Discussion Forum
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TV picture–change size?
The picture on my new TV is too large for some of the script messages at top, bottom, or sides (news crawl, etc). Can the picture size be shrunk slightly…
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identfying circuit breakers.
200 amp breaker box. After years of re-wiring, the paste-on label listing each circuit and identifying its use has so many cross-outs, inserts, wandering arrows and revisions that it requires…
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Creosote on fireplace glass
New fireplace. Creosote and soot buildup on glass doors. What is a good cleaning agent?
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newel post fasteners
I want to fasten a newel post at the head of my loft stairs. Half inch plywood underlayment, inch and half plank subfloor, over a 4x10 beam. Thus no access from…
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What kind of intelligences do we have?
I listen to NPR's "Speaking of Faith" program on Sunday mornings. Today moderator Krista Tippit interviewed Mike Rose, who has written widely on education. Discussion covered in interesting ways the…
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underground cable repair
Digging a post hole in my front yard. Found the underground feed from the transformer to my house. Nicked the insulation on one of the lines. Would like to repair…
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Murphy bed pistons
Planning to build a Murphy bed, thinking hardware from Rocklers. Concerned about the piston survival in cold weather. This is vacation home in NW Wisconsin, shut down in winter when…
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Best finish for teak table?
DW just bought a thousand dollar teak patio table, made in Indonesia. Wants a clear finish that will preserve the natural grain yet protect against food stains, such as grape…
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Timer or humidistat for AC control?
We close our Florida condo for six months every summer. (This is retirement life.) On advice from our realtor, I installed a humidistat from Lowes, set it at 60% and the thermostat at…
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Toxic drywall
Here in Sarasota County (FL), I find recent newspaper stories re off-gassing of toxic fumes from Chinese drywall. Corroding copper AC coils, plumbing, wiring, and making people sick, driving some…