shower base

I don't know how to install the base, but as far as cleaning it, it's a breeze. I spent 8 years in the US Marine Corps and every Friday we had to ...

over 9 years by devildog

8

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running toilet

Not a plumber just a homeowner. Is the toilet running constantly or off and on? Lift the float(the baseball sized thing inside). Hold it to see i...

over 9 years by devildog

3

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tankless hot water systems

As to what Erik said above. The manufacturer lists the volume of water that will be heated. The chart on the box takes into account how many degr...

over 9 years by devildog

10

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wet drywall

It seems to me like the landlord would want to remove the drywall to dry the wall out and remove the wet insulation. Any comments on that from the...

over 9 years by devildog

4

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291

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GFCI/Mapping circuits in house

I can't help with line and load, but as far as tracking your wires, they sell an electronic device similar to a stud finder which locates wires ins...

over 9 years by devildog

2

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Sump Pump Drain

I stand corrected. As I said I am no expert. I guess it's people like me who keep cellarwater in business. Sorry about the bad advice.Devildog

over 9 years by devildog

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Sump Pump Drain

It sounds like cellarwater knows more about this than I do, but here is my two cents. If there is a slope going from the house to the curb how is ...

over 9 years by devildog

7

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furnace, baseboard, or wall heater for nursery

I'm not a heat/air guy, but if your duct is as small as a dryer vent I think I would start there. Is it easily accesible? Is the door shut on thi...

over 9 years by devildog

2

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Dryer vent opinion - looking for Dan-o's expert opinion

I'm not a dryer expert, but I do like hearing everyone else's problems. I like the idea of extending the line to the end of the deck provided you ...

over 9 years by devildog

3

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50

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Dryer Temperature

I had a similar problem, although I did not do diagnostics on my dryer. My problem was a poorly designed dryer which collected lint near the trap,...

over 9 years by devildog

4

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934

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separating floor/baseboard

It will be tough for anyone to say what the problem is without being there, but my guess is you have joists which are rotting away or your sill pla...

over 9 years by devildog

2

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341

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Attic Floor and mashing insulation

I'm an expert in nothing, but I agree with K2 and I have heard most attics are not meant for storage. While it is something our parents did and mo...

over 9 years by devildog

3

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574

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Does Bleach damage Asphalt shingles?

I thought they sell a concoction meant to clean your problem up. Check with your home center. I agree with toolcen2. Correct the problem before ...

over 9 years by devildog

2

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868

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Gutter protection

I've neither seen nor heard of them, but it seems like they would freeze easy in cold climates causing bigger problems. Let us know how they work ...

over 9 years by devildog

2

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498

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Running a water line to fridge

It seems like you would be able to go through the ceiling easy enough. The copper tubing is stiff enough that you would be able to push it down to...

over 9 years by devildog

5

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110

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christmas garland

What about the hooks that stick to the wall. I think 3M makes the one that has a way of getting it off at the end of Christmas so you don't ruin w...

over 9 years by devildog

4

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714

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Freezing Downstairs

You may want to look into a safe form of supplemental heat. They have in-floor radiant heat which can be laid under tile. This makes the tile nic...

over 9 years by devildog

5

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902

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Leaky Shower Pan

I'm no lawyer, but my first house was a trap and anytime I brought something like that up my lawyer always said they're just going to say they did ...

over 9 years by devildog

2

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