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    To-do list: Learn to gut a deer!

    So I'm heading out to pick up a new washing machine the other day and out of a corn field runs a good sized doe. Not even seeing her, she runs barely in front of my truck and I plow right into her. She flails around, obviously badly injured, for a few minutes and settles in to die. I turn around...
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    Is it time for trailer maintenance? Read on to find out..

    This is a story of my recent move, 600 miles away. To begin, it should be known I haven't towed anything for a number of years, and never a boat of this size (20' bowrider I/O), so to say I was nervous about the trip is calling a lion a kitty cat. I, even owning my boat 2 years, have never...
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    Building a workshop/big garage by myself.. need to know how :)

    I'm looking to build a 24x60 workshop with a concrete floor and either metal or wood siding and a metal roof. Why am I posting about it instead of doing it, you ask? Well, I have no idea how :p Any builders on here willing to make a to-do list (in order) as to how to go about this task? I have...
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    Forum Etiquette

    Is it me or has the hostility on this forum gone up in the recent months? It seems a pattern of attacking those who answer questions is beginning to be more the norm than answering questions themselves. Sure, I understand if someone answers a question and it may end up making something worse...
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    Weather damaged roof?

    As some of you know, my house is up for sale. Well, we recently had the house inspected by an incompetent inspector. One thing he complained about was the roof. I (last year) built a screen porch addition on my house and did the entire job myself, roofing included. So, I can imagine it could be...
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    Calling all HVAC pros. Does this gas flame look yellow to you?

    I am selling my house and a home inspector came through the other day and noted a possible cracked heat exchanger based on a "very yellow flame". Can you take a moment and watch this video I took of the flame and let me know if you see anything out of the ordinary? The furnace is an Amana Air...
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    Android apps for boat lovers?

    Today I splurged and got the new HTC Incredible and, being new to Android, have no idea what apps are any good. I know I'd love to see some sort of boating apps for it. Anyone have an Android with some app recommendations? Pay apps or free, I have no preference.
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    Realtors - My bad luck or unacceptable behavior?

    I need some advice as to what I should be expecting from my realtor and what I should expect as a remedy to my nightmare of a home sale listing. It is likely easier to post as a timeline, as it has been a tumultuous listing: = Day 1 - Meet with agent we used to buy current house - Provide 28...
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    Has anyone built/upgraded their compressor DIY style?

    So I have owned a 5HP Craftsman direct-drive oil-less 25Gal compressor since new (~16 yrs) and it still runs fine, but my ears seem to enjoy the noise of it less and less, and some of my tools simply tax it too much. Being so old, the pump is not very efficient; It only gets 7CFM @ 90PSI...
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    How do you insure your boat?

    I called my insurance company today (Liberty Mutual) about boat insurance and they mentioned my boat is covered under my home owner's policy, even when on the water. I've never seen anyone mention home owner's for coverage before, normally Boat US and Geiko. So, how do you insure your boat...
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    Possible costs of buying a 200K+ mile truck?

    Personally I've never had a vehicle live beyond 160K miles, but given a slim budget for buying a new 4x4 pickup truck, I have relegated myself into considering 200K+ mile pickups in my search. Here is an example (2004 Dodge 1500 4-door 4x4): http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1627511720.html...
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    "If I can't have it, nobody can" mentality.. societal causes?

    In driving around for some home supplies this evening, I ran into a situation I have found myself a recipient of quite a bit in the last decade (or two?)... The scenario: I am driving along on a four lane street (two lanes each direction) when I begin to approach a driver who is traveling...
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    Electronics geeks sought for brainsucking (AC fan issue)

    I recently bought, off CL, a Kenmore humidifier which is all automagical and adjusts the fan speed based on the current and desired humidity, but has been popping the triacs on the control panel since day one. It has 3 triacs, one for each speed (L/M/H). All three have burnt up individually (I...
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    All I can say is *WOW*! (Chinese tools)

    Short back story: I have always bought Craftsman tools, just because there is always a Sears nearby where I live and I like the feel of most of their tools. The downside, of course, is the price of them. Over the years, I have lost a socket or a wrench here and there and, recently, I have been...
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    Anyone know how Goodwill works?

    We live within driving distance to a couple of Goodwill stores, one is 'Retail' and the other is an 'Outlet'. There is also a Goodwill computer store next to it. Whenever I go in to any of them I find the usual 2nd hand items, usually beaten up pretty badly, for near new prices. What exactly is...
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