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    Keep water supply line from freezing over 900' run

    as mentioned, If theres a driveway to the cottage, Id just rent a trencher and bury the new water line next to the driveway. Pex is cheap and east to work with, but if you dont have room for a storage tank Im guessing this place is on a cliff or something. or figure out a way to automate...
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    How to stop to the dam pop up ads on here ?

    I don’t remember ads constantly popping up last time I visited here But anyway , if there’s not a way to stop them , it’s gonna be an issue . I don’t mind one pop up I understand the site owner has bills to pay but them constantly popping up is a deal killer I usually visit this site...
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    Estaimte to survey property

    Nothing on the deed about an easement or r o w for the gas line ??
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    Anyone have this particular husky box? How do you like it.

    I have that exact box I needed a workbench , and storage . Drilled through the wood and metal and Bolted a vice on one end of the top . Had to remove the drawer to get the nuts on the bottom . I’m thinking of getting a second one . My son has tall boxes , but he’s nearly a foot taller than...
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    Anyone buy a snap on box as a hobbyist? Any regrets? Should I get one or stay away?

    Where’s that website that lists what companies actually make the snap on stuff , and what other brand they sell them under ? We have a Husky and a Dewalt and a general box Not had any issues with any of them I have The husky with the Wooden workbench top No need to spend any more than...
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    Garage Door Opener type - Screw, Belt or Chain?

    I have the same unit on all three of my doors Did it to avoid the track hanging down and one door is under the bedroom so quiet is nice .
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Speaking of timers , I need one that when I hit a switch , it turns on power for a half second or so and then goes off , I need this to run parallel with another device that stays on as long as yoire holding the button . So when I press the button one item gets power for a half second and...
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    Brunt Workwear

    I have wide feet , and cheap boots hurt my feet . If I’m in a store I don’t start with the cheapest boots and work up , I find the most expensive and work down in price ,
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    Brunt Workwear

    I’ve switched to Duluth double flex ballroom jeans . The little bit of stretchy is nice and the ballroom is also nice . Most of my clothing is from the fashion designers at Duluth and Carhartt and LL Bean Boots are timberland hikers and if I need steel toes I have Keen and Cat .
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    Craftsman logo

    I’d try some nail polish .
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Nope We were cruising on I-20 with the cruise set at 77 , went up a hill and the engine hiccuped and then started running normal again , I glance down and see the temp gauge is pegged , Turn off the AC and Turn bothe the front and rear heat on full blast , needle drops back noticeably , we...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    My 06 expedition doesn’t have any alarm for low oil or high temp , But if you try to drive it without the seat belt , it alarms like it’s having a Nuclear meltdown . At least it’s not like the new ones where the engine shuts off if the tail lights get water in them .
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I recognize that under hood Mines a 74 with the efi from a 91 mustang and a five speed from a 01 dodge Dakota , disc brakes from a 74 Blazer and seats from a Miata , seat belts from a Suzuki Samurai. We put a sniper on our 65 falcon station wagon but it’s been a giant pain in the *** , wish we...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Won’t fit in the garage but I finally got the boom lift converted from the non working not repairable not replaceable computer , to analog , with switches and relays , complete and tested . Everything works . Just gotta get the spaghetti city cleaned up and organized . 3 voltage regulators ...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Are the stories of the new F-150s true , where if the tail light gets wet , it shorts out the entire computer system and the truck won’t crank ?
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