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Ceiling lampholders porcelain vs plastic
The rec room in our basement has those simple ceiling lampholders with a pull chain, just screw in a bulb. You can get the bigger decorative bulbs or just go with normal light bulbs. I needed to...
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What have you learned in your old age that you feel should be taught to high school students?
What have you learned in your old age about car and home repair that you feel should perhaps be taught to high school students?
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How to put out a truck fire
You need the right extinguisher
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Tree Fires
A news report this morning showed a house fire that killed some people. Officials think it was caused by the lights on the Christmas tree. The report said there are around 100 Christmas tree fires per...
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Women and Large Dogs
Seen: a woman not controlling her large dog (it was on a leash) in public. The dog was controlling her. Heaven help the poor soul, or dog, who is attacked by that dog in public, e.g., at a park. This...
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listening to r adio with caution
Heard something on NPR tonight, about getting stains out of clothes. They thought it was appropriate for the day after Xmas, a popular day to get food on clothes! And in the intro the guest quoted "...
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OT: Craigslist Email/Phone Number Collectors
I've been selling some stuff on Craigslist...and get a percentage of scam responses- usually one-liners like "I'm interested or Call/text me." I respond- but never hear from them again. Are people- or...
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OT. New Telescope
NASA launched a new telescope a couple days ago. It's supposed to see almost to the beginning. <> The detection of light from extremely old and distant galaxies could further corroborate the Bible’s...
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Shop Light
I'm wiring an old farm building to serve as a shop and storage building. It will need some lighting. Wall mount, LED. I think motion sensor would be best so we don't forget the darn things on for a...
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Repairing christmas window plaque/tree topper with "spinning" lights
Hi, I have one of those old (1970s/1980s) circular christmas light window hangings. It's commonly referred to as a "santa plaque" or a "tree topper." It has 32 lights, with three circuits. Each...
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crooked pins.
Interesting ad. 4 of the five have crooked pins. I'm sure they all work fine how ever. :-) I mean that. converts 2 prong polarized / un polarized usa plug to 2 pin european 5mm round plug. angled...
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Manuals
How much do you charge for the PDFs?
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Why do they still waste my time
"Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice messaging system." Then followed by my brother's own message. Why do they still waste my time saying what is obvious? And often they insist on...
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Can ab glue be used to repair underwater pipes?
Can AB glue be used to repair underwater galvanized or PVC pipes? The hole is about 1/16 inches on a 1 1/2 inch pipe which is less than 2 feet under water. There is only nominal pressure. I guess I...
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Moving a boat you're standing on
Can you move a boat while standing on it without touching the water? Consider friction. Think about the same on something with wheels, or a piece of furniture without.
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