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White metal. Decorative but disastrous.
We've been having a hell of a problem with stinkbugs getting into the house so I hung a bug zapper on the not well-enclosed porch. Unfortunately I used a decorative wall hook made out of cast metal....
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Wiring code -- across attic floor joists
I need to add a couple of electrical circuits that will run across the floor joists of an attic. The attic is accessible, but it has a low ceiling height, so the attic is not (and never will be) a...
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Is there a chemical antidote to bleach that will inactivate it instantly?
I spilled a few drops of bleach on the rug, and immediately flushed it with water, but the thought came to me that there might be an instant chemical "antidote" to bleach (like there is with an...
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set a sump pump
What's better to set a sump pump in: crushed stone or gravel. I heard crushed stone, but I have a ton of gravel (about 3/4") and I would like to use that if I could.
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Little 2-stroke won't take gas
Homelite Bandit line trimmer, maybe 50cc. Many years reliable service. Starts on choke per instruction manual. Even after it warms up, it won't take gas. Increased throttle results in decreased rpm. I...
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Water heaters
Just had my propane tank filled - ~$5 gallon? Much more expensive than in the past. If I replaced my hot water heater with an electric next time it needs replacing what is the price difference -...
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Cheap Bagged Topsoil/Fill??
Anyone know of any companies that sell GOOD and cheap bagged topsoil/fill?? Almost everyone near me has the "Scotts Premium Topsoil" for around $2 bucks a bag, but the stuff is crap!! I bought some...
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New project and need more electrical help
My daughter is becomming a teenager and her and her mother fight over the m irror in the bathroom. My intention is to make two mirror frames out of red oak, stained to match the cabinet. (Currently...
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Always keep a Fire Extinguisher by your Toilet
Today's Safety at Home Lesson, for April 9, 2013. Toilet Safety: Prevent Fire and Explosion in your toilet. Always keep a Fire Extinguisher by your Toilet. Have it easy to grab, and in open sight,...
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Sticks to any metal surface
Recently I have seen several TV commercials about a magnetic flashlight that the seller claims will, "Stick to any metal surface." Don't they know that aluminum, copper and brass are metals and that...
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Frog-phobic man awarded $1.6M
Being American I expect he might get some comfort if he carries his six shooter. Or go and see a shrink. Typical American paranoia. Afraid of everything. So how will $1.6m help his paranoia? It's part...
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How to bury your guns
I ran across this article on another newsgroup which dealt with some of the conspiracy theorists in the US that are burying guns and ammunition in case they need to shoot someone someday. It is an...
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Stairs - What to do after tearing up carpet?
First time poster here, I was curious what people think I should do with my basement steps. Basically the carpet was old, and smelled terrible + had pet stains from many years so we decided to tear it...
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Rotten egg hot water - success ever? anybody?
Rotten egg odor in hot water is a common concern here. The most common fix recommended is to change the sacrificial anode for a different material. The rationale for doing so is less than detailed,...
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Simpson Strong-tie for beam under joist
Hello, I need some type of Simpson product for connecting a 4x6 beam to a 2x8 joist. The 4x6 beam in this application is supported on it's own, and the 2x8 joists rest on the beam. Basically I just...
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