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Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
10-14-19, 11:35 AM
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What is this wood damage from and how can I protect against it?
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That's a good thought, but the kids are young and...
That's a good thought, but the kids are young and we are almost always with them outside. Could this be from deer? Or squirrels? I also thought of falling tree debris, but that's not consistent with...
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Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
10-14-19, 07:50 AM
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What is this wood damage from and how can I protect against it?
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What is this wood damage from and how can I protect against it?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xSQV6Ff1Zf9ZRt7AA
This is a backyard playset. It's only about a year old. I've noticed this kind of damage that looks like it's from an animal of some kind. The playset...
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05-05-18, 05:21 PM
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How to fix this door latch?
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Well I am not 100% sure there isn't anything...
Well I am not 100% sure there isn't anything wrong with the hinge/frame/jamb. This is my first time dealing with this kind of problem. Do these pictures help? It looks rectangular and evenly spaced...
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05-04-18, 06:07 PM
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How to fix this door latch?
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This house was built in the 90s, and the door was...
This house was built in the 90s, and the door was like this when we moved in. So I'm not really sure why it is so far off, but one thing I can say is the door actually does have fairly even spacing...
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05-04-18, 02:54 PM
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How to fix this door latch?
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That did not work, it seems like the frame must...
That did not work, it seems like the frame must have settled resulting in the door being misaligned even though the hinges are screwed in all the way. Any other suggestions?
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05-04-18, 05:27 AM
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How to fix this door latch?
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How to fix this door latch?
The latch part is somehow vertically off by a good half inch or so from fitting in the hole. My first though is to take off the female part and fill the hole with some kind of epoxy or wood filler,...
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04-21-18, 10:41 AM
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Convert coax cable coming out of wall into an outlet
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Convert coax cable coming out of wall into an outlet
I have a coax cable (for cable/internet) just coming out of the wall, like this picture shows. The end is male, intended to go right into the TV/modem/cable box. The cable is actually quite long, at...
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Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
04-14-18, 05:23 PM
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What kind of shower faucet cartridge do I need?
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Thanks PJ! I'm surprised a web search didn't turn...
Thanks PJ! I'm surprised a web search didn't turn up that answer. .
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Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
04-14-18, 08:31 AM
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What kind of shower faucet cartridge do I need?
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What kind of shower faucet cartridge do I need?
My shower handle is getting very difficult to turn, so I am looking at replacing the cartridge. I disassembled it and pulled out the old cartridge but was unable to find a model number that I could...
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Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
03-10-18, 07:25 AM
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Recommendation on fixing broken cabinet hinge
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Thanks for those details. I'm not sure the...
Thanks for those details. I'm not sure the picture shows this clearly but the hinge was actually ripped off the cabinet interior, not the door. Does what you suggested still apply? The basic idea of...
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Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
03-10-18, 06:50 AM
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Recommendation on fixing broken cabinet hinge
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Recommendation on fixing broken cabinet hinge
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EFzIiSTDdOK4JTjw2
this kitchen cabinet hinge got ripped off of the cabinet. I would prefer to not have to replace the actual cabinets or cut any section of them. Is there...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-27-17, 12:37 PM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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How would Tilex be different than any other...
How would Tilex be different than any other cleaner like 409 or a bleach or a vinegar cleaner? What about Lysol?
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-27-17, 11:38 AM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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We do use bath fans, but probably not for 20 mins...
We do use bath fans, but probably not for 20 mins after the shower. We have a kitchen fan that we use some times but it just goes to a filter, not an exhaust. He did test the floor, although both the...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-26-17, 12:32 PM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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No vents in the toe kick. I think there may be a...
No vents in the toe kick. I think there may be a mild smell on the upper wall cabinets, the big offenders are the base cabinets though.
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-26-17, 04:34 AM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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Last night I moved our humidity gauge upstairs to...
Last night I moved our humidity gauge upstairs to the bedroom and it read almost 70% this morning. Which I guess makes sense - the temperature drops, the AC stops running, the humidity rises. As...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-25-17, 01:12 PM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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We have definitely seen, and cleaned mold off...
We have definitely seen, and cleaned mold off drawers and cabinets that are on the other side of the kitchen as the sink. We definitely notice it coming from the cabinets and not the sink...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-25-17, 11:12 AM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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Right, this is a multi-zoned single system. Also...
Right, this is a multi-zoned single system. Also I have a slab, there is no basement. The first guy who came out commented that my slab was unusually high off the ground, maybe 3 feet? But he also...
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-25-17, 09:31 AM
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
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HVAC as primary focus in a mold/mildew issue
Hi all,
The background info:
- We are in central North Carolina - a humid area!
- Bought the house last May
- We are having problems with mold/mildew in the kitchen cabinets. It's smelly...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
09-22-17, 06:06 AM
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Is this ceiling fixture box suitable for a ceiling fan? Or how do I replace it?
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Is this ceiling fixture box suitable for a ceiling fan? Or how do I replace it?
I have replaced several light fixtures with ceiling fans in my house using an "old work/renovation" brace similar to this:
15.5 cu. in. Retrofit Ceiling Fan Saf-T-Brace-0110000 - The Home Depot...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
06-11-17, 01:05 PM
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Got a free ceiling fan/light, need to replace the light pull chain switch
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Got a free ceiling fan/light, need to replace the light pull chain switch
See pictures here (http://imgur.com/a/qWr3O)
I got this ceiling fan/light for free, but it is missing a pull chain for the light switch. After some googling and taking apart of things, I see I can...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
06-11-17, 08:25 AM
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Is this lighting box suitable for a ceiling fan?
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512
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richpodraza
Thanks for the idea, it worked fairly well. I cut...
Thanks for the idea, it worked fairly well. I cut the old bar with a bolt cutter and twisted/bent it until it broke off the far end, and pried it off the near end with some pliers.
I have also...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
06-10-17, 04:43 PM
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Is this lighting box suitable for a ceiling fan?
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512
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richpodraza
So any suggestions/options for how to get the old...
So any suggestions/options for how to get the old bar out? It is nailed in with a sort of U-shaped nail. And the way the hole is, I can't reach the other end. If I rattle the bar a little I can hear...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
06-10-17, 10:24 AM
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Is this lighting box suitable for a ceiling fan?
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512
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richpodraza
I bought a box from the store, not quite the one...
I bought a box from the store, not quite the one you linked to, but when I went to take the older box out I was surprised to see what I saw. Here are more pictures.
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The bar that...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
06-10-17, 05:50 AM
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Is this lighting box suitable for a ceiling fan?
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512
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richpodraza
Is this lighting box suitable for a ceiling fan?
I don't see any label indicating it is suitable for a fan, but the house was built in '97 I don't know if they did that then. Sorry it's not a great picture, but I do see screws in the back and wires...
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Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
09-12-16, 10:06 AM
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What is this plant? How should I trim it down?
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481
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richpodraza
I am undecided on whether I like it or not. But I...
I am undecided on whether I like it or not. But I definitely want to trim it down without killing it in the meantime. Does it matter how I do that?
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