrs posted by snag_one

Scrap metal prices

In case you are getting rid of some, this will give an idea of the value https://iscrapapp.com/prices/
1 comments posted 3yrs
posted by esp
1 comments posted 3yrs posted by esp

DIY dog repellant

I am looking for a diy project to protect myself against "rogue" dogs. I was bitten by a dog while bike riding. The dog...
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posted by scientist77017
8 comments posted 3yrs posted by scientist77017

O T Quiz

Quiz: 1) Do you put your coat on with the left arm first, or the right arm? On a scale of 1-10, how hard is it to get t...
4 comments posted 3yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
4 comments posted 3yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

waffle iron heating element replacement?

Hi, Trying to help repair an italian waffle maker. Originally 220V but someone converted to 110 (not sure how yet but t...
3 comments posted 3yrs
posted by milli...
3 comments posted 3yrs posted by milli...

Check your tire pressure

With the cold we are all experiencing, remember to check your tire pressure. I went out this morning and they were a co...
11 comments posted 3yrs
posted by esp
11 comments posted 3yrs posted by esp

Dodged a bullet

Colder than normal in Memphis at near zero. We're down for Christmas . Got in the shower here at our son's house and no...
12 comments posted 3yrs
posted by snag_one
12 comments posted 3yrs posted by snag_one