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Mar 22 |
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Do shower water supply line covers need to be sealed or caulked? The plate is callen and "escutcheon". |
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Jan 19 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Dec 12 |
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How do I stop grout in the corner of a shower from cracking? I like to use a colored sanded caulk in this situaiton. It looks very similar to grout. Sanded caulk comes in various colors. You should be able to get a close match to the grout. |
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Sep 17 |
answered | Why do some free-standing ice makers need floor drains? |
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Aug 8 |
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How can I insulate my attic on a tight budget? Is your A/C unit installed in the attic? |
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Aug 8 |
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Should I move the furnace upstairs to help cool the 2nd story? If you live in a warm climate, I would not recommend installing the primary air conditioning unit in an attic space. Attics can get very hot in the summer and this can decrease the efficiency of the unit. I have a second AC unit in my house for the 2nd floor. During the past two summers in Oklahoma (highs over 105 degrees F) it usually runs constantly from around 11 AM until 9PM. |
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Jul 31 |
answered | Why is sewage backing up from this outdoor pipe? |
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Jul 10 |
answered | What can I use as a thread “tightener” compound for a free-running bolt? |
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Jul 10 |
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What can I use as a thread “tightener” compound for a free-running bolt? There are some reusable threadlocking liquids. Here is one I found that may work. I have not used it. Vibra-Tite VC3 Threadmate vibra-tite.com (I am in no way affiliated with the Vibra-Tite Company) |
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Jul 10 |
answered | What can I use as a thread “tightener” compound for a free-running bolt? |
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Jul 2 |
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How do I “un-winterize” my sprinkler system? It is a pressure reducing backflow preventor. From the picture all the bleeder valves are open. They need to be turned 90 degrees to close them. This type of backflow preventer will occassionaly spit water out of the bottom. This is a normal operation and does not mean it is leaking. |
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Jun 17 |
answered | How can I straighten pipes behind a wall? |
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Jun 8 |
awarded | Caucus |
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Apr 17 |
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How do I install uninsulated halogen can lights? corrected the word shift from its four letter counterpart. |
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Apr 17 |
suggested | suggested edit on How do I install uninsulated halogen can lights? |
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Apr 17 |
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Troubleshooting a circular saw that quit working Here are a couple of links to websites for power tool repalcement parts. They also have exploded views showing all the part numbers. link and [link] (toolpartsdirect.com/toolparts.html) |
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Apr 17 |
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What are my options for replacing or upgrading my window screens? How big is the gap? Would you be able to install some sort of weather stripping between the window frame and the screen? |
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Feb 20 |
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Why won't my ice maker eject ice? What Model, type, and year of refrigerator? |
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Feb 20 |
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Will 1/4" drywall with 2x4 studs hold a TV wall mount securely? You could also use 3/4 inch plywood as backing material for the TV mount. You just need to ensure the plywaood is secured to the studs. This would give you a lower profile than the 2x4 option. |
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Feb 10 |
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Second layer of drywall on textured ceiling: Do I need to sand down or remove the texture before second layer goes on? Why do you need to add the second layer drywall? |
