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OT What are goat-heads?

OT "We moved out to the country 2 years ago. Within the first two days all 3 of our 4 kids' bike tires went flat from th...
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Installing a STRONG shelf on garage wall

I want to install a STRONG shelf on my garage wall about a foot above the floor. The shelf will be on the wall between...
30 comments posted 13yrs
posted by neutrino1
30 comments posted 13yrs posted by neutrino1

machine oil smell from refrigerator

I feel a little guilty asking again about machine oil smell from appliances . Well, here goes. I rent an apartment whic...
17 comments posted 13yrs
posted by franklin.macintosh
17 comments posted 13yrs posted by franklin.macintosh

I got sick and tired.

About once a year I have to completely take apart my laptop to clean-out du st from the heat-sink. Now they could have...
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by recyclebinned
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by recyclebinned

Help sizing undermount kitchen sink?

Just installed new cabinets and my sink base is 33". I want an SS undermount double well sink. The model I'm looking at...
4 comments posted 13yrs
posted by r.mariotti
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by r.mariotti

"Tar paper" on roof of small overhang

Small -- 4x6 +- wooden "eyebrow" or overhang on back porch (S. exposure). Have to replace old worn cover (what we used...
18 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hypatia08
18 comments posted 13yrs posted by hypatia08

How do I prep interior concrete for staining?

My home is 10 years old, I have just recently pulled up my carpet and have started pulling up my linoleum. I would love...
6 comments posted 13yrs
posted by DIYmom
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by DIYmom

Teknion Cublicles

Our office has Teknion cubicles that were installed a long time ago. The particular model is discontinued, and I don't...
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posted by mcp6453
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by mcp6453

Multi-meter

My ancient multi meter bought the farm. Any recommendations for a decent replacement. Bought a cheapie at Harbor Freigh...
32 comments posted 13yrs
posted by dryearwood
32 comments posted 13yrs posted by dryearwood

What does TH mean?

Out of the trash, I got a tower electric room heater, with a fan. About 18" high, like a loaf of bread standing on its...
6 comments posted 13yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

welding aluminum

Does anyone know know how to weld aluminum? I went to a tour of the Rocket Center in HSV, AL and they pointed out that...
18 comments posted 13yrs
posted by deodiaus
18 comments posted 13yrs posted by deodiaus

Supplying Water to Toilet from Gravity Feed Tanks

Hi, I've installed a large tank in the yard, above the height of my toilet water closet. I'm filling the large tank wit...
43 comments posted 13yrs
posted by erness.wild
43 comments posted 13yrs posted by erness.wild