Posts by Mark Fontana

Probably any 6V regulated wall adapter supplying at least 1000 mA would be sufficient (the user manual should give you the exact current requirements in the Specifications section). Check the polarity (+/-) before connecting to the...

In central Minnesota, radon issues are so common that my county offers free testing to its residents. I've tested several times over the past few years, usually while out of town for a week. When I first tested, at waist-height in...

Regarding the money you spend on home improvements affecting the cost basis of your house, I have a question which relates to the $250K exemption on profit from the sale of your primary residence which takes effect after you've lived in...

If you use liquid soap, stick to the clear ones. The soaps in amber and other colors will stain cultured marble over time, and I've never found a good way to completely remove the stains.

If you've been looking for a solution to transmit digital music from your computer to your home stereo system, you should check out the RCA Lyra Wireless RD900W, which is currently on closeout for under $25 at buy.com and overstock.com ...

The Zoo Pals commercials for kids' plastic plates are just awful... immensely irritating and totally crafted to target 1-4 year-olds... you can even watch them online at the above link...

Yet another vote for TIN PAN ALLEY. Wasn't this the only musical in which Alice Faye and Betty Grable appeared together?

How about a Nixie Tube Wristwatch?

Paul, I had the same problem with that d*!@ discharge panel popping off and the resulting struggle to get it back on! For others reading- this is the spring-loaded flip-up piece of plastic that covers the side discharge hole when you...

Most of the banks who appear to offer their own electronic bill payment services actually contract things out to Checkfree behind the scenes. During college, I briefly worked as a CSR for Checkfree in their wholesale banking division. ...