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Am I fighting a losing battle? Plastic pop up sprinkler heads that don't bind up, stick, leak, heads pop off, etc? The other thing, last time I took the weed whacker, to clear grass around the heads, I broke several in the process. They seem made of china glass (actually, crap plastic). Is...

Used Makita vs. new China? My 12V Makita battery charger died. Opened it up, and saw blown fuse and popped capacitor. Replaced the damaged parts, but the second it's plugged in, the fuse pops, so I think it's done (beyond my ability to fix). A used Makita brand charger is about the same...

Clausing 8535. Always wanted a mill, and now I have one. It's a bit of a project, needing reassembly after taking it apart to move. And the motor needs sorting. Sale came with three different motors, so need to study pros and cons of each option, and figure out which way I want to go. 220V...

My Yamaha generator was surging like crazy after sitting for seven months since it's last use. Thought I used stabilized gas, but maybe not. No problem, just clean the carb out. Or so I thought. First time doing the deed, and a steep learning curve greeted me. Yamaha made a great...

Bought this a year or so back, before supplies dried up, and you couldn't get a gas tool like this in California. At the same time, I bought a Honda VersAttach power unit and string trimmer attachment. I tried to love the Honda, but as a trimmer, it has compromises. It's heavy for one thing...

Ripped from Slick Deals. $10/gallon, $20/5 gallon, etc. https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/promos-loyalty-rewards/coupons-rebates-and-sweepstakes/rewards.html#iframe=L2RpeS9PMjcxNi9mb3JtLmNmbQ==

This engine had 94k miles, and appeared to be burning a lot of oil. It's super clean inside, so very odd to have stuck rings. Thoughts?

Are there any MA2 oils, 10W-40 (or close), that have ZDDP levels in the 1200+ range? Bike is a KZ1100A (shaft drive) with high compression pistons, coming off a fresh rebuild. It used to be that Rotella served this crowd nicely, but the new formulas have much lower ZDDP now, and people...

Here I was, minding my own business shopping on HomeDepot.com, when my past viewing history triggered some algorithm in the software, and before I knew it, I was staring at a brand-new Honda gas mower available for next day delivery. Blade brake clutch, hydrostatic drive, $699 (MSRP $1100)...

How much does reliability play into your car purchasing decision? I'm considering buying a new "entry level luxury" vehicle next year, but several brands which are prominent in that space, such as BMW, Audi/VW, Mercedes, Cadillac, have a questionable reputation for reliability. Vehicles that...

Am I the only one that thinks that the time may be right for a modern mini-truck? How about a Nissan built Datsun truck. Make it small, rugged, and cheap. Standard 2.5L engine is plenty. 1/2 ton. Small enough to fit in the driveway. I'd buy one anyway.

Samsung S21 battery getting weak. I've reviewed tutorials on changing the battery and it looks reasonably doable. I've even found a place with die-cut VHB tape to put it back together properly. Problem: where to buy a quality battery? I've had a horrible time with generic batteries for power...

Car has 34,400 miles on it. Never abused, nor even driven hard, other than most of the miles are city miles. The 10th Gen Civic is a nightmare of A/C problems. Honda extended the warranty on the condenser and compressor seal to 10 years. My car was recharged with dye two years, 10,000...

Is it that the Costco version microfiber towels accumulate debris, like small twigs, leaves, weed seeds, burrs, ect, or is that a common feature of microfiber towels in general? I use four or so towels drying my car after each wash, then wash them in a dedicated load when I get around to it...