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  0 Thread: low water pressure and best shower head?
Post: RE: low water pressure and best shower head?

joshua5 Wrote: (08-01-2017, 06:37 PM) -- ok, so the pressure on the outside hose bib reads about 60.  the pressure regulator valve from the city is in the basement.  pressure in my shower (upstairs) ...
Joe_m Home Improvement 12 7,803 11-27-2019, 07:48 AM
  0 Thread: Lawn Care Experts
Post: RE: Lawn Care Experts

Our lawn has some areas that are pretty shady and moss loves to grow there.  To keep it under control I apply iron sulfate in addition to lime.  I do an application in the spring and if it's not all d...
Joe_m Home Improvement 11 4,366 04-26-2019, 07:05 AM
  0 Thread: Roof stain removal?
Post: RE: Roof stain removal?

Kill what's there with the Bayer moss killer or Wet and Forget then intall this along the roof ridge to keep it from coming back.  Works great... Zinc strip (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Fl...
Joe_m Home Improvement 11 4,988 02-23-2018, 08:01 AM
  0 Thread: Shop ceiling fan recommendations?
Post: RE: Shop ceiling fan recommendations?

I have a basement shop about the same size.  I went to Home Depot and bought the cheapest fan they had. Still running after more than 5 years.  For a garage, which is not as cool as a basement, I woul...
Joe_m Home Improvement 11 10,321 07-26-2017, 07:36 AM
  0 Thread: Flashlights?
Post: RE: Flashlights?

I got some of these for the house and cars.  Excellent price/performance. They put out a great amount of light, fit in the hand well and don't roll around when put down on a flat surface. Plus I'm not...
Joe_m Home Improvement 21 12,992 01-27-2017, 08:17 AM
  0 Thread: Leaf Blower
Post: RE: Leaf Blower

JB weld is good for fixing fuel tanks.
Joe_m Home Improvement 7 4,499 10-21-2016, 05:26 AM
  0 Thread: I need to purchase a front door w/jamb
Post: Re: I need to purchase a front door w/jamb

[br]We've purchased numerous wood interior doors and steel exterior doors from Brosco through the local lumber yard. We've been very pleased with the quality. They will also make custom doors. Here...
Joe_m Woodworking 3 2,587 06-24-2016, 07:08 AM
  0 Thread: Best mildew resistent tub/tile caulk
Post: Re: Best mildew resistent tub/tile caulk

Caulks claim to be mildew resistant, not mildew proof. Try cleaning the tub area more often with something like Tilex. Also run the bathroom fan longer after a shower or bath to dry things out. T...
Joe_m Home Improvement 6 5,267 03-17-2016, 07:02 AM
  0 Thread: Filter for well
Post: Re: Filter for well

We use a 20 inch 5 micron filter to keep sediment out of the water lines and it works great. I change it once a year. Never had a water pressure issue due to a clogged filter.
Joe_m Home Improvement 5 6,111 03-17-2016, 06:51 AM
  0 Thread: Weird electrical problem.
Post: Re: Weird electrical problem.

You probably tripped a GFCI outlet that's somewhere on that circuit. Good luck finding it.
Joe_m Home Improvement 7 5,602 12-16-2015, 06:44 AM
  0 Thread: Shop Light Troubles
Post: Re: Shop Light Troubles

[br]I got tired of the trouble and expense of changing out the cheap junk T8 tubes and fixtures they make these days. Even the more expensive ones don't last.[br][br]I bit the bullet and replaced al...
Joe_m Woodworking Power Tools 7 3,733 10-13-2015, 06:38 AM
  0 Thread: shop led lights
Post: Re: shop led lights

These are also very good. I got some for the garage and liked them so much I replaced all the fluorescents in the basement and wokshop with them....[br][br] LED Shoplight (http://www.homedepot.com/p...
Joe_m Home Improvement 11 8,766 07-27-2015, 06:21 AM
  0 Thread: Recommend a brand of stain for floors
Post: Re: Recommend a brand of stain for floors

We used Minwax oil based stain (cherry) on our new red oak floors and it looks great.
Joe_m Home Improvement 7 7,094 07-20-2015, 06:16 AM

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