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Posted By michiganman

I've never had good luck with those retrofit...

I've never had good luck with those retrofit clips. They don't seem to hold the light firm against the ceiling.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I ordered some progress lighting trims, I will...

Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans

03-26-18, 12:20 PM

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Posted By michiganman

So I have to stick to the progress lighting trim...

So I have to stick to the progress lighting trim I am guessing? There system seems proprietary with none of the LED retrofits wanting to work with it without some modification clips I posted earlier.

Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans

03-26-18, 11:33 AM

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Views: 889

Posted By michiganman

Thanks for replies. Here is the rest of the...

Thanks for replies. Here is the rest of the pieces to the puzzle (see attached pictures).

It seems like most replacement trips use the torsion clips on the side. I suppose I can add those to this...

Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans

03-26-18, 08:42 AM

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Views: 889

Posted By michiganman

Convert this shower light to recessed

I've got a light above my shower. I'd like to convert it to a recessed light. Can someone get me started? I've done electrical, just not sure exactly what to get. Above is an insulated attic. Can I...

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

02-01-18, 07:11 AM

Replies: 4

Air lock in condensate pump output

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Posted By michiganman

Thanks for the replies. I am debating whether to...

Thanks for the replies. I am debating whether to dump the tube in to my sump (there is no pump, it gravity drains) or set up the air gap. I am leaning toward sump - seems like I won't have to worry...

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

01-31-18, 12:52 PM

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Air lock in condensate pump output

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Posted By michiganman

Air lock in condensate pump output

I installed a whole house steam humidifier. It has a drain that occasionally drains out it's steam generating container. I have the drain piped in to the condensate pump on the furnace.

I live in...

Forum: Walls and Ceilings

08-30-17, 03:08 PM

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Posted By michiganman

I agree the placement seems load bearing but I...

I agree the placement seems load bearing but I think it is just a coincidence. The builder is no longer around. It's not carried down to the foundation.

Forum: Walls and Ceilings

08-30-17, 11:33 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By michiganman

Check out the pictures in the basement where the...

Check out the pictures in the basement where the column sits. No beefed up structure down there, further evidence it's decorative in my opinion. Also the columns appear to have seams, I wouldn't...

Forum: Doors, Skylights and Windows

08-24-17, 10:34 AM

Replies: 6

What size door do I need

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Posted By michiganman

Is the sill on a 6 9/16" door measure at 6 9/16"...

Is the sill on a 6 9/16" door measure at 6 9/16" as well?

Forum: Doors, Skylights and Windows

08-24-17, 09:15 AM

Replies: 6

What size door do I need

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Posted By michiganman

Thanks for the replies. Do most doors come with...

Thanks for the replies. Do most doors come with an adjustable threshold? This is the door I was looking at:

JELD-WEN 32 in. x 80 in. 6-Panel Primed 20 Minute Fire Rated Steel Prehung Right-Hand...

Forum: Doors, Skylights and Windows

08-24-17, 07:34 AM

Replies: 6

What size door do I need

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Posted By michiganman

What size door do I need

I am replacing a garage to home entry door. I've done a lot around the house, but I'm having a slight issue figuring out exactly what size door I need here. It's 32x80 but the depth is what I'm...

Forum: Walls and Ceilings

08-16-17, 01:24 PM

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Posted By michiganman

I still haven't done anything with this. I am...

I still haven't done anything with this. I am guessing decorative but I am really torn on whether to bring a structural engineer out. I think they would laugh at me. I mean, you can slide a ruler...

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

05-23-17, 10:50 PM

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Posted By michiganman

Isn't the top part of that the vent? What else...

Isn't the top part of that the vent? What else would it be?

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

05-22-17, 02:11 PM

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Posted By michiganman

Well I got the one done. Of course I forgot to...

Well I got the one done. Of course I forgot to snap pictures but I will when I get a chance. But it worked out pretty good, put a new elbow out of the wall. I bought a 60 degree and a 45 degree. Of...

Forum: Walls and Ceilings

05-22-17, 01:52 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,843

Posted By michiganman

Decorative column, or load bearing?

Have two columns in the main floor of my house. I don't think they are load bearing, but wanted to get some other opinions.

See pictures of one of the columns. They seem hollow, and you can...

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

05-21-17, 09:50 AM

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Posted By michiganman

Is this the right part to extend the arm of the...

Is this the right part to extend the arm of the p-trap?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-1-1-4-in-Plastic-Straight-Coupling/1071635

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

05-20-17, 09:36 PM

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Posted By michiganman

Thanks for the reply and taking the time to edit...

Thanks for the reply and taking the time to edit my photo. Makes sense now. So the trap arm will come right out of the pipe that goes in to the wall? In that picture at the very bottom of your post...

Forum: Plumbing and Piping

05-20-17, 07:29 PM

Replies: 11