Can't replace light switch plate b/c of 'frozen' screw...
Try this...take an adjustable wrench and tighten it around the the flat blade part of the screw driver so you still have room to put head to screw....
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over 11 years by Matches
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Smelly Attic - what could it be and solution?
Well Tracy,without any further description of the odor I can only guess that your attic smells like everyone elses...like a hot and dry basement!I'...
over 11 years by Matches
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how to drain a hot water tank
Congratulations!We don't always hear back from people so we have assume they are still ok after a project.
over 11 years by Matches
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How late in year can I transplant trees?
You may wish to research this a little further as far as a red maple is concerned,but usually,so long as you can still dig in the soil you can tran...
over 11 years by Matches
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Cracked concrete block
One block?Not bad!When there is extreme settling in a concrete block structure,you can have a crack that runs through several or many layers of blo...
over 11 years by Matches
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Pedestal sink plumbing....UUGGHH!!
Could be Jay J...but links normally open in separate windows for me...must be the HTML source code...anyway,I found it interesting.Oh,I found it......
over 11 years by Matches
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Please help.Toilet flush twice everytime I flush.
I didn't have time to get into this yesterday but I deal with some eccentric, high rent paying clients who can be annoyed by such things.Several pl...
over 11 years by Matches
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Pedestal sink plumbing....UUGGHH!!
Netscape doesn't open a new window for me either...actually,it's nice to be able to keep the Bob Vila header while on another site.Thanks for the r...
over 11 years by Matches
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Pedestal sink plumbing....UUGGHH!!
Jay J, the How to Guides link is really nice,but I noticed it didn't open in a different window and it appeared as though I was still on BobVila.co...
over 11 years by Matches
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Please help.Toilet flush twice everytime I flush.
I've never figured this one out myself.I deal with about 110 toilets in an apartment building and for an unknown reason,sometimes I get two flushes...
over 11 years by Matches
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Adding towel bar to shower
As mentioned,it's not a great idea to do this,but I have installed items where I work with very good results.If you are familiar with plastic wall ...
over 11 years by Matches
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Saltillo Pavers ruined by acid?
One more thought,(I just did quick research),did you use any kind of scrub pad with the acid or just mop on/off?A factory sealer may require a litt...
over 11 years by Matches
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Saltillo Pavers ruined by acid?
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of using phosphoric acid but it appears as though it didn't do what it was suppose to do.If you g...
over 11 years by Matches
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Saltillo Pavers ruined by acid?
Have you tried putting the finish on one tile?Quite often it is necessary to remove a factory finish (as you did) prior to applying a new one.The a...
over 11 years by Matches
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HELP!! GROUT HAZE ON LIMESTONE TILE
Muriatic or a hydrochloric acid should remove the haze on the tiles.Muriatic acid is most common and you can get it at the hardware or home store.F...
over 11 years by Matches
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RADIANT BARRIER PAINT HOW DOES IT WORK
I believe you can contact the gentleman below regarding advertising on this siteCraig SavageE-Mail: craig.savage@bobvila.com
over 11 years by Matches
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Patios and retaining walls
I have done this and had no problem,however,I would check with whoever is doing the patio for you so that they can be aware.There will be a time la...
over 11 years by Matches
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Plaster Walls
One inch is pretty close to where I draw the line with joint compound.If possible,you need to under cut the crack (so its larger inside the wall).I...
over 11 years by Matches
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installing new light fixture
Twist the two black wires on the fixture together,twist the two white fixture wires together.The single black wire from the ceiling connects to the...
over 11 years by Matches
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Pipe noise and low-flush toilet problems
I'll take a guess that your whistling sound is due to either a valve which is not fully opened or your water pressure may be a tad high.You'll need...
over 11 years by Matches
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