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  1. raaizin

    Replace soap dish in shower

    My daughter just purchased this house and the soap dish is in terrible shape. The rest of the bathroom is OK. I would like to replace the soapdish. The screw on the bottom is corroded and does not come out. Thoughts on how to get this out and where to get a replacement for this
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    online bank account

    I am looking for an online bank. I have the following requirements. Looking for no ATM fee with a good presence nationwide or at least east USA coast(Maine to Florida) Good money market rate or no penalty withdrawal cd rate and naturally FDIC insured. I spend some time on the road and don't...
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    Why/When would you need a trust over a will

    Talking to a friend of mine and he suggested I should have a trust instead of a will. My parents had a will and there wasn't an issue.
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    why cant navy pilots cant auto land on aircraft carriers

    Any reason why the navy cant have jets auto land on the aircraft carriers instead of in the pilots hand. With all the computer power at hand today it would seem to be much safer especially in bad weather or at night. I am sure the pilots would want to have total control but sometimes us...
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    Costco car purchase experience.

    In a previous thread ( link Below) I stated looking for a car for my daughter. Costco deal on a 2024 CRV sport Touring MSRP 42,005 was about $700 off MSRP and $600 doc fee and $400 DMV which are pretty much standard honestly there are many charging upward of $900 on doc fee in this area...
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    Crazy dealer add on

    My daughter looking at purchasing a new Honda CRV hybrid. One dealer had an accessory of $1999.00 for propack. Propack consists of wheel locks, mud flap and a cargo liner. I asked him 3 times if he forgot a few other items. Needless to say we didn't bite. I am trying the Costco vehicle...
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    DIY Ceramic Coats

    I have a 2019 Q5 which I had been using Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic wax but didn't like the residue on my windshield from runoff. I had some old Eagle one wax as you dry and using that till it runs out. Thinking of a DIY Ceramic Coating. How doable are they. Car is never garaged and is our...
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    new VW Tiguan SE R Line Black 4 Motion/ Honda CRV Hybrid

    After 14 years and 190k miles my daughter is looking to purchase a new car. She has narrowed it down to these two. I know Honda may be more reliable, but her VW has been relatively trouble free. She is leaning toward the VW as she likes styling and I think I made her a VW gal. VW seems to be...
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    Funny Porsche Ads

    Here are a couple of Porsche ads. There are others which won’t pass the censor, just google Funny Porsche ads if you want to see more
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    Anybody want to use these jackstand

    I saw this picture on Facebook and thought I would share. The right one looks a little compromised!
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    Flow batteries

    Interesting article on flow batteries.If they can perfect this technology and bring these to market it would be a game changer. https://spectrum.ieee.org/flow-battery-2666672335 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_battery
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    things not looking great for the Mustang Mach-E sales

    Looks like they have many that aren't sold and they will lose their rebate come January. (linked removed; profanity in video)
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    Sad way to treat a Vet

    I was trying to get a tool my father purchased after being honorably discharged from the Army and brought back a sad story my Father told me. He was drafted shortly after coming to the USA on a green card. He served in Korea and saw "action". When he came back after serving his full term he...
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    Can this breaker bar be repaired?

    Can this be repaired? This was my dad‘s breaker bar. today while using it it broke. I see repair kit for them but I don’t know how to get the driving part out. I tried tapping out on the sides, but it didn’t budge. It has some sentimental value.
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    Kohler 19 engine or starter issue

    I have a time cutter 4200 with the Kohler 19hp engine It was working fine, I shut it off and when I restarted it it was making a terrible noise. It sounds like the starter is not disengaging after it starts. Could that be possible. If so what would cause this a bad starter or bad solenoid. I...
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    OBD11 10 cost and capability

    I am looking for a scan tool to reset inspection warning (not oil change warning) and do rear brakes on a 2019 Audi Q5. I currently have VCDS but only works up to 2018 with my old laptop .. I don't want to purchase a new laptop as I use a Chromebook now so I cant do the VCDS upgrade. What is the...
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    Kohler 19 torque spec

    I have a Kohler 19 Courage engine and I have the valve cover leak. I am going to use the updated part Genuine Kohler 20 096 14-S Kit Valve Cover to fix this. I believe the spec is 6 inch/lbs. I checked the bolts which back out and 2 moved but just barely. I am afraid to apply to much force as...
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    Steve Magnante

    I just saw Steve Magnante is very ill. He is a wealth of information. Hope he gets well soon
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    next generation Tiguan

    If this is the new Tiguan looks like they did a nice job. Hope they are going away from haptic controls. https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/when-the-next-gen-volkswagen-tiguan-is-launching
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    Before and after of rusted chrome

    My wife dragged this home and asked me to clean it up. I used Brillo cameo I can’t believe the difference.
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