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  1. Are you sure it won't come down? Does it have any...

    Are you sure it won't come down? Does it have any decorative pieces that are raised and not flush with the glass? See if you can remove them and find the screws behind them!
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    Try spraying some lysol disinfectant on a paper...

    Try spraying some lysol disinfectant on a paper towel and wipe off the ink. Then you can put the blinds in a tub let them soak and clean them up. Believe it spray lysol removes ink
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    Go buy some pipe repair kit. It's a fiberglass...

    Go buy some pipe repair kit. It's a fiberglass type repair. Shut off the water, mix the epoxy, spread it over the fiberglass, wrap the fiberglass around the pipe and let it dry. ALL DONE. YES IT...
  4. Go on line, they sell flexible moulding of all...

    Go on line, they sell flexible moulding of all kinds. And they will even match what you have if necessary. A little expensive but the best way to handle off angles and curves.
  5. I think that depends on the home owner's taste. I...

    I think that depends on the home owner's taste. I think it will look like a school shower or some other industrial site.
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    Had the same issue at my sons house, all we did...

    Had the same issue at my sons house, all we did was tie a strong rope around the chimney and tied it off to my pick up and away I went and the chimney came down. Left all the footings and picked up...
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    insect damaged sill

    I have a ballon framed home, 3 floors with a full basement. My rear sill has had insect damage, and the floors have sunk down in areas almost 1 inch. I need to jack up my home and replace the damaged...
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    Do NOT use spray foam, yes it expands and fills...

    Do NOT use spray foam, yes it expands and fills all the voids but when you step in the fiberglass tub the foam will compact down and then there will be a void between the foam and the tub, next time...
  9. Question: Leaning fence

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    When you dig a post hole if the bottom of the...

    When you dig a post hole if the bottom of the hole is smaller then the diameter of the hole when the ground shifts it will push the post and concrete out. Whenever a post hole is dug you need to make...
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    They sell a moisture barrier that you place...

    They sell a moisture barrier that you place between the floor and your joist, this protects it from mildew and moisture decay. In many areas the use of pressure treated lumber in a home is not to...
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    Did you use romex or bx? Inspector must see that...

    Did you use romex or bx? Inspector must see that you have protected your romex with stud gaurds, and he has to see that there are no breaks in the line that were spliced together behind a wall. Yes...
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    Get some paint remover they also have remover for...

    Get some paint remover they also have remover for stubborn thread sealant and get as much off as posible, then take your pipe wrench add a pipe for leverage and break that bad boy loose. If its brass...
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    A dremel tool with metal cutting disk would work...

    A dremel tool with metal cutting disk would work but a angle grinder would probably work better to cut it out. Rent one or buy one for $60.00
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    If you decide to use spray cans, use several very...

    If you decide to use spray cans, use several very light coats and the paint won't run and ruin your project. But thats' what I would do. Sand the door down and repair any imperfections with quality...
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    If your previous coat has cured all the way, you...

    If your previous coat has cured all the way, you will need to just lightly sand that coat before appling another so its bonds properly. Don't forget to tack cloth all sanding particles away first.
  16. when I purchased it last I received 4 bats that...

    when I purchased it last I received 4 bats that were 4'L X 2'W x 4"Thick. It was almost like a highly compressed form of insulation that can be cut to size and just pushed tightly into the cavity...
  17. The material you need is called Mineral Wool, its...

    The material you need is called Mineral Wool, its used as a fire stop and is much better then any caulk. You can buy it at any insulation supplier. I don't think home depot or Lowe's will stock this...
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    It has to have that hole, you are not looking...

    It has to have that hole, you are not looking where it should be. Where your waste gets flushed at the bottom of the inside of the toilet there should be a small hole opposite the drain hole that...
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    Crazy to try, when one leg trips the other must...

    Crazy to try, when one leg trips the other must also or you will always have a hot leg when one trips out and that could cause fires & DEATH.
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    Make sure all the holes that create a swirl are...

    Make sure all the holes that create a swirl are clear under the rim, also take your finger and put it in the hole at the bottom of the toilet to make sure that is also clear. A wire hanger works...
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    get a drill and make swiss cheese out of the lead...

    get a drill and make swiss cheese out of the lead & okum, Drill as many holes into the lead to try to remove it. When you have completed drilling out the lead wiggle out the nipple. Then you will...
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    Bathroom applications should use green board not...

    Bathroom applications should use green board not sheet rock, Green board is water & mold resistant. The primer you use to seal the drywall can be latex no problem but get a quality sealer, not just...
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    1-check to insure the threads are continuous...

    1-check to insure the threads are continuous without chips and gaps that occur when you use cheap pipe,cut threads with dull blades creating bad threads.
    2-wrap threads with quality teflon wrap,...
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    I sand the surfaces with 60grit just to open the...

    I sand the surfaces with 60grit just to open the pores of the pvc so the cleaner/softner will work better. Then apply the cleaner/softner, after that I glue, twist 1 quarter turn and hold in place...
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    Any place that sells you the tub should be able...

    Any place that sells you the tub should be able to supply you with rough in dimensions. Or simply go on line and find the tub you wish to purchase and get the rough in for the drain
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    Instead of undressing you with your permission...

    Instead of undressing you with your permission because they would love to see what you look like naked, they imagine what it would be like to be with you. It is also a degrading way of perverts.
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    Also should be gfci circuits

    Also should be gfci circuits
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    Your tub should be on its own dedicated circuit &...

    Your tub should be on its own dedicated circuit & if it has a heater that also should have its own circuit. That's all there is, the home owner did not follow code
  29. Power auger, drains need a good cleaning out is...

    Power auger, drains need a good cleaning out is what that sounds like. Rent one or hire a plumber to snake it out.
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    Just to be sure 1st slide on the packing nut then...

    Just to be sure 1st slide on the packing nut then the ferrel, push pipe all the way to the base of fitting, hold it there while you tighten the nut. Don't over tighten just enough so no leaks. If all...
  31. Ask this question under the plumbers forum and...

    Ask this question under the plumbers forum and get some real professional plumbing advice from speedball
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    Installing new tub

    1- can drain line be 1&1/2 inch or do I need to change it to 2 inch ?
    2- since I won't have the room necessary for the trap without cutting into my joist can I just install the trap a floor below in...
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    Make sure you purchase the correct rough size for...

    Make sure you purchase the correct rough size for the space you have
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    When you finally gain access they sell a special...

    When you finally gain access they sell a special lock that has a cable that attaches to the manual lever to release the door when there is a power failure or broken remote switches. So you can unlock...
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    The outlet will work with a hot & neutral but it...

    The outlet will work with a hot & neutral but it won't be a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) without a ground wire. So your answer is no and yes you would have to run a ground from your...
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    With no bare wire(ground wire) you must have old...

    With no bare wire(ground wire) you must have old bx cable. If this is true I believe the metal bx cable is your ground and you must have a metal box? If so what I have done is to make a ground wire...
  37. Question: Paint rollers

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    Wrap it in a plastic bag and put it in the...

    Wrap it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer, thaw out when ready to use again. Works every time, fool proof
  38. 3 wire with ground = 4 wires, this is best for...

    3 wire with ground = 4 wires, this is best for separate control of light & fan..
    2 wire with ground = 3 wires, this will only control the operation of the fan & light together at the same time so...
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    Paint when dry, Pilot holes if predrilled will...

    Paint when dry, Pilot holes if predrilled will prevent your lumber from splitting when nailed or screwed just drill a hole a little smaller then the shank size of your screw or nail before placing...
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    I think you need a dormer cut into your roof to...

    I think you need a dormer cut into your roof to provide enough head room to make that space livable. Contractors cost varry from state to state so you will need several estimates. I would be sure to...
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    20 pounds per square inch of pressure, now what...

    20 pounds per square inch of pressure, now what is the capacity of your line.(pipe size matters) a half inch line won't give the same volume as a 1 inch line. Bigger the line the more volume it is...
  42. Question: Hose fitting?

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    Need mor info to help, Did you use a hose clamp?

    Need mor info to help, Did you use a hose clamp?
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    Just slide the nut on your feed line then slide...

    Just slide the nut on your feed line then slide on the ferrell, push your feed line all the way in and tighten your nut. As the nut tightens it will compress the ferrell onto your line and form a...
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    Guess you guys have some history

    Guess you guys have some history
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    iamgrowler, I will not mess with you. If I ever...

    iamgrowler, I will not mess with you. If I ever need to put you in your place I'll get help from speedball.
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    Wow I come to get advice from friendly helpful...

    Wow I come to get advice from friendly helpful professionals and to read and learn things. Now and then when its something I may have some experience in I may offer some advice of my own knowing all...
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    A remodeling for me is replace old broken with...

    A remodeling for me is replace old broken with new, I stand pat with my choice
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    For me its not a code issue, compression fittings...

    For me its not a code issue, compression fittings just can't be trusted in areas were one can't see it. They are easy for the diy person and that's why they are popular but any good plumber that's...
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    Hiding compression fittings inside of walls may...

    Hiding compression fittings inside of walls may be code but I would never. CUT THE COPPER AND SWEAT ON A CAP
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    Do you have a cellar? Shut offs may be down...

    Do you have a cellar? Shut offs may be down there. Copper, pex, hard pipe of any kind? Need more info??
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