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  1. homerowner

    COVID-19 Vaccines NOVAVAX and COVAXIN

    Stay tuned today for more news direct from FOX, Joe Rogan, Rush Limbaugh (from the grave) and That Former Guy in the White House. "Breaking news!" "This just in!"
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    COVID-19 Vaccines NOVAVAX and COVAXIN

    I love this stuff. OK. I've gotten all 3 shots. I'm still alive. I know of three close acquaintances that have lost their lives over the past couple of years due to COVID, and their possible other afflictions. I know of at least 5 others that have had severe problems. Two kids up the street...
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    Electric Kettle (Pitcher)

    Walmart will have a wide selection of electric kettles. Currently I'm using a CHEFMAN brand, this was purchased for an elderly neighbor but turned out to be to big (i.e. heavy) for her. I swapped it with the smaller one we had been using for a few years now, lighter in weight, less capacity. I...
  4. homerowner

    At a loss as to best course of action to take to replace Water Heater

    Judging from the pics this is indeed a DIY dream. Flex connectors everywhere. And that you may have gotten 20 years out of a water heater is a bonus. If I were you I'd go a bit overboard and replace all the connections, minor cost to ensure a correct install. And lots of bubble water....take...
  5. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    Well, that seems cleaned up a bit?
  6. homerowner

    Aluminum window screen cleaning?

    Greetings all. I have a 66 year old ranch with a Florida Room attached. Unheated, 3 season. We've owned the house for 30 years, with just one previous owner prior. Jealousy windows, 17 out of 18 cranks operational. Overall excellent condition. The screens I believe are original to the build...
  7. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    I've got the HF 26 In. X 22 In. Single Bank Roller Cabinet paired with the HF 26 In. Single Bank Top Chest, cost was under $500 at the time for the pair. Have had them for at least a couple of years, and they get used quite often. Much weight is contained with tools etc, and it's located in an...
  8. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    That's what got your brain firing on all cylinders? Not everything else that's been going on in this thread? Before I open the forum I always make myself a big batch of popcorn. True entertainment.
  9. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    My reply was just a lighthearted attempt at humor. As for Titicaca, well, that's just a crag of lead.
  10. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    I could be wrong, but I don't think Beavis or Butthead were even born at the time the word was coined. But again, I could be wrong. I usually am. First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English bunge “bung, bunghole,” from Middle Dutch bong(h)e “stopper”
  11. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    I gutted my kitchen and bathroom while wearing OSHA approved flip flops. And lived.
  12. homerowner

    Non-destrucive way to remove ends of plastic drums?

    And one more thing.... If the barrels are translucent you'll get algae. You need to decide if that's good or bad for you. I painted my translucent barrels with two coats of Kilz oil based primer, the 2 coats of latex the color of the house. These barrels are on the front of the house...
  13. homerowner

    Non-destrucive way to remove ends of plastic drums?

    I replied earlier when I had to get out of the house quick, didn't give all the info. Bulkheads: I got them off of Amazon, not much $$$. Installing, even in a closed barrel, is a cinch. Spigots: The bulkhead "output" has inside and outside threads. I recommend going with a spigot that uses...
  14. homerowner

    What did you do today?

    Seems to be going around....
  15. homerowner

    Non-destrucive way to remove ends of plastic drums?

    No need to cut, just drill. I just converted 4 barrels, just like yours. Might be a bit more than the $20 target you're looking for, but not by much.
  16. homerowner

    Tesla Achilles Heel

    O'Reilly's ran out of these soon after they became available...what a shame. https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-500.html?q=flux+capacitor+
  17. homerowner

    Painting front door

    Here's a quick explain of waterborne alkyd: https://paintpourri.com/what-are-advance-waterborne-alkyd-paints/ Also looked at the Ben Moore Advance Technical Sheet, was surprised to see that they recommend brush and roller clean water cleanup, but then a final rinse in mineral spirits to...
  18. homerowner

    Installing a JennAir 600cfm hood, correct size venting?

    Time for a little update. Got the initial through the ceiling flex set in, went well. I plan on taping the entire 4 or 5 foot run just for good measure. Decided to throw my health to the wind and attempt the attic/crawl space install of the 7" venting. Once I had the 90º bend attached I blasted...
  19. homerowner

    Installing a JennAir 600cfm hood, correct size venting?

    Play by play? Not sure if you really want to see this happen. Just got notification that the range is in the area. Almost 7 weeks of waiting. Of course, picking it up tomorrow is out of the question, my oldest is getting married. Or, maybe....if I can move a few things forward, ..... Few pics...
  20. homerowner

    Installing a JennAir 600cfm hood, correct size venting?

    I've got good under soffit venting, full length. Attic area above soffit is clear for the venting. Open vents each side of the house. When we had the roof shingles replaced, original 65 years of 2 layers, I instructed the roofers to not put in the top vent along the ridge. We've never had ice...
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