Stan Calow
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Maybe Dawn dishwashing liquid?

That's the one I have. My tip is to add wing nuts on the end of those long threaded rods. When I'm handling them, you can whip the clamp around,...

I think thats why the exact wording of the laws of each state allowing early ballots has to be looked at carefully. We have an election coming up in...

I have to wonder if it can be cost effective. Maybe for high dollar items, but then the aerial pirates will have figured out how to snatch them out...

Jim I wouldn't use CA glue for this. CA is strong in tension, but has no shear strength. So a sharp rap, like falling on a corner, can more easily...

Sometimes, it's not that they think it's something dangerous, they just cant see through it on the x-ray, so it could be concealing something that is...

What a clever idea! Hats off to him for thinking of that.

Regarding ownership of a house and putting children on deeds. In our state, we have something called a Beneficiary Deed, which is effectively a...

My experience was of a bank closing access to a jointly owned safe deposit box after seeing the obit. On my first visit to the bank, they had me...

What I heard was that they couldn't get commercial users interested enough to support the business. I had one piece and thought it was fine to work...

Dave, I have been advised that bluebirds along with other birds need those birdhouses in the winter too, as a place of shelter. So I put some up...

Not a cold frame, but I have seen people use upside down containers and five-gal buckets, as small compost bins. The material is in contact with the...

Ballots are not numbered in my state. All the identifying info for validation is on the envelope. Once the envelope is validated and opened, the...

OP says no aprons: a box on four legs. I have thought about a similar project and can only think of using mechanical connections. Slab tables with...

But they have to know the voter is deceased, before the ballot could be rejected. There is no system in place requiring any person or office to...

My recollection is that they prefer the opening to face East, but I could be confusing birds. I had never ever seen any in my yard until January,...

Yes, I have bought some flowering plants and shrubs from them too. Their printed catalog is a great resource for identifying wildflowers.

I have a couple of patches of buffalo grass established in the back yard. It grows low and slow. It just looks kind of gray-ish green in indirect...

There is a paint with applicator sold in big box tile departments. When we had bath remodel, the tile guy used beige grout when it was supposed to...

As someone once told me, health care in the US is a business helping you live long enough to get as much of your money as they can.

I like using WATCO danish oil for things like this. Its a mix of oil and varnish, so it can look soft but has a bit more protection from the...

Absolutely! I calculated that I spent >$600 last year on lawn care, not counting the water used on newly seeded areas. Then there's the time and...

The other day I read that the average monthly premiums for medical insurance in the US was about $1000. Thats twelve thousand a year and you can...

After two close calls with dropped sharp chisels falling too near my feet, I usually wear Army boots. Unless I am just doing finishing or sanding.

Hats off to you, Roger. I would be tarred and feathered by my neighbors if I did anything unconventional with my lawn. I had a service treat it...

What a great idea for a craft show item. I see some on the internet for >$50.