auujay

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C# and C++ developer at a software company. On the weekends I spend a lot of time fixing and remodeling my 2.5 story 1926 foursquare house.

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May 20	comment	What is involved in replacing leaking iron drain pipes in a house with a concrete foundation? Are clay drain pipes common in your area? They are notorious for getting tree roots growing in them and causing leaks.
May 1	comment	What type of primer should be used on moisture resistant drywall? Good luck trying to by oil based interior paint. Last time I was at the Sherwin-Williams store they mentioned that they are not allowed to make it anymore and they are only allowed to sell what is left in their stock.
Apr 25	comment	What is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? Quick look at Wikipedia seems to imply for your purposes that they are the same.
Apr 24	comment	Is it bad that my porcelain tiles were stored outside in the rain? Just getting them wet is not a problem, after all they will get really wet if you cut them with a wet saw. Mold is more of the concern here.
Apr 23	comment	Is there a tool designed for holding multiple electrical wires together to keep them in place for wire nut? Personally I get too frustrated trying to cram a large number of wires into a nut (even a large one designed for it). I just use the multi-push in connectors for the few times I need to do this: diy.blogoverflow.com/2012/01/…
Apr 18	comment	Will rubber pavers hold up against Wisconsin winters? While the first part of this answer certainly contains a lot of opinon I think the comment about scratches and shovel marks in particular do apply to the OP's question.
Apr 17	comment	Does it matter if I mix neutrals and grounds in the main panel? @Tom, on this site we like the title to be int he form of a question. If you have questions about it bring it up in chat or on meta.
Apr 16	comment	Plastic or metal pipes? what do you recommend? Add more details to your question or it will get closed.
Mar 18	comment	How can I prepare a wall for reasonably heavy tiles in a shower area? You should be concerned; cement board is not a moisture membrane. It is used as a tile backer because even if it does get wet it stays structurally stable (which is good to keep your tiles from coming off) but it is not waterproof.
Mar 4	comment	Is this the proper procedure for attaching a mosaic to the wall? I also don't see the grout remaining uncracked if it is grouted first and then applied to the wall.
Feb 21	comment	Should I use caulk or grout between the edge of a tiled bathroom floor and the walls? a quick point, the tiles do not expand rather the surface they are mounted on has some movement. This slight movement is enough to cause the grout the crack. Using silicone caulk will be more resilient to this movement.
Feb 18	comment	Why do I have to seal my bath screen from the outside? Have you tried contacting the manufacture's customer support? They will likely say to "do it the way we tell you" but it is possible they could give you their justification.
Feb 8	comment	What size ceiling joists and rafters should I use for a 14' span? Do you mean "ceiling joists" of the room below (the floor of the addition) or are you refering to the collar ties? Is "ceiling joist" the same as a "rafter tie"?
Jan 28	comment	Can I Use 4" CPVC Pipe for a Dryer vent? I upvoted anyway, but this answer could be even better if you explained the proper way to attach the pieces of metal pipe together.
Jan 28	comment	Can an alcove tub be installed with most of it behind a wall? The other problem with this design is that it is hard to adjust the water temp and fill the tub without being in it already.
Jan 25	comment	Can a ½ inch water pipe supply enough pressure for a shower head and body sprayers? What do you mean by "clean straight"?
Jan 8	comment	How do I remove cat spray smell from the exterior of the house? No, they are both very allergic to cats and dogs. My initial suggestion was for them to get a bigger cat, something like a lion or tiger.
Dec 21	comment	Does RedGard count as a rubber sealer in a shower? @Tester101- I tried embedding them as "pictures from the web" but it did not work because Google does not expose the actual URL of the pic itself. When I get home I will upload the originals to SE. For now I will remove the links.
Dec 13	comment	What to look for in a new/replacement toilet? It is easy to replace the cheap seat/lid with a better one (you can even spring for those "no slam" seats).
Dec 13	comment	What to look for in a new/replacement toilet? For my bathroom remodel, I got an American Standard Cadet (oval bowl, two piece, 10" rough-in) and have no complaints about the flushing. The seat/lid it came with was super cheap and flimsy plastic so I replaced it with an enameled wood one.