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A plastic tab/tag stuck out of the GE dryer drum gap. Does anyone know what it is, if it is a part of the dryer, and if so how I can fix it?
Appears most likely (lacking information) to be a teflon dryer drum bearing slide. I found a set of 4 for sale as replacements, though they may not be the exact ones for your dryer. It appears that ...
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What kind of wall is this and how can I repair it?
Based on the picture, plaster at the back, covered with hardboard (unless it's thinner than it looks and just wallpaper) with a printed surface, covered with some sort of skimcoat (plaster or drywall ...
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How can I repair this wire clothes drying rack?
You said "easiest/cheapest" but you didn't say "prettiest". So use electric tape in your choice of decorator colors.
You can wrap the tape in a criss-cross pattern. Make the first ...
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What kind of wall is this and how can I repair it?
Honestly, I’d get a real drywall guy in to do an old world finish. Paint matte or slightly more shiny and it’ll look awesome.
Alternatives include stripping everything (including ancient trim, which ...
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Should I cut out this repaired kink in a copper line set? (3/8")
Your question: "If this were your house, what would you do?"
I would leave it alone and use the line. A splice would be a greater interruption in flow.
Get the system up and running. Then ...
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How can I repair this wire clothes drying rack?
Butane/propane torch won't be hot enough. You'd need a dual torch that adds oxygen to the flame for brazing. Cleaning down to bare metal needed. This should be done in a safe place since you will be ...
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Are Compression Couplings for Galvanized Steel Good for Long-term Repair?
They are sometimes called "repair couplings" or "Dresser couplings" and can be useful, although widely regarded as suitable only for a temporary quick fix. Probably not up to any ...
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How can I repair this wire clothes drying rack?
That was poorly spot-welded by the manufacturer.
Epoxy (after appropriate cleanup, and perhaps with a wrap of a reinforcing fiber to be bound by the epoxy) will fix it in a "reasonable for somone ...
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What kind of wall is this and how can I repair it?
I didn't see where you discussed the makeup of your exterior wall, but I am assuming it is brick based on the ~1908 row house description. If so, one possible stackup (from exterior to interior) is:
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Repair options for beam notch
A the level of detail provided - steel plates.
Nailed, structural-screwed or bolted if it's a timber beam, or welded if it's a steel beam (you're really not giving us much detail to work with here.) I ...
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Is this cracking normal when replastering over a brick wall?
Simple answer: YES
Let the base you put up dry for several days. Then finish the wall. Just be sure to actually mix the correct amounts or you'll have the same issue again.
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How can I repair this wire clothes drying rack?
MIG welding is becoming less expensive as time progresses. You may be able to visit a local metal shop and expect to pay five dollars or less (possibly free) if you prepare the material in advance and ...
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