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Toughest hard wearing exterior paint?
Hi, Maybe wishful thinking but what are you using? Time to paint porch deck and railing again. Any suggestions? TIA,
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Light will turn ON during daylight with no relation to X10 motion detectors
The driveway lights started to turn ON during the day with no activity that could trigger a 'faulty sensor' . Can it be low battery problem?
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Home made tool - youtube video of it, over a million hits
What do you think, will you make one of these to replace your bench grinder? This is by far the most used tool in my work shop. It's easy to make with just a few pieces of scrap metal and diversifies...
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Bathroom door scores hall floor
I probably know the answer to this, but I'm hoping for a miracle My old house "heaves" from time to time. A door that usually opens smoothly will catch on a "heaved" floor. After a while, the floor...
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10 years ago
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injectable exterior nail hole filler
I am replacing a treated wood deck floor with a composite . The joist are sturdy but full of nail holes from the treated decking. I would like to fill these holes with a durable injectable filler to...
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10 years ago
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Tip of the day August 10, 2013
PB Blaster's product, dry teflon, works nicely to lubricate hinges. In the few times I've used it, the residue and overspray wipes off easily. Can't remember if I got mine at Lowe's (probably) or Home...
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10 years ago
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getting rid of bees
I have some big bees starting to build a hive, nest, or whatever in the eaves of my house. Is there a way to discourage this activity or should I just spray it and kill them off?
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10 years ago
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Update on mowere
It was the governor. Interestingly enough, after 5 runs to the repair place in 2 years, they replaced the entire motor.
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10 years ago
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OT: Car insurance complaints
I'm currently shopping for car insurance; considering a move from GEICO to (possibly) AAA of Southern California, but open to any company whose record shows they will serve my best interests (hah!)...
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10 years ago
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How a toilet ballcock works
People are telling me that the link I posted in the other thread of this name doesn't work. To find the correct web page simply Google the following character string: How the Fluidmaster Valve Works...
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10 years ago
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Tiger Woods' ocean-front mansion sinking
( HOBE SOUND ? While Tiger Woods was chasing his 15th major golf title Thursday at this week?s 95th PGA Championship in Pittsford, N.Y., contractors were working 1,340 miles away on his sinking...
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10 years ago
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removing header support posts
Wanted to remove a couple of posts from this header. Not absolutely sure if the existing header will work not. This opening is a 10 1/2 ft opening between living and breakfast area. Should I cut the...
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older deadbolt
I have an older deadbolt lock set that need new door knobs. The deadbolt in a wrought iron gate that my in laws have built over thirty years ago. It was made by a local dealer in Davenport Iowa. The...
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10 years ago
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How does a toilet ballcock work?
For any newbies in here who want to learn how toilet ballcocks work, this web page from FluidMaster tech support explains in step-by-step detail how the rubber diaphragm in a FluidMaster 400A toilet...
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my french drain leaves large puddles whats wrong
i did a french drain in my yard but i have giant puddles of water now
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10 years ago
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