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Manage episode 459470367 series 1473090
תוכן מסופק על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM). כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM) או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
Dean advices a caller about installing a GFCI outlet around their home.
Dean provides a list of tool brands that are made in the U.S. and what could cause the pressure to weaken out of a faucet. Dean says to get a tape measure that will last you by getting a 25-footer.
Dean loves a handy laser level and when to use it. He also, dives about the different tapes: electrical, 3M scotch, and more!
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Dean provides a list of tool brands that are made in the U.S. and what could cause the pressure to weaken out of a faucet. Dean says to get a tape measure that will last you by getting a 25-footer.
Dean loves a handy laser level and when to use it. He also, dives about the different tapes: electrical, 3M scotch, and more!
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Manage episode 459470367 series 1473090
תוכן מסופק על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM). כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM) או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
Dean advices a caller about installing a GFCI outlet around their home.
Dean provides a list of tool brands that are made in the U.S. and what could cause the pressure to weaken out of a faucet. Dean says to get a tape measure that will last you by getting a 25-footer.
Dean loves a handy laser level and when to use it. He also, dives about the different tapes: electrical, 3M scotch, and more!
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continue reading
Dean provides a list of tool brands that are made in the U.S. and what could cause the pressure to weaken out of a faucet. Dean says to get a tape measure that will last you by getting a 25-footer.
Dean loves a handy laser level and when to use it. He also, dives about the different tapes: electrical, 3M scotch, and more!
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