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Preserving electrical tape?

Seems like every time I need some electical tape the roll is dried out and won't stick. I use it rarely - perhaps only...
25 comments posted 13yrs
posted by invalid
25 comments posted 13yrs posted by invalid

OT: Humor

1. Johnny's mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the th...
3 comments posted 13yrs
posted by atlas-bugged
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by atlas-bugged

Tire Air Rotation for Spring

Just a Reminder Spring is here. That means it's time to rotate the air in your tires. You need to pump the air out of y...
27 comments posted 13yrs
posted by mechanics_corner
27 comments posted 13yrs posted by mechanics_corner

Coal Bin Cleaner

Here is a question you likely don't see very often. Old house that formerly had a coal bin. Cinder block wall blackened...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by jim
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by jim

OT: Laptop Power adapter

I'm searching for a second power source for my HP laptop but trying to avoid the high OEM cost. Therefore, I've been se...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by meanie.brat
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by meanie.brat

OT? Roof Rack Load Stabilizers?

Just put AdaRac racks on my F-150. AdaRac, bless their little hearts, went with their own 1.25" square load bar instead...
10 comments posted 13yrs
posted by x
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by x

Motor Toro Leaf Blower Model # 51592

I can't find anyone who sells the motor for this leaf blower. Is it a secret ? :-) Andy
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by andrew_kennedy7
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by andrew_kennedy7

Baxi Wm38/3RS Room Thermostat

I inherited a BAXI when I moved house. It is connected to a 3-port valve (activated when the CH comes on), a HW cylinde...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by MHGAS.b9270c8
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by MHGAS.b9270c8

Questionable Homeowner Decisions

"...The fire sparked at a home in Bowie County, TX just before 7 p.m. "While cleaning up, she saw snake, threw gasoline...
7 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Oren
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by Oren

Extended warranty (EW)

I've noticed EWs are often discussed here. It looks like the lame stream media is finally getting a clue. Don?t buy the...
31 comments posted 13yrs
posted by noemail
31 comments posted 13yrs posted by noemail

Plumbing vent problem

My toilet doesnt aways flush and I suspect it is a vent problem. The vent is in a wall opposite the toilet and 8ft away...
6 comments posted 13yrs
posted by JIMMIEDEE123
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by JIMMIEDEE123

Electrical question - adding a neutral

I recently purchased some motion sensors to control the lights in our hallway. There are three locations where they wil...
44 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Rhonda
44 comments posted 13yrs posted by Rhonda