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    Hi, I have just removed the amount of grout I...

    Hi,

    I have just removed the amount of grout I need to remove. Do I just clean the grout line with the brush or do I need to use water to rinse the grout line? Also, as I was removing grout, I...
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    Thanks for your answers. How long does it take...

    Thanks for your answers. How long does it take for the grout to cure? I was at the store looking at the Mapei unsanded grout and it says you need to wait 21 days after application before immersing...
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    One last question, can I use premixed grout for...

    One last question, can I use premixed grout for the job?
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    How deep do I need to remove the old grout? I am...

    How deep do I need to remove the old grout? I am only doing an area of about the length of 2 1/2 tiles, that is about 5 inches long. Also, the grout bags tell you they are corrosive. Do I need...
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    Re-grouting shower floor

    I am doing some re-grouting work on my shower floor. The tiles are about 2 inches wide and the spaces between the tiles are about 1/8 inch or a bit less. Do I use sanded or unsanded grout?
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    About 11 years. I have just spotted the cracks...

    About 11 years. I have just spotted the cracks few days ago, as I was doing some caulking work.

    Do I use sanded or unsanded grout. The bags says they are corrosive. Will that grout eat things...
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    No, they are just between floor tiles. Can I...

    No, they are just between floor tiles. Can I simply put grout over the crack or put caulking tape over it?
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    Cracks on shower floor tile grout

    I would just like to know how to go about fixing 2 short grout cracks on my shower floor. They are about 0.1cm thick and about 2.5 and 4 cm in length, right next to the floor tiles. What do I need...
  9. Question: Aquatic Turtles

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    I don't know how old they are. I got them just...

    I don't know how old they are. I got them just about a month ago and they are still very small.
  10. Question: Aquatic Turtles

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    Aquatic Turtles

    I am doing some advanced planning for the two Red Earred Sliders I have recently purchased. I just like to know how long does it take for them to grow to around 5 inches and 12 inches.

    Thanks in...
  11. Question: Removing caulking

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    So do I need to rub the rag against the area real...

    So do I need to rub the rag against the area real hard or just lightly? Do I need to wait for it to dry?
  12. Question: Removing caulking

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    Caulk Application

    Also, is it OK to wet my fingers to smooth out the silicone caulk? I am just concerned that the wetness will prevent the caulk from drying.
  13. Question: Removing caulking

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    Removing caulking

    I have asked a question a while ago regarding the melting and non-adhering caulking that I have.

    I am going to apply the GE silicone II once I have cleaned out the area. I was told to use...
  14. Question: Bathtub caulking

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    I don't know what they are made of. They are...

    I don't know what they are made of. They are just regular tiles and tub from the builder.
  15. Question: Bathtub caulking

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    Do I need to use solution or alcohol to clean up...

    Do I need to use solution or alcohol to clean up the area super well?
  16. Question: Bathtub caulking

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    I have been using Dap Kwik Seal the last three...

    I have been using Dap Kwik Seal the last three times.



    So, in case I don't completely remove the old silicone, I should just use new silicone. Is GE a good brand? What about the texture, if...
  17. Question: Bathtub caulking

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    Bathtub caulking

    Hi,

    I have asked this question a short while ago and I am back with the same issue:


    [I was doing some caulking work on the bathtub edge. I did it the same way I used to. This time round,...
  18. Question: Foreign Exchange

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    What is the rationale behind it?

    What is the rationale behind it?
  19. Question: Foreign Exchange

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    Foreign Exchange

    I just like to know if there is a best time and worst time of the day to do currency exchange at the bank. I was told you get bad rates if you go to the bank late in the afternoon or on a Friday.
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  20. Corrupted AVI files after software installation

    I have some video files on the computer that has been corrupted. The videos were from my Samsung camcorder. They were OK until I installed this arcsoft Media Impression software on the computer. It...
  21. Question: Caulking Issues

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    I hear you. It is sad that people are abusing...

    I hear you. It is sad that people are abusing the system.
  22. Question: Caulking Issues

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    Just to confirm your answer-- the caulk feels...

    Just to confirm your answer-- the caulk feels hard when dry. It becomes sticky after I took the shower. Does your answer still apply? I was using Dap Kwik Seal too..
  23. Question: Caulking Issues

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    It may not have been a 100% cleaned up as my wife...

    It may not have been a 100% cleaned up as my wife have applied the transparent caulk on it and I took it out because it did not look good.
  24. Question: Caulking Issues

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    Moisrure

    Moisrure
  25. Question: Caulking Issues

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    Caulking Issues

    I was doing some caulking work on the bathtub edge. I did it the same way I used to. This time round, something funny happened. Parts of it started coming off during a shower. It was a bit sticky...
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    Retrieving corrupted video files

    I have some video files on the computer that has been corrupted. The videos were from my camcorder. They were OK until I installed this polaroid arcsoft software on the computer. It is from my new...
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    Location of program installer

    I have downloaded and removed and re-downloaded the Comodo Antivirus software a few times and it turned out I have 5 installer shortcuts showing on the screen. Will simply deleting the short cuts be...
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    56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)

    56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)

    If the specification for the modem of a computer is as above, can I use cable connection? Is there any need to change / add extra hardware, apart from...
  29. Question: Malware Found

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    Malware Found

    I have just started using Comodo antivirus software and it has detected TrojWare.BAT,DelTree@12190. Just want to know if it is a bad one. What is the risk level and what does it do. I don't know...
  30. Frequently getting internet connection disconnection

    I have been getting my internet connection disconnected many times a day. I have consulted customer service of my service provider. They had a guy come and replaced my modem and cable splitter. ...
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    Getting itchy spots on skin from old books

    I have recently brought some old books home from a sub tropical region. As I was going through them, I seem to grow itchy spots. I don't know if there is any invisible stuff in them or just allergy...
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    Water Marks on areas under the bathroom sink

    I have noticed that there is a lot of water marks on the stuff I put in the washroom cabinet, right under the sink. The marks are all over the cabinet area right under the basin. I don't see any...
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    Any danger or harm in shutting off water supply

    I am going away for a few weeks in the winter and I am thinking of shutting off the water supply at home; in case the heating system fails, I don't need to worry about pipe burst. I am just...
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    Color Marks On Vinyl surface

    I have color marks on my vinyl handbag. It is from the plastic bag that contained it. How do I effectively remove the marks?
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    Transferring video images to VCD or DVD

    I just want to know how to go about transferring my stuff on video tapes to VCD, DVD or the computer.
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    Toilet water tank issue

    This is associated with the answer from ballengerb1 a short while back, on toilet water tank issue.

    I have checked and the water level is rather high. It is right on the brink of the overflow...
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    Toilet water tank issue

    So, how do I get the water pipe to bleed?
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    Toilet water tank issue

    When I sit on the toilet bowl in the morning, I keep hearing a sound. It sounds like "Gu loook" It sounds lke water or its bubble is trying to get somewhere. It disappears once I flush the toilet...
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    Whistle noise from toilet bowl

    I have been hearing whistle noise from one of my toilets. It sometimes lasts for minutes. It happens without any toilet activities or after a flush. Can you tell me what the problem is and how to...
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    How to remove oil spots

    What is the best way to remove cooking oil spots from clothes?
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    Extreme Pain After Filling replacement

    I chipped my filling on my left bottom side. The last tooth before the wisdom tooth. Ever since I got the new amalgam, it hurts. It is very sensitive to temperature. When I chew on it, it hurts. ...
  42. Question: Washing machine

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    Washing machine

    In the past three months or so, I have turned the water faucet (on the wall) for the washing machine to a point where only small amounts of water is pouring out when the machine fills. I find that...
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    Washing machine

    In the past three months or so, I have turned the water faucet (on the wall) for the washing machine to a point where only small amounts of water is pouring out when the machine fills. I find that...
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    Washing Machine Leak

    My washing machine seems to have a water leak problem. It is a top load. I found a puddle of water underneath the machine. I have not looked but it seems to be from the front and right side. I...
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