Sump Pumps
Dear Dave,Yes to your question. Any Home Depot should have a sump pump that will run off a battery backup system. If the new pump dosen't come with...
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over 11 years by Iceman
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copper steam pipes
It might be an idea to request the askers country of origin be added in the profile. I agree. Before answering or giving advice, that info would be...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Roto Zip or scroll saw ?
Dear Vinnie,I've got noyjing but good to say about the roto-zip. The key word is practice. Alot. Follow the same use rules as with a router.Len
over 11 years by Iceman
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Hydronic Heat and Tankless HWH
Dear Inter,The best hydronic system I've installed is the Weil-McClain gv series boiler with an Amtrol Hot Water Maker. The water heater runs off t...
over 11 years by Iceman
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copper steam pipes
Dear San,I've installed copper piping into steam boilers for years with no adverse results. Since steam heat has almost no presure you can save mon...
over 11 years by Iceman
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regrout bath room wall tile leaking help!!!!
Dear Murph,First you need to buy a grout saw. Home Depot has them. Saw out the old grout, clean the area and regrout, then seal the tile again. To ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Recommendation for removing tacking strip?
Dear Thorr,What I use for removing tacking strips is an " ice chopper" I layer the back with duct tape and hold it very close to the strip and push...
over 11 years by Iceman
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cutting circles into ceramic tile
Dear Chelsea,I know the tool you used. First, you need a 1/2" drill as the carbide tile hole saw needs a lot of torque. Second, keep the cutting ar...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Broken Lightbulb Base
I use a regular screwdriver with the rubber padding on the handle. Simply press the handle end into the broken lightbulb socket, press and turn. Do...
over 11 years by Iceman
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rotozip
Dear T,I bought a roto-zip just to see what it could do. It performs as advertised. I rennovate homes for a living and now can't get along without....
over 11 years by Iceman
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Painting the bath tub
Dear Goddess,I renovate homes for a living. The experience I've run into with "painted" tubs is horrible. The paint just dosen't last and will star...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Where do you start checking for leaky pipes?
Jason,Before you get all dirty going under your house, check the siding to ascertain that it is not allowing the rain to get in. Second, make sure ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Hi All
Alan,What you could have is a leak before the pump and between the well which would allow siphoning abd not produce any tell tale water. A faulty c...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Hi All
Just joined and a little more about me. My Great Granddad, Granddad, and Dad were all Plumbers. I started with my Dad at 7 years of age. I'm 48 now...
over 11 years by Jim-Steel frame M.bldg
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Laminate Countertop
Dear Sandra,Try using an auto polishing compound available at your local auto patrs store. It may work.Len
over 11 years by Iceman
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pesky old Squirrel's
Dear Dave,Use a bug bomb or spray an offending bug spray into the area and get out of the way. It worked for me.Len
over 11 years by Iceman
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Stuck faucet handle
Dear Benrobin,The tool you seek is a Faucet handle puller. It can be found at Home Depot. However, I would utilize WD-40 first, as corrosion will c...
over 11 years by Iceman
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answers937
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clothes line installation
The most important thing to consider is to use gravel instead of cement to anchor your poles. Tamp the gravel in tight and the pieces of gravel wil...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Waincotting
If you have access to Georgia, try Randall Bros., they will make it custom.
over 11 years by Iceman
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