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If you are planning to sail to Europe, or the Philipines, so you don't get lost, you should definitely have a sextant....
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posted by NONONOmisc07
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Hip roofs

I thought this would interest you all, especially those in hurricane areas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_roof#Advan...
2 comments posted 4yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Andrew 65, but Ian over 110 dead

Florida's 1992 hurricane Andrew had 65 dead, but Ian has over 110 dead, so far.
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posted by bruce2bowser
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by bruce2bowser

Building a dam around a water heater

My water heater is 15 years old, still working fine, but there's no pan under it and space around it is limited. It's i...
37 comments posted 4yrs
posted by timothy42bach
37 comments posted 4yrs posted by timothy42bach

OT, Ian Recovery Donations

From the New York Post. Charity Navigator
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posted by deanh6929
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by deanh6929

On Topic: reversible drill

Hi All, Any one have a suggestion for a reversible drill that won't fall apart and that is loud as hell? Many thanks, -T
14 comments posted 4yrs
posted by T
14 comments posted 4yrs posted by T

OT: Dad Joke

I was driving when I saw a hitch hiker, so I stopped and picked him up. He said ?Woah, I can't believe you actually pic...
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posted by T
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by T

On Topic: stripped Moen show cartridge screw

Hi All, I had one of those oh poop moments. I need to change out the shield behind my shower valve. The valve is a Moen...
13 comments posted 4yrs
posted by T
13 comments posted 4yrs posted by T

Leaking well?

Hey guys! I'll start by saying that I don't know much plumbing terminology... So I'll just attach a photo so at least y...
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posted by Lisa
8 comments posted 4yrs posted by Lisa

Empty clogged hot water heater

I have a hot water heater on the third floor which still has water in it because a hose at the bottom only let a few ga...
9 comments posted 4yrs
posted by andrew
9 comments posted 4yrs posted by andrew

High quality tools

I was using these tools and I appreciated the quality of them. I know they are at least 25 years old. What do you think?...
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posted by scientist77017
6 comments posted 4yrs posted by scientist77017

Re: Best glue for clear plastic refrigerator drawer

I just used E6000 too! I am taking your advice and make sure its 100% cured before using it. I had a big piece break of...
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posted by soul2soulreadings
8 comments posted 4yrs posted by soul2soulreadings

Capital One, no thanks.

Capital One, no thanks. I don't think I posted this before. For years Capital One has advertised No Foreign Transaction...
43 comments posted 4yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
43 comments posted 4yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Which cell tower am I connected to

There are apps which report the exact cell tower that you're connected to at any given moment but which of the identifi...
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posted by erholtr
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by erholtr