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    I guess there are a couple of ways to look at...

    I guess there are a couple of ways to look at this situation.

    For me and I'm sure many others, any announcement that B & D was buying up a venerable, once respected brand, was seen as a sign of...
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    Hash is a time-honored way to serve leftovers in...

    Hash is a time-honored way to serve leftovers in a way that tastes good. Corned beef hash is probably the best known since people had to find some way to make the boiled, tasteless hunk of leftover...
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    We have an ISE insta-hot/cold water filter under...

    We have an ISE insta-hot/cold water filter under the kitchen sink. It has a hot/cold dispenser head mounted on the sink. I put in an air switch for the disposer that toggles the AC between the...
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    Chicago Metallic bakeware comes in many sizes and...

    Chicago Metallic bakeware comes in many sizes and is sold at Amazon as well as many houseware stores. I've found it to work very well and it's durable.
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    I would suggest that you need a solution that...

    I would suggest that you need a solution that does not reduce the size of the duct. Microwave/vent units are already a comprimise - the sump area that collects smoke and fumes is not very effective...
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    Actually, that stack IS the premium pile. HD...

    Actually, that stack IS the premium pile. HD charges extra for pre-warped material. Usually, you have to take it back to your shop before it starts to move. With this stuff, you can proceed directly...
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    I had a similar problem with a gas water heater...

    I had a similar problem with a gas water heater 15-20 years ago. It was a fairly new one that started acting like Jeff's FAU out of the blue. When the gas utility came out to look at it, they...
  8. Thread: Netflix

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    Four+ year subscriber. DVD turnaround by mail...

    Four+ year subscriber. DVD turnaround by mail here is 2 days (e.g. mail on Monday, get replacement Wednesday). Good selection and worth the price IF YOU USE THEM. There have been a few periods where...
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    I believe the approved terminology, according to...

    I believe the approved terminology, according to a thread earlier this week (D & D, IIRC) is RADIO ALARM SAW. We can let it slide this time but in the future, correct terminology will be mandatory.
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    I've always had luck swearing at the top of my...

    I've always had luck swearing at the top of my voice, then throwing the elbow at the far wall ... HARD. Then, during the drive back to the supply house, chant softly to yourself and all will be well...
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    One added note - the dust is not to be believed:...

    One added note - the dust is not to be believed: very fine and slippery underfoot. I've done a couple of jobs for an employer that involved breaking down whole units of MDF in a shop without dust...
  12. I don't think I'd ever do it. Being around...

    I don't think I'd ever do it. Being around doesn't prevent a failure from happening but it sure does prevent the resulting fire from burning you down to the ground. I may be paranoid but I still...
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    I was a remodelling contractor for about 20 years...

    I was a remodelling contractor for about 20 years and I've hung and finished a fair amount of drywall myself. My skills are probably SOMEWHAT above the average DIYer but not anywhere near what the...
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    Makeup air requirements are part of the UMC and...

    Makeup air requirements are part of the UMC and any competent HVAC contractor should know how to deal with it as a normal part of his/her work (nice P.C. touch there, huh?). New forced air units...
  15. Had a 2000 CRV belt changed at 110,000 miles...

    Had a 2000 CRV belt changed at 110,000 miles along with the water pump. The cost at the local Honda dealer was $5-600 IIRC. Seemed like a reasonable cost for preventative maintenance in a vehicle...
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    +1 on Pacemaster - we have a Silver Select that's...

    +1 on Pacemaster - we have a Silver Select that's about 5 years old. It's in a dusty area and keeping the belt/deck clean is important but not burdensome. Very sturdy unit that handles my less than...
  17. Thread: Funny Story

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    Hysterical - my sides are aching! I seem to...

    Hysterical - my sides are aching!

    I seem to remember reading somewhere that deer are among the most dangerous wild animals and are responsible for more fatalities than anything else. If the story...
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    Mike - I have a manual with parts list for older...

    Mike - I have a manual with parts list for older 16-32 (S/N 13127 and newer) circa 1996 I'm guessing. If you don't have this manual, PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.
  19. Thread: Why a Duck?

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    As a general contractor, the second scariest...

    As a general contractor, the second scariest thing on a job site is a plumber with a chainsaw :eek::eek::eek::eek:. The scariest was an electrician with FULL double bags on heading for the new...
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    Dave - that's a pretty open ended question you've...

    Dave - that's a pretty open ended question you've posed. It seems like regardless of the topic of interest, the number of related sites is staggering. Not all are worthwhile but there's enough...
  21. I can't address the LG range questions but I do...

    I can't address the LG range questions but I do have an opinion about LG appliances based on ONE refrigerator I've owned for 4+ years. That opinion is: Run, run away quickly. Admittedly anecdotal,...
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    As a remodelling contractor, ridge venting was my...

    As a remodelling contractor, ridge venting was my solution of choice over eyebrow vents or turbines. To be effective, soffit or eaves vents are required to allow air into the attic. It's important...
  23. I have a DR field mower with a dual blade mowing...

    I have a DR field mower with a dual blade mowing deck that uses a long V-belt. Of course, the maintenance manuals caution us to replace the belt with a genuine DR belt that is specifically designed...
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    Interesting Book on American Crafts

    I happened across a new book in the library last week:

    "Makers - a History of American Studio Craft" by Janet Koplos and Bruce Metcalf.

    While not specific to WW, several prominent 20th...
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    As a (frequently disappointed) Ohio State alum, I...

    As a (frequently disappointed) Ohio State alum, I have a small problem getting elated here. Still, hats off to Wisconsin for a great game. Big 10 football keeps getting stronger so the next few years...
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