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12-08-20, 05:42 AM
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Building a TV stand alternative to wall mount that will not tip over
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Dixie2012
I agree with every response posted here so far. I...
I agree with every response posted here so far. I know sometimes we get these ideas & we just gotta make it work. Some projects just end up being more trouble than they are worth.
I agree with PD...
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
12-07-20, 05:38 AM
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Thumb turn from both sides of door
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Dixie2012
Maybe I am still lost, but why a thumb bolt? I...
Maybe I am still lost, but why a thumb bolt? I mean, why not just put a door knob there? I mean, that would get you in and out from either side, with or without a lock. The hole in the door is the...
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What are the signs that an American Pit Bull Terrier is a bad seed?
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I dont know if yall still work but, when we got...
I dont know if yall still work but, when we got our 1 year old Mini Schnauzer, we put her in the bathroom with a bowl of water & her bed during the day while we were at work. A dog wont pee & poop...
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sore rib
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As a former EMT (a long time ago in the 80's), I...
As a former EMT (a long time ago in the 80's), I don't have to tell you that it depends on really what the problem is & we wont know that without tests. So, I strongly suspect a tear or strain as...
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Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
10-07-20, 07:07 AM
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What is the actual name of this?
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Norm, Im with you. I've never seen one as far as...
Norm, Im with you. I've never seen one as far as I know. Maybe so, but didnt know what it was. Ive been watching this thread through curiosity. Since you asked, I searched youtube.
Interesting.
...
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What is the best way to handle clogging far away from kitchen sink?
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I'll add a 3rd possibility to PD's list. I'll...
I'll add a 3rd possibility to PD's list. I'll first admit I am far from being a plumber but I did have an issue once at a previous home. It was a 1970's home & had clay sewer pipes. One collapsed (I...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
09-16-20, 06:59 AM
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New fridge might not fit under cabinets
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My last neighbor did this. I am overly surprised...
My last neighbor did this. I am overly surprised that they did, because they are very picky about design, appearance, decor, etc. We had to trim about 3/8" as his appliance was about 1/4" to tall.
I...
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09-05-20, 09:19 AM
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Advice on getting a new truck to replace an old Tahoe
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I skipped through & read some posts but I havent...
I skipped through & read some posts but I havent read every post in this thread so I may pass on irrelevant or double post info.
I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Off Road with the 5.7 Hemi & tow...
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Indoor and Outdoor Animal Control
09-04-20, 07:42 AM
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How to keep squirrels out of Hickory Tree
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I don't think anyone here is intentionally being...
I don't think anyone here is intentionally being rude & I certainly don't intent to be rude, but I tend to agree that it is a rather "odd" project. I have several Hickory's in my yard & I can tell...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
08-28-20, 08:29 AM
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Buying a Generator
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I'm just going to throw this in here for some...
I'm just going to throw this in here for some real time info.
As unusual as it was, we had a cat 1 hurricane in north Louisiana yesterday. It wasnt until after the bad weather was over, that the...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
08-18-20, 08:17 AM
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After draining gas from tank and carb, should I evaporate the rest?
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Dixie2012
Mine has a fuel shut of valve in'line of the fuel...
Mine has a fuel shut of valve in'line of the fuel line. Its near where the choke is. just follow your fuel line from the tank & see if you have a 1/4 turn fuel shut off valve.
Switching the choke...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
07-28-20, 05:06 PM
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New HDD Not Recognized
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That's what I see. There are guys here that are...
That's what I see. There are guys here that are more educated on this than I, but what I'm seeing is a 4 TB HDD drive, connected to that internal port is your max. In other words, even without an...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
07-19-20, 07:05 PM
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pickup overheating while towing spare car?
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I'll let some of the other guys answer that, that...
I'll let some of the other guys answer that, that maybe a little more knowledgeable on that specific question, but if it were me, I think I'd service it. Oil & filter. I understand your financial...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
07-12-20, 10:52 AM
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Car Battery and Tire
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Dixie2012
I agree with Mark that prices on both vary...
I agree with Mark that prices on both vary greatly. It just depends on how good of quality product you want. There's very cheap & very expensive in both.
Also, with tires, sizes often dictates...
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Plumbing and Piping
06-24-20, 07:03 PM
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Fire hydrant antenna
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Hummm... one color? Kinda throws my speculation...
Hummm... one color? Kinda throws my speculation out the window... possibly.
Before I start on an explanation, I suspect, like some others its a way for fire personnel to find the hydrant in...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
06-08-20, 04:00 PM
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Identify this Tool?
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Dixie2012
AFAIK, its just a little pick. I dont know of any...
AFAIK, its just a little pick. I dont know of any specific use for it. Its just a general tool.
You should return that to the mechanic. He makes his living with tools like that.
Once you get to...
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Electrical - AC & DC
05-25-20, 05:46 PM
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It was right... then it wasnt right.. How to fix?
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Dixie2012
Yes sir, it was a 3 ft sweep on both ends. ...
Yes sir, it was a 3 ft sweep on both ends.
To update, I dug out some dirt today & added 10" of conduit. That ended up putting me at 9" from the pole.
All good now on that. I appreciate the...
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Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Metalworking
05-15-20, 05:46 PM
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MIG welder
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Tractor supply sells Hobart brand wire. ...
Tractor supply sells Hobart brand wire.
Again... back to my preference, I buy Lincoln wire... but I am partial to Lincoln.
I'd buy a couple of small spools & see if there is a difference or...
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Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Metalworking
05-05-20, 06:38 PM
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MIG welder
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Dixie2012
I'll try to answer your question in short. 120 vs...
I'll try to answer your question in short. 120 vs 240 depends on your needs obviously. Therefore your welder depends on your needs.
Now, my opinion. I have Lincoln equipment. Its what I was...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
03-11-20, 04:54 PM
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I.E. on Windows 7, home page shrunk, help!
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649
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Dixie2012
I'll go back to the basics although I am sure...
I'll go back to the basics although I am sure you've already tried it, but worth suggesting.
Close IE & restart IE.
If that doesnt fix it..........
Shut down the computer, wait 5 minutes (you...
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Marine: Boating, Sailing, PWC, Nautical Navigational GPS
03-07-20, 05:48 AM
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40HP Yamaha outboard motor sitting for years
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Dixie2012
In my limited 1st hand experience with an...
In my limited 1st hand experience with an outboard that has been sitting up, you need to change the water pump most importantly. The water pump is kind of a plastic gear or impeller that gets brittle...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
01-27-20, 04:04 PM
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Removing video card - don't understand how clip works
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472
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Dixie2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkrPxUXRbV0 ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkrPxUXRbV0
Go to about 3:30 on this video.
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Home Entertainment Center: TVs, Stereos, VCRs, DVDs/BluRay and Media Players
01-12-20, 06:06 AM
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Is it still possible to use old TVs
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1,420
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Dixie2012
I'm sorry but I've go to ask this (possibly)...
I'm sorry but I've go to ask this (possibly) silly yet important question.
You said that you have been without a TV for a year. Do you even have cable service? I find it interesting that you...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
12-03-19, 07:44 AM
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Plastic gas tank repair?
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363
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Dixie2012
JB Weld..... I dropped off a curb one time...
JB Weld.....
I dropped off a curb one time back in the 70's & the gas tank on the car hit the curb & put a tiny hole in the tank. I jacked up the car so the gas would be away from the hole. I...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
11-08-19, 06:17 AM
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Can you please recommend a multimeter?
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651
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Dixie2012
Actually, now that BeelzeBob mentioned this, I...
Actually, now that BeelzeBob mentioned this, I think that's how I got my 1st one.
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