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Great product for getting perfect caulk joints
real easy to use this caulking tape. Anyone have experience with it? Where can I buy it? Silicone and seal a bath perfectly including a 3 way corner using CornerTape and sealant Silicone and seal a...
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No overflow - no problem?
Hi, I have a copper sink in the bathroom and because it doesn't have an overflow, the water drains very slowly. It is not too much of a problem, because as the sink begins to fill, it drains more...
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Chair Railing Project Update
I just wanted to let everyone know that my subject project turned out great. I ended up finding the studs, drilling a small hole in the chair railing, and sinking finishing nails into the...
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kitchen-sink's splashboard is a window. How to protect from water, etc?
Some time ago I asked a similar question, but none of the suggestions were acceptable to, uh, "she who must be obeyed". And I forgot to say that the existing splashboard wasn't just wood, but an...
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jacking up joist
A joist below my bathtub was severeley cut for the bathtub drain plumbing. Picture at can see where it rests on the sill plate at the right. There's only about 2" of joist left at the sill plate. The...
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Painting Question
Hi, Had to open up a hole in our Kitchen ceiling to reach some plujmbing. Will have it re-plastered soon. Will bring a paint sample to local Paint Store so that they can match the ceiling color, which...
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All around fertilizing device
I was at Star Nursery the other day, and they have a unit that will infuse liquid into regular irrigation lines on a timed basis. It was $249 for tank, timers, electric actuator valves, other valves,...
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Keeping a small tree upright while repotting?
I need to repot a small, living Christmas tree. I have repotted it before and I had trouble keeping it upright and centered in the pot. I need it to be upright and centered in the pot so that it will...
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_someone_ left the refrigerator doors open last night
I think my chucklehead son left both doors of the fridge slightly open last night. Woke to a puddle in front of the freezer door and the fridge was running non-stop. Problem is it seems even though...
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Hail Damage - Dealing with Insurance Claim
We had significant hail storm last week where I live in SW Ohio. 2+ inch hail. Major damage to roof, gutter, windows, vinyl siding, and rear deck. I've talked to a couple of contractors so far, and...
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Flooded basement need laundry tips
Ok, so i neglect a vacant house all winter and guess what? The sumps fail. So now i have many sterlite tubs full of clothes (that my wife would prefer to salvage some of) that smell like stagnant...
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What does it mean when a house is condemned?
A guy told me that a friend of his had a tornado rip off part of his roof. The guy intended to repair the roof and other damage. He put up some temporary framing and covered the whole roof with a...
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Chair Railing Question
I am installing a small piece of chair railing and don't have a brad gun. Can I glue the railing, made out of MDF, to the wall, and if so, what type of glue should I use? Can I use caulk, and if so,...
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Choice of Impact Driver ?
I am trying to choose an impact drill (driver) that can install 10 inch Spax lag screws in pressure treated timbers. Although I would prefer a corded model, I find very few corded models on the...
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18v L-Lo battery problem
I got this battery last summer, all went fine and after season being over over for using it, put it in my colder/cooler basement during the past 2 seasons, as I was instructed. A month ago, i...
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