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11-04-22, 07:31 AM
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Aluminum Double Pool Gate

I installed my first fence around my pool. Due to the size of walk to the pool I went with a double gate to get full use of the walkway. Normally, we will only use one side so I need to come up with...
08-10-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By sgruver78

Topsoil over weeds

I need to put topsoil down and seed over my existing yard near where I installed a pool. A lot of crabgrass and weeds grew in the area they excavated. Do I need to spray them with herbicide first...
08-10-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By sgruver78

Thanks again for this remedy, I will look into...

Thanks again for this remedy, I will look into pricing.
08-09-22, 04:16 AM
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Views: 482
Posted By sgruver78

Thanks Pilot There is no bottom bracket,...

Thanks Pilot

There is no bottom bracket, just square pipe all the way down the post.

That seems like a reasonable idea, would I need to use galvanized pipe? Do i need to worry about galvanic...
08-08-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By sgruver78

Bedrock and Aluminum Pool Fence

I am about to install my first ever fence around my newly installed pool. Watched several videos and am normally handy so even though I am bit nervous I want to attempt the install. There is one...
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By sgruver78

Stainless Cable rail with Aluminum intermediate

So I resurfaced my deck last year with pvc deckboards and stainless horizontal cable. I went a little beyond the 4ft recommend span with the hand rails so now I have a slight sag. I was thinking...
01-15-21, 07:07 AM
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Views: 804
Posted By sgruver78

The floor of the attic is insulated since it is...

The floor of the attic is insulated since it is over the office room below. I was just worried that if the foam couldn't breathe and with the insulation paper on the otherwise it would cause...
01-14-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By sgruver78

Attic Insulation Moisture Concern

I live in the northeast and have a Cape Cod style home with a walk in attic that you need to access through one of my bedrooms. This room is always either really hot in the summer or cold in the...
03-13-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By sgruver78

I am in Northern NJ so I think that is zone 6 if...

I am in Northern NJ so I think that is zone 6 if I am looking at the map right. I will get a soil test asap. Thanks guys!
03-13-19, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By sgruver78

Repairing lawn plan of attack

Bought a house a few years back and I have lawn issues. First of all I have a lot of trees surrounding my property so I do have a shade condition. My front yard has a lot of moss growing in it,...
03-04-19, 08:38 AM
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Views: 681
Posted By sgruver78

Tub/Cement Board Transition Waterproofing

So I am about to tile a tub surround for the first time ever and have been trying to do all my homework to not mess this up and not have to start allover in less than a year. Anyway, the only spot...
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

So i just go finished laying my floor and I am...

So i just go finished laying my floor and I am surprising happy with how it turned out since it was my first time laying hardwood. Now I am on to the sanding, staining and finish aspect.

Since...
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

the ceiling below is sheetrock, i will check...

the ceiling below is sheetrock, i will check again when I get home if it was a draft of just the wood feeling cold, it has been in the teens up here in the northeast so maybe I am mistaken.
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

One last question as I am about to begin laying...

One last question as I am about to begin laying the flooring this week. I ripped up the carpet and the particle board to expose my sub floor. I immediately noticed a draft coming up in the joints...
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

Sorry, I don't know all the flooring lingo :( . ...

Sorry, I don't know all the flooring lingo :( . I was going to use the flooring cleats at 2 inch length but wasn't sure if i should be using a 16 or 18 gauge. Some people say the 16 gauge can...
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

czizzi So you are saying I should not use...

czizzi

So you are saying I should not use glue with the wider sized planks? What size nail would be best for ash flooring? Subfloor is 3/4 inch plywood of 16 on center joists.
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

Yes they are tongue and groove boards and they...

Yes they are tongue and groove boards and they are multiple widths. Do you think 16 or 18 gauge nails would be best?
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Views: 1,431
Posted By sgruver78

Before I begin (Hardwood Install)

So I have never laid down hardwood flooring but am pretty handy and worked in a wood shop for many years in my younger life. I just bought some skipped planed ash flooring from the local lumber mill...
10-24-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By sgruver78

One last question and I will stop bothering you...

One last question and I will stop bothering you guys! Now that I have too much water in my brine tank will it automatically go to the right level on my next generation or would I need to syphon out...
10-24-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By sgruver78

Thanks for all the help everyone! I was able to...

Thanks for all the help everyone! I was able to pinpoint the problem and make the repair. I was thinking that after the generation the salt level was going down but actually the water was rising. ...
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By sgruver78

Thanks to everyone, I now have no air in my...

Thanks to everyone, I now have no air in my system. Just had to crank up the pressure a little more just like you said!!!
10-20-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By sgruver78

Age-Assume it was original to the house so 1992 ...

Age-Assume it was original to the house so 1992

Water Quality-Seems clear but have approximately 18 grains on my tester of hardness

3 people

Control Valve- Marlo ML-22D


After regen I am...
10-20-18, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By sgruver78

Bathroom to Bedroom Transition/Threshold

I need advice, I just tiled my bathroom and I plan on putting in hardwood floor in my bedroom. Well after tiling I noticed that they are not going to match up as perfect as I hoped so I need to...
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By sgruver78

this might be a dumb question to a pro but since...

this might be a dumb question to a pro but since i am not I am going to ask. How do i maintain the 25lbs of pressure in order to bleed the zone? usually as soon as I open the drain for that zone it...
10-18-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By sgruver78

It is a day system. Is there anyway a homeowner...

It is a day system. Is there anyway a homeowner like me can check into this seal before I call in a pro?
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