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OT Accidents and idiots compilation.
Darwinism in action. I wonder if they learnt from their experiences?
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Driveway cracks
Concrete cracks either because of settling or shifting in the earth below from the time when the concrete mix was originally laid Read more: How to Mend Cracks in Concrete | Is there a way to tell if...
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Finally an alternative to incandescents?
I've been interested in finding a more acceptable solution to indoor lighting than the usual spiral CFLs for a while now, yesterday I was researching LED light bulbs as I was actually repairing an...
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How hear doorbell out in garden?
I have ruined several phones by taking them out while doing yard work and f orgetting to bring them in. So now I want to rig up something attached to the front door bell that I can hear out in back....
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Erratic engine cranking: solved
My problem was... "The main problem I have with starting it after not using it is that the engine cranks erratically. By that I mean that it will turn a couple of times, stop for a couple of seconds,...
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Dish TV
I am considering switching from cable (charter) to Dish TV and I have a few questions...since my house is already wired for cable the only new cable would be from the dish on my roof to a new cable...
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Adding neutral/ground bar to Siemens S2020B1100 panel
I have a Siemens 100-amp main panel (Catalog #: S2020B1100), and it only has one neutral/ground bar. The neutral/ground bar is on the right side of the panel. I am trying to figure out if I can add...
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how to monitor for leaks under your house?
Hi All, Had a pipe spring a leak in our crawl space. All fixed now. I hate doing under the house. Is there an any way to monitor the crawlspace? Power over Ethernet cameras? Many thanks, -T
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removing back lawn -- need replacement suggestions
Hi All, It looks like I am finally going to replace my back lawn with a series of long planters to grow flowers and produce in. I thought of using pavers to replace the lawn, but that seems expensive....
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salt and cement
Hi All, I have salt in my soil. I have salt powder on my house's foundation. Is there anything that will neutralize salt in your soil to keep it out of my foundation's cement? Many thanks, -T
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Towing your own car a short distance
I got my car stuck in the mud on my farm. Got a tractor to pull it, and a chain, but no one around to steer the car. I've tried it before by myself, and it never fails that the car decides to steer...
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I need a telephone booth (pay phone type)
Everyone you see these days are taking on their cellphone damn near everywhere. Many times these people are very annoying. Myself, being elderly, I am used to going into a small telephone booth to...
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small tubes of grease
I'd like to find a source for small tubes of grease. Should be in the one to four ounce range. Possibly screw cap tube, like toothpaste tubes. Once in a while, I need a tiny bit of grease, to put on...
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Insulating ductwork
Can I use fiberglass bat to insulate the main and branch ductwork in my crawlspace?
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OT - ETQ Generator starting concerns
In 2006, I bought a 1200 watt ETQ brand generator. Two stroke, gas mixer. Problem is, it only cold starts if I take off the air filter and spray in some ether. After it's started, I can restart it...
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