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Which material should I use for a whiteboard that would erase easily?

I saw some DIY tutorials recommending to use tileboard to make a cheap whiteboard. I had a piece lying around, and tried some dry-erase markers on it. Turns out they don't erase well at all when dry, and I had to use a window cleaning spray to get…
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What easily obtained material would work best to protect my LCD screen?

I've got 18 month and 2 1/2 year old boys. I'm considering purchasing a TV, and I'm concerned about the occasional lapse in judgement. (e.g.: The odd toy being thrown at the screen in a fit of uncontrolled anger) What material would be easiest and…
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How can I jack a steel post out of the ground?

Following on from this and this question I've got to the point where I am trying to "jack" a pole out of the ground. I had a spare 3/4" bolt that I thought would be strong enough but unfortunately it bent (see image). My question: What commonly…
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Best practices for disposing of waste that is diluted in water? (paint, finishes/membranes, cement, dust/particles from wet saw, etc)

Usually I let waste dry up in the case of cement/paint, then throw away. But often times waste is diluted in water. Should I bag these up and then throw away? I do not want to put it down the sink, or bury it in dirt, or make a mess in a trash…
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How can I recondition old rubber seals?

I have some rubber window seals that with age have become a bit hard and shiny, which is reducing their effectiveness. I can't replace these seals, so I would like to know - Is there anything I can apply to the seals, so that they might regain some…
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Is polystyrene sun/heat/frost-resistant?

I'd like to put my weather station into the polystyrene hermetic case but my concerns are around whether it is going to survive in the sun, heat and frost. The vendor says it is not intended to be used in such conditions and this is probably where I…
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What material is this?

The picture below shows some kind of tapestry at a wall inside the living room of a bungalow. The house was built in 1966 in (those days west) Germany: The material feels kinda warm and solid, but some firm pressure will cause a dent. Questions now…
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What type of string lasts in strong UV and pool environment?

I need to use a string near or in a pool for one summer. It has to last strong summer heat (TX), sun, UV rays, and pool chlorine. My chlorine dispenser float keeps going next to the skimmer area. Some people say high chlorine levels can damage pump…
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What is this white fluffy material?

I've been finding this material all around my house for the last six months. To give you some perspective, the sample below is about 2 inches by 1 inch. The sizes of the pieces I find vary considerably in size from less than 1 inch to almost a…
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What material should I use for a tent house like this?

I'm planning to build a tent house like this in Paddy field. I'm totally new to this. I'm looking for the materials for tent. What is good recommendation for durable material for this?
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Where can I buy elbow grease?

Whenever I'm in the process of fixing something or building something, people keep telling me all it needs is some elbow grease to fix a problem I am having. Although I'm not sure where to buy this 'elbow grease'. Can anyone tell me where I can buy…
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What is 'hardware cloth' sold as in the UK?

Some instructions I am following from an American site call for 'hardware cloth'. It's a kind of square wire mesh, that can take weight. I can't find this on any UK sites (the closest I could find is chicken wire, which I expect wouldn't be as…
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Anyone know if there are any large chains that carry HT Armaflex?

Grainger doesn't have it, Northern Tool doesn't have it, and Lowes doesn't have it. Home Depot has a lower temperature (200F) Armaflex, but doesn't have HT Armaflex. (HT Armaflex, by the way, is a high-temperature rubberized pipe insulation.) Does…
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how can edpm or a rubber like material be attached to pvc board?

Considering using 4 pvc boards for dug well cover. Need a sealing layer to keep water out. A mastic might work too.
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Transparent material like two-way mirror for specific colour

I really like the idea of smart mirrors, using a two way mirror with a monitor behind it to provide information on the mirror and make it look like a regular mirror when the monitor is turned off. Are there any kind of materials that can be used for…
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