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Need light weight Christmas sleigh & Reindeer

I am thinking ahead for Christmas. I would like to animate a Santa, sleigh and reindeer. The name of the game is very l...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by actodesco
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by actodesco

Polyurethane drying in can

I remember reading somewhere that you could prevent polyurethane from drying in the can, especially when the can is les...
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posted by Rhonda
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by Rhonda

trenching with finesse

I need to dig a 75' trench for an electrical conduit. Planning to rent a ditch witch. What's the secret to locating and...
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posted by notpublicinfo
19 comments posted 14yrs posted by notpublicinfo

How To Fix A New Gas Can

I know the horrible EPA gas cans have been discussed before but I came across some videos about fixing the evil things....
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posted by the-daring-dufas
19 comments posted 14yrs posted by the-daring-dufas

Shed questions

I just bought a new shed for storage of typical outdoor equipment, holiday decorations, etc. It is made with Duratemp s...
28 comments posted 14yrs
posted by esp
28 comments posted 14yrs posted by esp

What the worst home repair you've ever encountered?

I just did some plumbing repair at home, and all I can say is that it's the messiest and the worst home repair I've eve...
21 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ownerbuilder2012.aa86e88
21 comments posted 14yrs posted by ownerbuilder2012.aa86e88

planes

Now I can see what plane is coming in over the house. I often see landing lights many miles out. http://www.flightradar2...
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posted by zekor
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by zekor

Geothermal heating -- worth considering?

Hello all - I'm looking at homes in Central Pennsylvania. A new one I will be checking out has the following: R-49 insu...
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posted by j.albert
126 comments posted 14yrs posted by j.albert

Slippery Pipe

I've been asked by a local commercial property owner. He thinks that kids may be scaling to the roof of his business, b...
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posted by cayoung61***spamblock
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

How to clean outside of white aluminum gutters

Three years ago, I posted the message below. At that time, I had tried full-strength Simple Green with no luck. Forgett...
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posted by Rebel1
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by Rebel1

A Good Finish For Tool Handles?

I have hammers and other tools with painted handles which I would like to refinish. What might hold up well in the way...
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posted by dwightnews
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by dwightnews

Loose screw *inside* Whirlaway garbage disposer?

Hi all, A couple of days ago, a handyman installed a new kitchen countertop in my home. To do that, he removed the sink...
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posted by sdlitvin
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by sdlitvin

Bosch Dishwasher Service Manual

Does anyone here have a source for a downloadable service manual for a Bosch SHU3036 UC/12 dishwasher? The cycle is sto...
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posted by mcp6453
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by mcp6453

Need help with Drain Plumbing Mystery

I am trying to help my daughter & SIL with a plumbing issue. The house was built in 1955 near Hartford CT. They have li...
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posted by retired
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by retired