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Will hydrogen balloons come back?

Helium is rapidly becoming unobtainable and very expensive when you find it. Now that smoking is virtually illegal, mayb...
90 comments posted 14yrs
posted by gfretwell
90 comments posted 14yrs posted by gfretwell

Check my math and logic (shelves)

I hijacked these plans: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Cheap-Easy-Storage-Shelves.aspxAnd I took the su...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Kilowatt
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by Kilowatt

JohnDeer D100 - question about choice of motor oil

My friend has a JD D100 mower - second hand but new. We're about to change the motor oil and filter for the first time...
14 comments posted 14yrs
posted by pauljdudley
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by pauljdudley

(OT) Cellphone puzzler questions

I've had a basic Tracfone for a few years. It makes calls, texts, and can get basic internet service. It's just a simpl...
30 comments posted 14yrs
posted by gary.foreman3
30 comments posted 14yrs posted by gary.foreman3

some beginner's painting questions

Hi All, Some beginner's painting questions: 1) for 8 sq ft do a really need a roller? Or can I stick with a brush? 2) i...
32 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Todd
32 comments posted 14yrs posted by Todd

need switch-switch-blank wallplate

I'm helping a friend fix up some things in her house. A mystery switch turned out to have no wires attached. It was jus...
20 comments posted 14yrs
posted by edward
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by edward

Disconnecting Generac Generator

Hi All, We are disconnecting and removing a 10kw generator. There is an automatic transfer connected to the main panel...
22 comments posted 14yrs
posted by johnff
22 comments posted 14yrs posted by johnff

Best tool for unsticking doors

I have an old house. From time to time, one door or another will stick. I assume it's because of the house settling in...
28 comments posted 14yrs
posted by JenMurphy
28 comments posted 14yrs posted by JenMurphy

Wi-Fi light bulb (2025 Update)

-- Jeff Liebermann snipped-for-privacy@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.comSanta Cruz CA 95060 h...
20 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jeffl
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by jeffl

OT - talk like a pirate day

Sept 19, I missed it. http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .
30 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
30 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

OT: Sir Patrick Stewart loses will to live

"Stewart [AKA Enterprise Capt. Jean-Luc Picard], 72, became entangled with cable giant Time Warner Cable on Twitter las...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by heybub
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by heybub

Need more powerful trunk solenoid, I think

Today I got far enough along installing a trunk solenoid in my 2000 Camry Solara convertible to test it. It works excep...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

This is why you just shoot home invaders.

If someone is bold enough to invade your home, you don't ever want them to do it again. ------------- Teen dies and two...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Kilowatt
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by Kilowatt

Electrical Conduit Question

Current Set Up: 1 - Residential setting 2 - Cloth covered 2 conductor "romex" running inside steel conduit to bathroom...
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by teamarrows
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by teamarrows