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    What are some other sites (philosophically similar to TFP but on other topics) you like? ie: lawn or basic home improvement

    https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/search.php?search_id=active_topics Another investment/ financial site. Very informative!!
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    For Sale: Stenner 85MPHP17 Pumps

    How do you install these? Just plug into electricity, where is the other end go? What kind of chlorine container? What does a set-up look like>
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    The absolute best granite sealer

    For whatever reason, the company send me the wrong product. A couple of days later, the correct bottle arrived. IDEA XC wet look. That is what I ordered, and that is what I expected. After putting that on my countertop.... big difference! Most of the dull spots and watermarks are gone. So I am...
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    The absolute best granite sealer

    I put it on my quartzite counter top. It did not show much difference. A little disappointing. Was hoping to be able to get rid of the dull spots from cleaning, but they come through like nothing was applied. Nothing was absorbed into the stone.
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    Hugesnet internet

    Way back when, we had hughes.net. At that time it was slow, and susceptible to bad weather. We switched to Verizon personal hotspot with myfi. Now we have unlimited 4G, but they slow you down after 15 GB for about $100.- . We live in the middle of nowhere, this has been the most reliable...
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    Tax Time!!! Self prep or paid help???

    I volunteer at the local Senior Center to do free income taxes for anybody who needs it. Its the VITA/TCE program, and they have places set up all over. We have to pass a test every year, IRS provides the software. This year we are using TaxSlayer. Find out if there is a place near you. They...
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    Saving sod?

    You should be able to save it, if you re-install it within a few days. While rolled up, it gets hot and starts decomposing. Might be able to lay it down flat somewhere to keep it alive a bit longer. (I have never done this myself)
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    Impressive pool popping

    Good luck with the insurance! I don't think they are responsible for homeowners ignorance.
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    Shade Sails

    Thanks for all the links. I'm in the planning stage right now. Sun awnings and umbrellas won't work for us, pergolas is not working, either. A triangular sun shade would fit the bill.
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    First cicada killers, now flies!

    Is this the ziploc bags filled with water & taped to the walls? I did see that in one restaurant and have wondered what that was all about.
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    Anyone expand their existing deck to their new pool?

    We connected our screened in porch all the way along the back of the house, to wrap half way around our oval pool on the side of the house. I love it!!!!
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    Intex SWG for sale!!

    Just send you a PM
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    Intex SWG for sale!!

    So,..... What is your final offer? I might be interested. Heike
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    Please Vote For Extreme Huntress Contest!

    Just voted, she is in 1st placce now with over 25% of the votes.
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    Baquacil Ultra anybody? Left-over to give away

    Hi! With your help, I converted to BBB 2 years ago. I have been using up my ph-up and ph-down, alkalinity-up, and alkalinity-down, and whatever-up-or-down; sold off all kinds of Baquacil-whatever. But I still have an almost full box of Baquacil Ultra Oxidizer increaser tablets, that I can't...
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    My Backyard Oasis... (DANGER TO 56K)

    Ohhhhh...... :sun:
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    Home made laundry soap!

    Thanks!!! Printed the dishwashing detergent recipe, too. Can't wait for the softner one!!! They all sound easy. Where do you get your essential oil?
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    Built a Bridge over Waterfall...not sure if I like it.

    How about making it only half as wide, half as tall & pushing it as far back as possible, and covering it with large flat stones. Like the ones you have on the side. To look just like the stepping stones you already have. That way it would look less like a bridge, but more like natural stepping...
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    Home made laundry soap!

    Thanks for the recipe. I printed it out and will try to make some this weekend. I have to special order my laundry detergent, because I'm allergic to a lot of regular detergent ingredients, but never had a reaction to soap. Do you have a recipe for softner, too? How about the dish washer...
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    How do I keep my private pool "private"?

    Wow... I'm glad we live in the middle of no-where, and don't know pushy people like that. You might have to be more blunt than normal to discourage her. Bring her float back, since she will need it next time when she will go swimming at a lake.
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    What's your current pool temp?

    Between 74 - 78 for the last week. Have been swimming 5 or 6 times already. When the night cools of the water too much, I'm still on my pool float. It's nice & quiet & relaxing!!!
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    Empty Chlorine Jugs - Trash to Treasure

    The bottles go to the recycle, but I do save the caps! I make pretty good Memory Games. Two identical items get glued under 2 caps. When I have about 50 or so, the game is large enough to give away & I'm ready to start a new one. Already made several games.