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    Milo, 1) No the drywall by itself is never a...

    Milo,

    1) No the drywall by itself is never a good idea to use in a shower. However, I'm using Schluter Kerdi as a water-vapor barrier. The manufacturer recommends installing it directly on...
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    Tom, Was this is your vision put into place? ...

    Tom,

    Was this is your vision put into place?

    More photos available here.

    I got a little pex work involved to as you can see under the tub. I put in some new fixtures that were all done in...
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    Tom, Thanks, after I cut the slab and cut the...

    Tom,

    Thanks, after I cut the slab and cut the existing trap and extend the line and make the new p-trap, what kind of slope do I need to adhere to in order to allow the shower to drain properly?
    ...
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    Tom, The jury is out on the inspection. I did...

    Tom,

    The jury is out on the inspection. I did contact the local gov't and apparently I need like 3 or 4 different permits (general, plumbing & electrical). With each running about $100 and the...
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    Milo, Thanks for the reply. I must say I am...

    Milo,

    Thanks for the reply. I must say I am very concerned but not detered!

    My greatest concern is that I will be breaking up the slab about 2 feet in from the exterior. If in fact I come...
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    FYI. I did contact Schluter Systems directly via...

    FYI. I did contact Schluter Systems directly via e-mail and here was their response:
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    Wary of Post Tension Cable

    I am doing a shower remodel. I am having to extend the plumbing and by doing so will need to break up/trench some of the slab.

    I _do_ have post tension cables.

    How worried should I be about...
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    Kerdi on Drywall

    I am extending my shower into our closet. (See here). 2 existing walls have a medium knock-down texture and have been primed and painted. Can I install Kerdi on top of that, or is it best to just...
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    Well I've been called a lot of things in my life:...

    Well I've been called a lot of things in my life: Hobbs, Hobb-knob, Hobbzilla, Ryan, Ryno, Ry-Ry, Rybo-Dybo, and zilla, but that might be my first "Hobb". :)

    I just checked around and...
  10. Question: BIOS Password

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    Andrew, I think what you are failing to realize...

    Andrew,
    I think what you are failing to realize is this is a laptop. I assume someone asking this question is not going to be one cracking open a laptop case! :)
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    Yes from what I have found, it is the code....

    Yes from what I have found, it is the code. However, I have read that I'm asking for trouble later on... because silver solder/brazing severely weakens the fitting and the copper tube. The joint may...
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    Okay, instead of "soldering" can I "weld" the...

    Okay, instead of "soldering" can I "weld" the manifold using silver rod under the slab? And extend my lines as originally planned?



    Following you so far. I should have water into the house and...
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    Milo, I thought if I capped off the shower...

    Milo,

    I thought if I capped off the shower supply and lowered my manifold below the slab that would be the equivalent of soldering under the slab -- which was indicated as a "no, no" and would not...
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    Tom, Well the manifold's solder joints are...

    Tom,

    Well the manifold's solder joints are probably 6" up from the slab. I assumed they could be cut down & re-connected. Therefore, the platform could be 6" or less.

    As far as what other...
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    Sorry to hear you are having some problems. It is...

    Sorry to hear you are having some problems. It is easy to say one thing and feel/believe another. He might not mind some extra pounds and he might -- only his heart will "truly" know.

    Worried that...
  16. Question: Mirena IUD.

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    I'm not a doctor but it sounds like it might be...

    I'm not a doctor but it sounds like it might be time to take that sucker out and go back on the pill or use other forms of effective birth control -- that does not include "pulling-out" :P
  17. Try IrfanView. IrfanView - Official Homepage -...

    Try IrfanView. IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide
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    Taken from: Kitchen Dictionary: garlic...

    Taken from: Kitchen Dictionary: garlic

    Don't know how accurate this is.. I guess it depends on how big the pieces of garlic are chopped. Are they chopped in half? ;)

    Substitutions: 1 clove = 1...
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    Man, I remember when I was in school and tried to...

    Man, I remember when I was in school and tried to have people do my work for me. Usually, like me, no one liked doing home work, especially when it did not benefit them. Therefore, I ended up staying...
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    Tom, Well, crap! If that is the way to do...

    Tom,

    Well, crap!

    If that is the way to do it, then at least I can have a sigh of relief in chopping up my slab! I still have some options but I think only one will fit the picture in my head.
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    Tom, I'm not sure I completely understand what...

    Tom,

    I'm not sure I completely understand what you mean. I don't believe there is a manifold in the current shower wall or if there is, I guess the term is used for more than what I think of when...
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    Was planning on trying my hand at a custom shower...

    Was planning on trying my hand at a custom shower pan installation with the schluter kerdi system (w/o their prefab tray) as it seems to be a little easier and only requires a single mortar bed.
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    Monroe piercing - Wikipedia, the free...

    Monroe piercing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  24. Question: BIOS Password

    by hobbzilla
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    Try the "backdoor" BIOS password: Toshiba ...

    Try the "backdoor" BIOS password: Toshiba

    Alternatives and more information can be found here:

    How do I Reset a BIOS Password?
  25. Question: Suggestions.

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    > I am so bored with Movies right now No time...

    > I am so bored with Movies right now

    No time like the present to look into the past. Try renting some oldies but goodies. Try looking at the AFI's Top 100...
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    I'm a 31 year old male. Married with 2 kids and...

    I'm a 31 year old male. Married with 2 kids and work in a corporate environment. So long as the piercing has not gone overboard, I personally take little thought into them. I find some more...
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    Remodel - extend shower into closet

    I am remodling my master bath and want to extend my shower into my master closet.


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    Weak bathtub water pressure

    First time poster!

    I have a Moen single handle tub/shower similar to this model: http://www.moen.com/shared/pdf/t2393pt.pdf

    I don't have an exact model # (I can take pictures if needed). Single...
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