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    Jr. Fishing Competition

    Hey Guys - I still lurk - but I don't post much anymore. :) I live in one of those HOA communities that's getting a lot of attention in other recent posts. The community has several small ponds and the HOA is building a "fishing pier" on one of the ponds which I think is really great. I'd...
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    Airbag light on 2003 Ford Escape

    Hello - The airbag light on my 2003 Ford Escape with about 80,000 miles started to turn on intermittently. After I start the car, the light turns off (as normal) and then after maybe 5 or 10 minutes of driving, the light will sometimes come on. Sometimes it will turn back off, sometimes it...
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    Aretha

    So, today everyone is talking about how bad Aretha's voice was yesterday. Granted, I heard it over a stream on the internet but I thought it was fantastic. Am I tone deaf? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7c2lC9JlJo
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    Condensation on basement ceiling

    Tonight I noticed some water spots on the ceiling in our basement. I knew right away it was from condensation because there were several little spots all kind of grouped up. The basement is about 80% finished with an unfinished utility room running just about the entire length of the front of...
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    Smoked BBQ Pork Food Safety Question

    Happy Holidays, everyone! I set up the smoker yesterday and planned to run it all day and all night smoking a bunch of different meat for friends and us to store in the freezer. For whatever reason, I just couldn't get things to work right with the smoker and it was running cool all day and...
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    Problem With Ford Escape Idle

    Hello - I have a 2003 Ford Escape 3.0L V6 with 75000 miles. I've owned it since new and never had any problems with it. Today while sitting in traffic, I sort of thought it was a little sluggish to accelerate but didn't pay much attention because I was sitting in stop and go traffic so didn't...
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    Wood for a smoker

    I got a smoker a little while back and I've really been enjoying using it. The problem is the local BBQ store is going out of business so now it's hard for me to find chunks of wood for my smoker. The local hardware stores only sell Hickory or Mesquite but I'd prefer to use oak or fruit woods...
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    Help with a flagstone walkway

    I'm thinking about putting flagstone or bluestone on top of our current cement front walkway and steps up to the front door. A couple of questions: Is it ok to put this directly on top of the cement that's already there? It's not cracked or chipped and is in good condition. What's the best...
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    Rant - Fluidmaster Toilet Repair Aggravation

    It seems like all the hardware store sells now for toilet repair parts is Fluidmaster. I've never been real happy with Fluidmaster products but now it's my only choice and they are worse than ever! About a month ago, I replaced the fill valve in two toilets because they were the original ones...
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    Carpet Pad Question

    We're looking at getting new carpet installed in our basement. Other than buying a good quality pad, is there anything else I need to know? One store we visited today sold some sort of rubber pad that has a lifetime warranty on it. They say that when it's time for the new carpet to be...
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    Nails lined up in tire

    Your opinion please: Today I notice that the back tire of my truck is pretty low. Upon further inspection I find 3 nails in the tire. They are all in a straight line across the tire and pretty evenly spaced. I removed the nails to plug the holes. All the nails are the same kind. The nails seem...
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    Do you have a home surveillance system?

    Do you have or know about home surveillance systems? If so, when shopping for them, what should I look out for? I think I want a 4 camera system that records to a DVR but I really don't know much about them. All cameras will be outside. Things I desire are: Record to a DVR Be able to access...
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    Black Walnut Stains

    ...So... went for a walk with my wife today... We run across a black walnut tree. a bunch of the nuts had fallen on to the ground. My wife sees them and says "Humph..what's that?" I say "There's a walnut in there...they look like that before they pull the nut out.." She says "Nuh-uh". I say...
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    Garage smells like gas when car has full tank

    This has been happening for several months now. I've never thought much of it but thought I'd ask anyways. My wife parks her car in the garage. It's a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant with about 120,000 miles on it. When the tank in the car is full (between full and 3/4) the garage smells like gas. I...
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    Is this poison ivy?

    I see plants like this sprout up from time to time in my mulch beds - I just spray them with weed killer, and stay clear of them. Well, I got curious today and figured I'd do a little research to figure out if this is poison ivy or not... I'm starting to think it's a box elder sapling. Anyone...
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