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Thread: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub
Post: RE: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub
It's one big unit installed, in this case, mid-70s. All the ones I've seen were installed during framing the house. |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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01-25-2024, 11:00 AM |
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Thread: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub
Post: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub
all kinds of remedies in cyberspace.
should I leave it to a "pro?" If so, what kind? |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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01-22-2024, 10:42 AM |
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Thread: 3M color changing spackling compound
Post: 3M color changing spackling compound
It's cost isn't an issue but I'd like to know people's comments and, more particularly, any "tricks" you've learned. |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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12-29-2023, 02:50 PM |
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Thread: toilet fill valve replacement
Post: toilet fill valve replacement
FLUIDMASTER 400 is ready for replacement [squeaky noise when flush]
The 400 isn't on the market anymore.
Do I get a 400A?
Your thoughts. |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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12-23-2023, 03:21 PM |
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Thread: forced hot water heating system...
Post: RE: forced hot water heating system...
THANK YOU, ALL!
After hours of trouble shooting, we determined that there must be a short in the wiring.
A lot of wire from basement to second floor and we had to cut "hand-size" holes in the drywal... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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11-19-2023, 02:50 PM |
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Thread: forced hot water heating system...
Post: RE: forced hot water heating system...
blackhat Wrote: (11-10-2023, 08:11 PM)
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What zone valve? They come in normally open and normally closed. Power causes them to change position.
Be glad to help you through troubleshooting this.
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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11-12-2023, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: forced hot water heating system...
Post: forced hot water heating system...
..three zones.
second floor....can't control the heat. my voltmeter says zero when I touch the red wire/common. shouldn't it be about 24v?? checked second floor zone valve in basement and it'... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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11-09-2023, 03:36 PM |
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Thread: screening
Post: screening
porch screens are 3ft x 6ft,
three frames need new screens that have held up well given that it's on northside of house and NH does have a fondness for nor'easters!
always used aluminum but wondere... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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09-03-2023, 03:02 PM |
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Thread: florescent lights - troubleshooting
Post: florescent lights - troubleshooting
four lights [two tubes in each] in basement, controlled by one switch.
one is sporadic...sometimes the two tubes light; other times I have to turn one tube a fraction to get them on.
Seems I don't n... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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07-13-2023, 02:02 PM |
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Thread: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Post: RE: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
I used 220 sandpaper, vacuumed & dusted, an then applied this product:
WATER BORN BONDING PRIMER INSIX STIX
Then spray painted two coats.
This is second time I've used this bonding primer. ... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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908 |
05-28-2023, 08:29 AM |
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Thread: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Post: RE: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Snipe Hunter Wrote: (04-27-2023, 06:15 PM)
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Why not finish it in brushed lacquer? Probably a more attrcative, more durable finish than spray paint.
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This will be sitting on a covered front porc... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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04-29-2023, 10:17 AM |
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Thread: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Post: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
I suspect the black bench is finished in lacquer ????
It has the typical HITCHCOCK designs.
Fine-grit sandpaper before black spray painting [seat is a light brownish-red] ???
Better ideas for pain... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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04-26-2023, 12:32 PM |
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Thread: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door
Post: RE: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door
Thanks, everybody, for your input.
I checked everything that was suggested EXCEPT getting a new augur. Family decision to forgo. So used to opening the door to get ice cubes that the $120 didn't s... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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04-01-2023, 02:26 PM |
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Thread: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door
Post: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door
whirlpool side-by-side refrig.
ice cube production inside door is fine
getting cubes into a glass OUTSIDE the door...nada.....just a buzz
water dispenser is fine
the chute appears to be clean as m... |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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03-15-2023, 09:58 AM |
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Thread: 1/2" DOWELL IN 1/2" HOLE
Post: 1/2" DOWELL IN 1/2" HOLE
The drill tests to 1/2" but it's a challenge getting the dowel through the 1/2" hole and pushing the dowel approx 5" to next hole.
A 9/16th drill bit results in hole that's just a hair too big........ |
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varkpilot |
Woodworking
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12-16-2022, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: PICK AX - no room for another wedge
Post: PICK AX - no room for another wedge
It's a full-size ax.....any suggestions?? |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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11-13-2022, 07:58 AM |
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Thread: TOTO toilet - flapper issue
Post: TOTO toilet - flapper issue
water dripping into bowl....a few drops of food coloring in tank and water in bowl picked it up
bad flapper, me thinks! drained the tank and flapper appeared to be OK. cleaned it and the drain.
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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09-25-2022, 06:51 AM |
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Thread: plumbing
Post: plumbing
TOTO toilet.....dripping water into toilet bowel.
Assumed it was a flapper issue so replaced it.
Not the solution....still dripping.
Suggestions???? |
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varkpilot |
Home Improvement
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08-31-2022, 07:50 PM |
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Thread: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router
Post: RE: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router
museumguy Wrote: (07-10-2022, 09:31 AM)
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Can you explain why you say that it cannot be adjusted in a router table?
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can't raise or lower bit. the lever that locks motor in place is OFF |
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varkpilot |
Woodworking Power Tools
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07-10-2022, 11:57 AM |
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Thread: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router
Post: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router
DEWALT DW618PKB suitable for router table install??? Can't adjust height when upside down in table. Fine when standing up. |
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varkpilot |
Woodworking Power Tools
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07-09-2022, 08:34 PM |