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06-04-21, 10:19 AM
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High Pitched Noise from Exhaust Fan When Off

One of my bathroom exhaust fans makes a loud high pitched squealing sound at times when it is off. There are 3 bathrooms total in the house. It is only one on particular that does this. The only...
11-19-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By jdanehl

AS far as bulbs, I have recently lost...

AS far as bulbs, I have recently lost incandescent, CFL and a halogen. I don't think vibration has anything to do with it. I'm in a house and just don't think that's an issue. One of the fixtures,...
11-16-17, 06:22 AM
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Views: 1,468
Posted By jdanehl

Electrical System Issue?

I have recently noticed that various fixtures in my house are burning out light bulbs rapidly. One of the fixtures is new. I don't know if the likely cause would be the fixture itself or if there...
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Views: 710
Posted By jdanehl

Thank you for your help. I'm going to look into...

Thank you for your help. I'm going to look into the alarm for the short term and the secondary pit long term.
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Views: 710
Posted By jdanehl

One other question.... If I have the room and...

One other question.... If I have the room and want to go to this extreme, would it be out of the question to have a secondary ejector pit dug for overflow? I agree that a power failure is the least...
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Views: 710
Posted By jdanehl

Thank you for the reply. I guess my initial...

Thank you for the reply. I guess my initial thinking was including the case where I am say on vacation, but I suppose I could simply unplug the softener while I'm away.
In doing some reading I have...
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Views: 710
Posted By jdanehl

Ejector Backup Possibilities

Hello,
I'm wondering what the best strategies are to ensure that my finished basement stays dry. I have a ground water sump with a water powered backup already but I also have an ejector pump and it...
03-05-14, 07:38 AM
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Views: 1,133
Posted By jdanehl

raised bed planter for vegetable garden

Hello group,
I am completely new to gardening, so apologies in advance for any dumb questions :) . I'd like to try my hand at creating a raised bed vegetable garden. I think technically I want to...
09-29-13, 08:25 AM
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Views: 1,317
Posted By jdanehl

Thank you for your reply Chandler. I know what...

Thank you for your reply Chandler. I know what you mean regarding what is truly "organic" My definition is using natural things so my small children playing on it will not be adversely affected. I...
09-26-13, 01:32 PM
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Views: 1,317
Posted By jdanehl

Organic Lawn Care

I had plans of beginning an organic lawn care program this past spring. Well, it's fall now and I have yet to start. I have not put any chemicals (weed killers, fertilizers, pest control, etc.) on my...
06-04-13, 12:21 PM
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Views: 10,971
Posted By jdanehl

Part of this floor was set by a "professional"...

Part of this floor was set by a "professional" tile setter. he gave the OK for the thinset. he also mixed his own for the portion he set. He back buttered, I did not. the tiles are 6x6, 12x12, and...
06-04-13, 11:52 AM
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Views: 10,971
Posted By jdanehl

Failed Thinset??

I'm trying to understand what could be the casue for a thinset failure. At least I believe I have a thinset failure. I installed a porcelin tile floor in my kitchen/laundry room about a year and a...
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Views: 12,158
Posted By jdanehl

Thank you all for your replies. Debating between...

Thank you all for your replies. Debating between 1/2 and 1/4. As far as the material and a little background, I have just pulled out a failed porcelin tile install, including screwed down cement...
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Views: 12,158
Posted By jdanehl

What grade of plywood to use for raising subfloor under laminate?

I am installing a floating laminate floor in my kitchen. I removed the old floor and am down to the 3/4 inch decking. I need to raise the sub-floor (1/4 inch should do) to avoid large gaps in door...
05-28-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
Posted By jdanehl

The DR was definitely installed with liquid nails...

The DR was definitely installed with liquid nails shot out of a caulk gun. I had a floor installer come o ut and look and his theory is that a thick bead of the liquid nails may be creating a ridge...
05-23-13, 05:52 PM
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Views: 1,352
Posted By jdanehl

Thanks for the reply. So you don't think that...

Thanks for the reply. So you don't think that leaving the concrete board will pose any issue down the road?
05-23-13, 01:45 PM
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Views: 1,352
Posted By jdanehl

Tile and subfloor demo questions

I have a failed tile floor in my kitchen that I will be replacing with a floating laminate floor. The floor failed due to the durarock subfloor not being instlled properly. The DR was adhered with...
07-24-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,158
Posted By jdanehl

Outdoor Light Issue

I have 3 outdoor lights (1 next to the front door and 2 on either sde of my garage) in which the bulbs are burning out rather quickly. I've even tries CFL bulbs that are supposed to be good for up to...
01-06-09, 06:15 AM
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Views: 1,862
Posted By jdanehl

Cinder Block Foundation Cracks

I have an older home, built in the late '50s, with cinder block foundation. There are cracks in the mortar joints that I'd like to fill as I am trying t sell the house. Any suggestions on what type...
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