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    Basement Flooding. Replace Padding?

    A caution on calling your insurance company. A single water claim can result in your insurance being dropped or your premium drastically increased. The claim will also sit on the clue report for your home and will be a problem for anyone who later may want to purchase the home. Calling your...
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    Sell my snap-on sockets?

    Start the auction at $.99 and make sure you list your items accurately, spell everything correctly and take several good pictures and you will get a good price for the items. If the socket set is low volume, less than 5 identical sets closing each day, pay the extra few cents for the longest...
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    Where to put the junk

    I want to second the note on the shelving at Costco $150 buys shelf rack that is 6' tall and 6' wide - each shelf is rated for 2000 lbs (?) 2 end legs 4 shelves systems - wire mesh decking that will not get destroyed if it gets damp If you have room for a long run of shelves, look at the...
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    Blue Point Tool Boxes

    How do the Blue Point tool boxes compare to the Craftsman Ball bearing boxes? Snap-On Blue Point Tool Boxes Craigslist 1 Craigslist 2 I found a used Blue Point box that is similar to the box in the above listings. -How does the quality and build construction compare to the Craftsman ball...
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    who makes the best garden hose?

    I just bought a Craftsman Rubber Garden hose. Seems very well made and not that much more expensive that the better options at Home Depot. They offer a lifetime warranty on the hose, so it has to be able to take some abuse.
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    Looking at buying a used MAC box...

    I have been watching craigs list for a box for a long time now - top boxes are very rare
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    Sears $5 coupon

    Bought a Gladiator Garage wall hook for the garage for $.56. This coupon would be a nice way to fill in the wrench set that came with $90 145 piece tool set.
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    Sears 145 pc Mechanics set

    I am on my way to sears this morning I received: 2 4mm deep sockets 0 6mm deep sockets
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    Sears 50% stuff

    Thank you! I picked up a set from the store over lunch. The $10 off coupon worked, so the set was $90 for me. I am also grateful for the professional screwdriver post from last week. Now if anyone has a lead on a deal for decent 40" box, I am set!
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    Kobalt Stainless Tool Box

    The price listed at your link is the sale price for this weekend. The box is on sale from Fri to Sun. I even have my 10% off Lowes coupon ready to go. My concerns on this box: -How long will the rubber trim on the drawers last? I don't see that soft rubber having a 20 year life. Could...
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    Anyone own a Kobalt 40-41" tool cabinet?

    I would appreciate any comments comparing the latest 40" Kobalt to the Craftsman Ball Bearing Boxes My Concerns on the Kobalt Box: -Has soft rubber edging on the fronts of the drawer - will that edging last 20 years? -The stainless will always show smudges Kobalt® 41" 20-Drawer Stainless Steel...
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    Scorpions!

    From our scorpion battles, the primary thing you can do to get rid of scorpions is to get rid of their food. Have an exterminator spray your entire garage and treat the land around the garage for the next several months. We never had much luck with insecticides designed to directly take out...
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    slight OT - help with selling on ebay

    USPS money orders If buyers ask nicely enough, I will let them pay with USPS money orders. Do cash the money orders at the post office without giving the post office your name so they cannot come after you if somebody sends you a funny money order.
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    slight OT - help with selling on ebay

    Ebay is a great way to get rid of extra treasures, but selling on ebay can be a hassle. You will get weird messages from bidders. If the messages get really weird, I just ignore them. Shipping is a pain. Find a good source of boxes and packing materials. You do not want to pay the crazy...
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    trouble with milwaukee 18v batteries

    Another path away from the junk Milwaukee 18V ni-cads is to upgrade to the new V18 Lithium-Ion batteries. The V18 batteries come with a 5 year warranty! I am looking at the Milwaukee 0824-24 V18 Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill Kit that is $300 less $50 coupon = $250 at amazon, free shipping, no tax...
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