Re: Weak shower floor
You can't. You have to replace it. The styrofoam rails underneath is crushing.
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over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: plumbing
Check your pressure regulator at the holding tank if you're on well water. It should be around 60 lbs of pressure. If you're on city water and ...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: YARD
It sounds like you're lower than your neighbors and are taking in their run off. That's hard to fix for cheap. You can put in a french drain your...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Painting Wood Furniture; Help, What paint should I use?
Enamel paint will hold up to the wear and tear.
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: window treatments for 4-sided gable window
I've heard of using metal pipe and elbows as the rods.
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: flooring
I have 2 small dogs and I have less scratches on my laminate than I do on my hardwood floor. When we shopped for laminate, I did a scratch test on...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Contractor screw-up
What did the contractor offer to do to correct his mistakes? With something that extreme and severe, I'd be tempted to get a lawyer involved and h...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Decorating around an air return vent
Any fabric will hinder the air flow but it's better than building a solid door in front of it. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Worse case sce...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Condensation on windows
There's really only two ways to fix it...one is to change the windows (which you said you didn't want to do) and the other is to put plastic on the...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: first floor ceiling leak
Sounds like condensation to me. If you can get to it, insulating the pipe should help.
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Frozen toilet and bathtub pipes
heat tape like suggested above and the insulation tubes around the pipes
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: flickering lights
It would be a loose wire at the meter or the box if it's all your lights. That's a power surge and it could cause a fire.
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Please look at this mold photo. Do you know what it is?
You would have to have it tested to know for sure. The photo is too small to definitely say.
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Cracks in new French Drain cement
You should pursue having him fix it if it's guaranteed. They count on people giving up and that generally makes me dig my heels in even more. I w...
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: Stump Removal
If you cover the top of the stump with plastic, it helps with the rotting process and help with your concerns.
over 3 years by danielleb
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Re: can you paint a brick wall backsplash in the kitchen?
Yes, you can paint brick. Go to your local box store and ask for a masonry paint. It will take a while to get it covered and you'll have to use t...
almost 4 years by danielleb
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Re: mosaic table repair
Unfortunately, it may not be possible if the tiles are glued down really well. Tile tends to snap before the adhesive gives.
almost 4 years by danielleb
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Re: Are squeaky stairs/floors dangerous?
They're safe as long as they're not spongy feeling too. Squeaks are caused by the wood either moving against the nails or against another slab of ...
almost 4 years by danielleb
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Re: Rusted and oxidized tin backsplash
have you tried a fine steel wool? Coke (the soda) can also remove rust from tin. Once you have it removed and looking good, you'll want to seal i...
almost 4 years by danielleb
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Re: Has wasps under brick patio with cement top, how to kill them
Could be yellowjackets if they're under an inch long (there's one that's around 2 inches long with a striped abdomen that's NOT a threat and kills ...
almost 4 years by danielleb
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