... You'll cut the water off at the street to close the valve. As far as "emptying the pipes"...I never heard that one, but if you want to do it, find a faucet...
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Frank Pytel
pytelfrank
Nov 1, 2006 12:46 pm
Be careful with those pliers. PVC is a pain to fix. Quick and cheap, but a pain none the less. God Bless Frank Pytel Al Wessel <AlEllen@...> wrote: There...
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Jess Phillips
jasmina252001
Nov 1, 2006 2:33 pm
Can you explain what repoint means in regards to the chimney? Just looking for the knowledge base! Thanks Jess h; Time to repoint. God Bless Frank Pytel harold...
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ronaldwswanson
Nov 1, 2006 4:08 pm
... Al & Others: A word of information on "emptying the pipes": Given the right set of circumstances, I believe that you can also siphon or drain the water...
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Bill Chmelik
chmeliks
Nov 1, 2006 4:17 pm
Jess, in a nutshell, repointing is removing some of the motar in between the bricks and replacing it with new motar. Thus eliminating cracks and sealing the...
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thenceroth
Nov 1, 2006 9:15 pm
The peak of the roof faces southwest, and the shingles are medium brown. It gets alot of sun from noon till sunset. I have ALOT of half inch galvanized pipe...
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Laura Maddox
laurabeth_1list
Nov 1, 2006 9:17 pm
repoint is a fancy Mason's word for touch up the cement mortar "grout" around the bricks. The mason mixes up some mortar and fills in all the spots. You know,...
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sew4fun@...
flopglopple
Nov 1, 2006 9:19 pm
I have seen people use space like that by putting in a "lazy susan" type of item...... In a message dated 10/31/2006 10:59:42 PM Central Standard Time, ...
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john37363
Nov 1, 2006 9:29 pm
Hi, I have a flat roof about 40' by 12' which developed a slight leak recently. I made a temporary repair with some repair compound and this seems to have...
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ransley
daddybob52954
Nov 1, 2006 9:33 pm
As I replied to "forbigjay" I know what my toilet blurps mean and what to do to stop them, so the septic tank pumper truck will be leaving tracks in my yard...
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ransley
daddybob52954
Nov 1, 2006 9:43 pm
... bathroom while my washing machine was draining. I heard a "blurp" noise come from that toilet bowl. What could that mean??< That blurp is the sound of too...
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JIM LANE
captjimbo42
Nov 1, 2006 9:45 pm
cut the hole out nice and square then cut a piece of drywall about 2'' larger and cut the plaster off the extra 2'' but leave the front side of the paper on...
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Frank Pytel
pytelfrank
Nov 1, 2006 11:58 pm
John; The rubber roof rocks. As long as it doesn't get punctured your good to go for at least 30 years. Probably a lot longer. God Bless Frank Pytel john37363...
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Frank Pytel
pytelfrank
Nov 1, 2006 11:59 pm
Jess; Sorry. I get in a hurry sometimes. At the time that I am reading this I see that there are a couple of other posts regarding this issue as well. Here are...
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Jess Phillips
jasmina252001
Nov 2, 2006 12:42 am
Thanks! I'm sure that's something that'll come up soon... Just not too soon I hope! Thanks for the info! Jess_._,___ [Non-text portions of this message have...
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royd55
Nov 2, 2006 3:46 am
I have dealt with flatop roofs on my house for many years, and the technology seems to change constantly. I just did some quick research on the epdm stuff and...
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supatlrg5j
Nov 2, 2006 1:51 pm
REV-A-SHELF, as well as cabinet equip suppliers like Rockler and Louis and CO. have "1/2 susans." ... susan" type of ... right ... I'm ... be...
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Robert Rushing
rshngr
Nov 2, 2006 5:07 pm
You been given good instructions on fixing the hole. The one thing I would do different is to make the hole fit the patch not the patch fit the hole. Most...
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wduke2@...
wduke2
Nov 2, 2006 5:54 pm
I have done this kind of patch and it worked very well. My hole was only about 4" however. Feathering the edges was easier than I thought an then I sprayed...
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Jim Mowreader
nakhuj2000
Nov 2, 2006 9:24 pm
What you really want is a Sprayed Polyurethane Foam roof. It has an R-value of 7.5 per inch of thickness. Everything I can find recommends laying it at a...
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daddybob52954
Nov 2, 2006 11:39 pm
John- I have installed EPDM roofs and many other single ply membrane roofs, both non-asphaltic and asphaltic, for 27 years. That's about how long they have...
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timee7
Nov 2, 2006 11:42 pm
Thanks everyone. When I finish my hole repair I will take a picture and put it in my timee folder....
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james garcia
jrgarciasr
Nov 2, 2006 11:42 pm
Hello folks, I have a major problem: First off it all started when I tried to remove the chrome drain catcher from the tub and managed to break the pipe that...
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lisaquilts320
Nov 2, 2006 11:45 pm
Hi All, Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention an important factor in the second cabinet problem: the dishwasher is right next to the cabinet's left...
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Jess Phillips
jasmina252001
Nov 3, 2006 12:24 am
If it's an end unit nest to the dishwasher, I'd take the plywood length off it and make it an open cabinet that faces what? Perpendicular? for the dishwasher.....
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buldozer453
Nov 3, 2006 1:24 am
... _____________________________________________________________________ ... I you had the tub replaced, presumably by licensed plumbers, then you need to...
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buldozer453
Nov 3, 2006 1:28 am
... just ... All the posts are very helpful. I have a method, which you may want to consider. There are no screws involved. Cut and practice fit a patch of...
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supatlrg5j
Nov 3, 2006 2:28 am
There should be an access panel through which you can see the waste and overflow. ... _____________________________________________________________________...
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royd55
Nov 3, 2006 3:51 am
... That's good info Bob. I always like to hear from someone who has actually personal experience with a product. Having suffered with flat tops for years, i...
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idahoweatherby
Nov 3, 2006 4:14 am
I had a guy come out and take a look at my crumbling chimneys. I have two, one for the fireplace and one that comes up from the basement from the old heat...
