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Thanks for the quick response. Sounds like a good idea. I call around and then ask him anyway.
Thanks again. Dave

Was buying a house. Went to see a lawyer. Got list of prices for closing. Was told title insurance for New Jersey was mandated by the state and was 1,765 for a $410,000 house. Recently looked at...

Maybe Betty can get to her clog from a lower basement cleanout?

Can I switch from cast iron waste, vent pipe to pvc? I just moved to North New Jersey and am not sure of the codes there.

You can "cope the corners". Corners are rarely square. Cut one straight into the corner and the cut the other on a 45 degree angle. Then cut of the cut part with a coping saw on a 45 degree angle. It...

The latex paint might cause bubbles in the border. Can you try removing them first.

You can try removing one of the hinge pins and on a hard surface slightly bend it with a hammer then reinstall it. The pin friction should stop it from moving.

Plastic poly is a better vapor barrier. I've never heard of 1/8th inch between tub and wall. There should be some space between tub and cement board. Say 1/8th inch for caulking.

Try "packing the hinge". Unscrew the top hinge and put a tiny piece of cardboard about 1/8th of an inch wide by the height of the hinge. Place this piece under the hinge closest to the doorstop and...

I have to replace an outside sill plate and 2x8 caused by termite damage. How do I raise the wall to replace the sill plate and 2x8 if the joists run parallel with the troubled spot.
Dave

I have a similar problem with my hands. It only happens when I overwork them. Try cutting back on your exercising and see if it helps. It sounds to me like some tendons are inflamed causing numbness....