Venting problems
Yes you can tie into the main vent. Besure you are at least 42" above floor level to be within code. 5' is at the extreme, but that's to comply wit...
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over 11 years by Iceman
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Kitchen faucet
Dear Boothbay,You probably have a bad O-ring at the spout base. I would like to know the faucet manufacturer though. They're all built different. A...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Water Heater Flame-out
Dear J,After you try what Mr.K said, go to http://www.fluesystems.com/ These people are based in Europe nad it's where I got my chimney cap. The ch...
over 11 years by Iceman
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toilet
Dear Denise,I need a little more info. But I'll take a stab at it. It sounds to me like the sewer is drastically backpitched to the point where it ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Water Heater Flame-out
Dear J,For some reason you are experiencing a drastic down draft. There are a number of caps on the market to stop this. I had to put one on the ch...
over 11 years by Iceman
3
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Underlayment for Ceramic Tile project atop concrete floor
Dear Randy,If the concrete floor is very level without dips or pockets, you need do nothing but mortar and install. If it has dips and pockets, use...
over 11 years by Iceman
1
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septic tank woes
Dear Pawly,First off, when was the last time the tank was emptied? Usually, the inflow line is about that height in the tank. If your sludge level ...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Mastic or Construction Adhesive?
Dear Ledge,I've used construction adhesive for tile repair, but if you are installing the backsplash new, you'd be better off using a thin set mort...
over 11 years by Iceman
3
answers412
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Cordelss Drills - 1/2" vs 3/8"
I ran the gamut of cordless drills over the years. I went from the beginning, low power, to the end, 24 volt. One of the best I've found for the pr...
over 11 years by Iceman
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answers643
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cutting tile bathtub surround to remove tub
Dear Marty,I've used the roto-zip tool many times for this purpose. The proper bit cuts right through wall tile and mortar board. However, ascertai...
over 11 years by Iceman
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Mastic or Construction Adhesive?
Dear Ledge,It depends upon the application.Len
over 11 years by Iceman
3
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Screening a convector cover
Got your e-mail, sent one back. First Mice are kinda like my in-laws. If you give them an entrance, food and shelter, they WILL keep coming back. T...
over 11 years by Iceman
4
answers590
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Screening a convector cover
Dear Boothbay,I believe you are trying to close the barn door to stop the horse from getting out of the stall inside. Find the access holes for the...
over 11 years by Iceman
4
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water under house
Find the lowest elevation of your crawlspace and install a sump pump. That's the best I can do without being there. Good Luck,Len
over 11 years by Iceman
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answers899
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water under house
My Friend,That depends upon the source of the water. You need to determine that factor first, before I can attempt to satisfy the rest of the equat...
over 11 years by Iceman
3
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CERAMIC TILE PAINTING
Dear D12,Read some past posts on the subject. While you can paint ceramic tile, I would not recommend it. It looks tacky and due to the glazed surf...
over 11 years by Iceman
3
answers147
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Some sort of Fins that connect to the hot water pipes to provide heat in the basement
Dear kepy,First off, just putting fins on exposed pipe reall won't help that much. In order to achieve convection, the horizontal or the sides of t...
over 11 years by Iceman
1
answers196
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Bubbles in new linoleum
Dear Sandy,I would first check to asscertain that your friend used the right glue. Using the wrong adhesive can and usually results in an adverse c...
over 11 years by Iceman
1
answers469
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New floor "crackling
Dear LIMTJO,First of all, get a different contractor to give you an affadavit after he inspects the work already performed. Explain to him what you...
over 11 years by Iceman
2
answers121
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Stripping paint off Chimney
Dear TCOL,There is a stripper that one mates with a drill. It looks like a circular broom but is very stiff. Home Depot carries them. It dosen't do...
over 11 years by Iceman
2
answers808
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