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How to Tell if Chicken is Rotten
Harmful bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, thrive in spoiled chicken. These bacteria cause food poisoning and can result in a...
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How to Test for Dry Rot in a Boat
Dry rot is a problem in many wooden boats. Dry rot is somewhat of a misnomer because it is caused by too...
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How to Replace a Rotten Transom
Boats are vulnerable to water issues such as rot and mold. If the water damage is extreme, you may find that you...
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How to Seal an Outboard to Transom Bolts
Keeping water from entering the boat through the outboard motor mounting bolts requires a sealant capable of long-term exposure to both fresh...
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How to Fix a Transom
Your boat's transom carries the weight of the outboard motor. It forms the "rear wall" of your boat's hull. It stands a...
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How to Repair Dry Rot in a Boat Transom
Dry rot is a fungus that eats wood fibers. Like most fungi, it thrives in warm, moist conditions. Your boat's bilge, especially...
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How to Tell If a Pomegranate Is Rotten
Pomegranate season in the U.S. runs from the end of September to the beginning of January. Farmers in California pick and ship...
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How Do You Fix a Boat Transom?
When a boat has problems with its transom--the "back wall" of the hull--then the whole boat has problems. The transom is one...
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How to Tell If an Egg is Good or Bad
Before you start preparing a recipe that requires eggs, check the eggs in advance to make sure they are good. You do...
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How do I Replace a Boat Transom?
Small fishing boats and fish-and-ski boats typically have wood transoms, the back wall that the outboard motor hangs on. This wooden transom...
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How to Repair a Boat Transom
Specialists often need to be called for repairs on a boat. But the more you can fix yourself, the more money you...
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How to Repair a Cracked Transom
The transom is the flat end or stern of a boat. In many cases, it is made of wood or another similarly...
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How to Reinforce a Boat Transom
If there are soft spots in the transom of your boat, it may be time to reinforce the transom with a composite...
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How to Repair Fiberglass Boat Transoms
Fiberglass boats are extremely popular with fishermen and recreational users alike. They have many advantages over wooden boats, including their durability and...
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How to Cut a Notch in a Boat Transom
You may need to cut a notch in a boat transom if you plan to run an auxiliary outboard--the notch will serve...
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How to Repair Dry Rot in a Houseboat Transom
Dry rot is caused by a fungus that eats through wood, causing permanent damage. Dry rot repair involves removing the infected area...
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How do I Replace a Boat Transom With Seacast?
When your transom gets "soggy"--soft spots develop in the transom's inner or outer walls, it's because the inner supports of the transom,...
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How to Tell If a Fuel Filter Is Bad
Fuel filters are a key component in the fuel delivery system. Filters help remove dirt from the fuel before it flows into...
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How to Repair Dry Rot in a Boat
Dry rot may seem like a problem for wooden boats, but many boats, including those with fiberglass hulls, have wooden stringers and...
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How to Tell if Eggplant is Rotten
Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family and is related to tomatoes and potatoes. It is identifiable by its deep purple...
