Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
04-08-2022, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,515
seal before paint on outdoor wood
From my experience, it's mostly about moisture control. Paint and other deck/dock outdoor finishes will peel off unless the wood is first sealed against moisture movement in-out of the wood on all...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
09-20-2021, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,517
yup shelters
I've had two from Shelter Logic, both 12 x 20, they worked well for boats and cars. Great products, great value. Definitely better than just a boat cover or tarp. They each lasted me 10+ years...
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Forum: Boating
09-09-2021, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,830
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
06-26-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,730
Use both - best of all worlds
A few years ago, I installed a well pump at the end of our long water intake line (300 ft, we're in a shallow area). But I only use it as a primer pump to save 25 minutes of pouring water down into...
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Forum: Fish Tales
04-16-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,661
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
02-23-2019, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 17,268
Additive may help
Related advice (probably would not help with the bad fuel problem), I've used Rutland Tank Shield fuel oil additive with our Riello-burner oil furnace for on a forced-air system 15 years. While it's...
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Forum: Boating
01-08-2019, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,737
Try good used boat - cheaper
Welcome to the forums. My family has owned a range of powerboats over the decades, including trailer boats, and having seen the weekly rental prices, the economics of renting for just 2 weeks a...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
12-21-2018, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,452
Gas fireplace yes - watch for spiders
I had a full-size gas fireplace insert installed in my parents' 2-story year-round home in upstate NY years ago when my dad got too old to haul logs inside. Primarily it was for emergency backup...
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Forum: Boating
06-12-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,906
Hmm, maybe an alternative is to make sure you...
Hmm, maybe an alternative is to make sure you rent a house on the water that includes a small sailboat as an amenity, and willing to let you use it. Alternatively find a friendly neighbor where you...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-18-2017, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 60,909
Warning: Nest (and similar connected appliances...
Warning: Nest (and similar connected appliances are surveillance systems sold as an appliance. The business model of Nest and similar connected devices is to get something into your home to collect...
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Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance
05-18-2017, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,481
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
04-14-2017, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,588
Depends on the boat
What type of boat do you have? As with cars, some mechanics are better with old, classic or non-standard stuff, others will do a good job on recent models and have all the tools and training but...
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Forum: Boating
03-10-2017, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 53,187
If you're looking for better driveability under...
If you're looking for better driveability under varying loads at lower cruising speeds, and NOT top speed, a 4-blade prop is a good choice. A 4-blade has more "grip" on the water and will definitely...
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