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It was a stubborn b... but I finally got it out...

It was a stubborn b... but I finally got it out along with a fair amount of crud. I pretty much wore out the green tool doing it and my back will be hurting for days. Home Depot is all out of the 1.5...
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Thank you! I just ordered one of those tools from...

Thank you! I just ordered one of those tools from Amazon. It's amazing how many problems can be solved by knowing the right words to search for. If I still can't get the aerator out I'll try the...
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I can't get it out. It looks like I should be...

I can't get it out. It looks like I should be able to force the needle-nose pliers into the openings and turn but I can't. It won't move. Unless someone has a better idea I'm going to have to drill...
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I used needle-nose pliers and broke the white...

I used needle-nose pliers and broke the white grid off. Some crud came out and the flow is better but not what it should be. I'll take another picture and work on it more later when my back feels...
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The faucet was here when I bought the house. The...

The faucet was here when I bought the house. The previous residents did so many stupid and incompetent DIY things here you wouldn't believe it.

I got a picture of the nozzle with my phone and...
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Slow bathroom faucet with nozzle that can't be removed and cleaned

Hot and cold are equally slow so I'm sure there's a blockage in the nozzle. I recently had an outdoor water leak repair and all the other fixtures had to be cleaned. The filter appears to be white...
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I tried to loosen the collar to press the pipe...

I tried to loosen the collar to press the pipe back inside but now it's completely stuck. Trying to turn it with a crescent wrench is causing the entire under sink drain system to twist. Another pipe...
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It's not fixed after all. The pipe isn't even...

It's not fixed after all. The pipe isn't even connected to the collar I tightened. They're just butted together. Some previous resident screwed up or had this work done and got ripped off. I'm going...
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Thank you! I think it's fixed. Sometimes I'm...

Thank you! I think it's fixed. Sometimes I'm amazed at how a repair that's simple to a plumber seems like magic to someone who's never done that kind of work. I thought those white PVC pipes were all...
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I didn't know it had screw threads inside!...

I didn't know it had screw threads inside! Looking from left to right, should I turn it clockwise or counterclockwise?
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Question How to fix leaky kitchen sink pipe collar

What's the best way to fix this kind of leak? The red arrow in the picture shows the place the water is dripping...
01-27-21, 06:25 PM
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The project is finished. The door locks now,...

The project is finished. The door locks now, which makes everyone happy because the room it protects is a bathroom with a shower. No one wants other people walking in while it's in use. I just have...
01-19-21, 12:25 PM
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Posted By Balrog49

That's what I thought. Moving the strike plate up...

That's what I thought. Moving the strike plate up a quarter-inch is easier than moving the doorknob. I have an oscillating tool so I can extend the strike plate indentation, then fill in and paint...
01-17-21, 12:56 PM
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Cut in half? Shouldn't I cut them to the exact...

Cut in half? Shouldn't I cut them to the exact depth of the drilled-out hole?
01-16-21, 01:23 PM
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Good idea but it won't work in this case. I...

Good idea but it won't work in this case. I measured the distance between the top of the latch bolt and the opening in the strike plate. It's almost exactly a quarter-inch. Enlarging the opening...
01-16-21, 11:29 AM
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Posted By Balrog49

A solution occurred to me: find some dowel the...

A solution occurred to me: find some dowel the right diameter and wood-glue it into the old screw holes. I don't know whether or not dowel that size exists. Another idea is to countersink the old...
01-16-21, 10:27 AM
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Posted By Balrog49

How to fix a misaligned interior door lock

The lock won't latch because the strike plate is mounted slightly less than a quarter-inch too high. Sloppy work by whoever installed it. If I extend the strike plate indentation and remount it, the...
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Thanks to all who responded. I intend to use the...

Thanks to all who responded. I intend to use the space for storage so I'll try to do the job with an old-fashioned hammer and nails. If my aging arm gets too tired I'll use a drill and wood screws.
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Posted By Balrog49

Which Type of Nail Gun?

I want to nail plywood flooring onto rafters but I've never used a nail gun before. Do I need a finishing or framing nailer? Electric or pneumatic? Rent one or buy one and sell it when I'm done?
11-21-20, 11:41 AM
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Posted By Balrog49

Need advice on unfinished storage area mess

I've never dealt with a mess like this before. My house, which was built in 1977, has an unheated attic-type room that runs front to back. The front half has plywood flooring and lighting and has...
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