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  0 Thread: New Water Heater
Post: RE: New Water Heater
I installed a heat pump water heater about 4 years ago. I got an 80 gallon Bradford-White. Haven’t had any issues. I replaced a 50gal natural gas unit so I can’t make a direct comparison between a ...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 4 1,201 06-08-2022, 06:49 AM
  0 Thread: Mouse smell in tractor
Post: Mouse smell in tractor
My father passed a year ago and I’m slowly taking all of the tools from his house including his lawn tractor. It’s in great condition because he barely used it. It sat in that shed for a couple of y...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 3 1,070 05-27-2022, 07:11 AM
  0 Thread: Which thinset?
Post: Which thinset?
I am going to install subway tile in my shower.  I've never tiled before but the only thing that is intimidating to me is choosing the correct thinset.  The only thing I can't figure out is which thin...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 9 1,884 10-04-2021, 07:51 AM
  0 Thread: Sistering joists
Post: RE: Sistering joists
WoodworkerTom Wrote: (08-08-2021, 08:26 AM) -- You can use steel strapping 14 guage if I recall.  You start on one side at top end, angled down to the middle of the span, buy strapping with screw hol...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 18 5,072 08-12-2021, 11:48 AM
  0 Thread: New water heater- sulphur smell
Post: RE: New water heater- sulphur smell
i heard a guy talking about this subject on the radio a few weeks ago. He stated that operating a water heater at 120 degrees will promote bacterial growth that will produce a sulfur smell. He recom...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 12 3,222 04-08-2021, 02:55 PM
  0 Thread: Home Chimneys
Post: RE: Home Chimneys
JTTHECLOCKMAN Wrote: (01-28-2021, 10:10 AM) -- Anyone with knowledge of new rules when installing a new furnace and or water heater. Or do you know the rules to when you need to install a steel liner...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 5 1,228 01-31-2021, 09:47 AM
  0 Thread: OSB vs plywood shelving
Post: RE: OSB vs plywood shelving
I recently made a couple of 12' long x 24" deep shelves using OSB. I wanted plywood but I decided to save a little bit of money and go with OSB while standing in the store. I used a 2x2" cleat on the...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 21 10,394 01-28-2021, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Light Switch Wires
Post: RE: Light Switch Wires
Robert Adams Wrote: (12-01-2020, 12:50 PM) -- The reason it isn't allowed anymore is because dimmers and timers and wifi switches require a neutral at the switch. Even if that weren't the case it's b...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 13 4,528 12-02-2020, 06:12 PM
  0 Thread: Copper pipe at the cabin we bought
Post: RE: Copper pipe at the cabin we bought
fredhargis Wrote: (10-01-2020, 05:22 AM) --  While sweating pipe is fairly easy (cleaning is the big thing)  -- Clean, Clean, CLEAN is the key.  Apply some flux and heat the pipe using MAPP gas.  If ...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 14 4,443 10-02-2020, 02:50 PM
  0 Thread: Liberty Sewage pump kit
Post: Liberty Sewage pump kit
I am in the process of adding a bathroom in my basement.  i have always been told the Zoeller is the "go to" pump for sewage pumps but liberty pumps makes a kit that includes a good looking basin.  Do...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 2 1,273 07-24-2020, 03:01 PM
  0 Thread: Deck board shortage?
Post: Deck board shortage?
Friend of mine called my to do some repairs on his deck including replacing several rotted '90's vintage PT deck boards.  I gave him a detailed list of everything we would need.  I show up to do the w...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 8 4,507 06-14-2020, 06:10 AM
  0 Thread: window trim for vinyl siding and other questions
Post: window trim for vinyl siding and other questions
Wild turkey posted a question last week inquiring about vinyl siding.  I need to reside my house and I'm going to use Harvey industries Premium non-insulated Vinyl but I need to make some choices abou...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 5 3,361 05-20-2020, 07:11 PM
  0 Thread: concrete foundation flaking
Post: RE: concrete foundation flaking
Roly Wrote: (03-01-2020, 02:29 PM) -- Looks like moisture coming through the wall.  Look outside to see if it a low spot causing it.    Try to correct that and or dig down and seal the outside of the...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 5 2,938 03-01-2020, 02:58 PM
  0 Thread: concrete foundation flaking
Post: concrete foundation flaking
I removed an old shelving unit from a corner of my basement and found a section of the wall had some flaking and efflorescence.  What is the best way to treat this area?  I want to put some pink foam ...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 5 2,938 03-01-2020, 01:38 PM
  0 Thread: dryer vent
Post: RE: dryer vent
as the OP, I ended up buying this flapper https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NYBKWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It just arrived today so I plan to install it tomorrow while i...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 24 10,133 01-24-2020, 03:18 PM
  0 Thread: dryer vent
Post: dryer vent
I have to move the clothes dryer vent in my basement from the rear walkout wall (8' above grade) to the front of the house which is only about 12" above grade.  I am looking for the best outside vent ...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 24 10,133 01-05-2020, 05:32 PM
  0 Thread: garage lights
Post: RE: garage lights
Those are the ones I was looking for but couldn't find! Thank you, already ordered.
 carwashguy Home Improvement 2 1,475 11-02-2019, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: garage lights
Post: garage lights
I need some lights for my garage and basement workshop.  I remember someone here making some recommendations (I think it was from Amazon) but can't find the thread.  Any recommendations?  I'd prefer 4...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 2 1,475 11-02-2019, 09:23 AM
  0 Thread: Chimney Removal
Post: RE: Chimney Removal
I removed a chimney from my 1962 ranch this year in order to make room to add a bathroom in my basement.  A lot of hard work but should be worth it. I sent my family away to Vermont for a weekend so ...
 carwashguy Home Improvement 12 7,485 07-19-2019, 04:18 AM
  0 Thread: Cheap Pantyhose
Post: RE: Cheap Pantyhose
Did you get a funny look from the clerk at CVS?
 carwashguy Home Improvement 4 1,979 05-22-2019, 05:12 PM

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