Joe

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Civil engineering undergrad who ended up a computer programmer and did nothing with the degree.

House built in 1930 w/ all of the plaster walls, poor insulation and single paned windows that entails. I've done a number of projects (yard drainage, attic insulation, rebuild a garage) and have helped others w/ their projects. Still have a ways to go on the home, though.

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Apr 29	comment	What type of aluminum are squares and 72" straight-edge rulers made of? @DMoore : tools made of aluminum alloys are still typically sold as 'aluminum', and there are lots of different types of alumninum alloys, as you have to consider not only the composition but also the way it's worked (eg, 1050-H14 or 6061-T6)
Apr 29	comment	How do I paint over a textured ceiling without removing the texture? for the removal part, see : diy.stackexchange.com/q/431/86
Apr 29	comment	How do I paint over a textured ceiling without removing the texture? for the painting part, see : diy.stackexchange.com/q/1167/86
Apr 23	awarded	Popular Question
Mar 25	answered	How can I hide the gap at the base of the stairs and the door, when installing laminate flooring?
Mar 13	awarded	Nice Answer
Mar 8	comment	How can I stiffen the subfloor of an upstairs bathroom? related : diy.stackexchange.com/q/449/86
Mar 3	awarded	Nice Answer
Dec 26	comment	What are “concretors' nippers” for? I'm pretty sure that's what the orthodontist used to remove my braces.
Dec 14	comment	How can I waterproof my mail box (post catcher)? Is the problem that (a) the mail's wet when it's pushed through the slot; (b) that rain comes through the slot wetting the previously dry mail; or (c) you come through the door with a wet coat and end up shaking water into your previously dry mail? They all have different solutions (a: building a roof over the stoop; b: protecting the mail slot; c: protecting the catchment area)
Dec 14	comment	How can I waterproof my mail box (post catcher)? This might protect the house from the rain ... but wouldn't the mail still get wet? (and possibly even more wet, as the water won't drain away).
Nov 13	comment	What is the purpose of this Y shaped bit? @DA01: Screwdriver? no, no ... you chuck a screw hook into the drill (hook side out), and use that.
Oct 25	comment	How is installing roof sheathing horizontally stronger than vertically? I know what you're saying, but the scope of this site includes DIY-ers, and your choice of words might prevent your answer from being as easily understood to the general audience. At the very least, translate the terms you're using to the ones used in the question to cater that person, eg. "Nailing sheets longitudinally ("horizontally") greatly increases ... "
Oct 25	comment	Could a disconnected ground wire in the breaker box have caused any problems? However, we also didn't have the prevalance of sensitive electronics that we have now. It might not be as much a risk to people in general, but that doesn't mean that it hasn't done damage to something else. I wouldn't think that smoke detectors would be affected, but that's a case where failed electronics might have safety issues in the future.
Oct 22	answered	How do I determine the ideal height stool for a given height surface (table, counter, bar, etc.)?
Oct 22	comment	How can I repair the carpet around a new shower? My grandparent's home had shag carpeting in one of the bathrooms ... it was the bathroom off the kitchen, even though it had a full tub/shower, and I never knew anyone to use the tub for anything other than hanging up wet coats in it, though.
Oct 19	comment	Can I use a PVC cleanout plug in a Cast Iron Cleanout? @auujay maybe not, but surprisingly when I had a home inspection, they misses that the cleanout was covered in duct tape ... when I removed it later, I found someone had shoved a plastic cup in there, then put a plastic bag over the whole thing + layer of duct tape.
Oct 17	comment	How can I prevent my dehumidifier drain line from freezing? You actually risk not only the line freezing, but the whole unit icing up. My whole unit will ice up in my basement, which never gets cold enough for the line to freeze.
Oct 17	answered	Should I use pressure-treated wood for a firewood shed?
Oct 16	comment	Plywood, MDF or Chipboard for painted bookshelves? If you don't want to spend lots of time sanding the plywood, you can just buy a more expensive grade ... but if you're painting it, I wouldn't bother.