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Unattended Install: virtualbox-ext-pack

Unattended Install: virtualbox-ext-pack

On 30 September 2019, Ubuntu updated the virtualbox-ext-pack package to no longer auto-accept the EULA in order to align with legal requirements and their desire to be very clear about non-open-source software installed through their repositories. Reference: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/virtualbox-ext-pack/+bug/1844654 As such, attempting to

DIY Barn Door

A common architectural feature out here in Colorado is to not actually put a door between the master bedroom and the master bathroom. So we decided a barn door was the best option but given the non-standard (wider than normal) size of our doorway, the only pre-made options were going

Sump Pump Replacement

Sump Pump Replacement

Over the holidays I went over to my mom's house to visit and as I walk in the door, she is pulling everything out of the closet under the stairs and I could hear a high-pitched alarm going off. Her sump alarm was going off. My mom really is not

2017 Acura RDX 'A16' Service

2017 Acura RDX 'A16' Service

DIY car service can save you some serious money, especially when some of the maintenance can be done in your own garage. The A16 service for the RDX is: * Oil change (no filter, that is only with B service) * Rear differential fluid change * Tire rotation Cost Because I had already

Pikler Triangle

Pikler Triangle

First off, I am no wood worker, I just found this Instructable and followed it pretty closely. In the areas where I did the same thing, I will just gloss over it, but if I did something different or needed additional information, I will add that in. Follow this guide

A/C Repair On The Cheap

A/C Repair On The Cheap

Well, our house is literally falling apart around us. After the washer going on the fritz a couple weeks ago, now our A/C is acting up. Just another opportunity to save a few hundred dollars in the Steen household. Basically the fan inside was just blowing warm air. My

Maytag 5000 SUD and F35 Error

Maytag 5000 SUD and F35 Error

UPDATE: This ended up not solving the problem. I had to replace the Central Control Unit (CCU). This part is normally $200+ but I found the same part on eBay (along with some other control part) for $75. I installed this and now the error is gone, this was most