Discussion Forum
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Where to find old plumbing parts?
Anybody know of a good source for tub drains that are no longer made? I've got a wondeful corner tub, but the tub shoe is leaking and needs to be replaced. …
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Floor: Wonderboard v Durok v Hardibacker
Guys, There has been a lot of discussion over the years about CB underlayment, and I'd like an update on the latest opinions. I've done lots of bathrooms before, but…
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Painting before glue-up: Strength ?
For paint-grade furniture and cabinets (ply and 1"-by, no MDF), lately I have found myself priming many of the pieces before assembly to make the final painting easier. Then I glue…
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Central air system refrigerant
I had central air installed in 2006 (Unico system). The installation company came out this spring to do a check and tuneup. They had to add refrigerant, but said that's…
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5/8″ to 3/8″ arbor reducing bushing?
Needed new blades for my Craftsman 19.2 v trim saws. So I went out and got a deal on 10 of them. Now come to find out they are 5/8"…
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Dinged on point-of-sale inspection
My next door neighbor (Cleveland area) underwent the required inspection by the city in order to put his house on the market. One of the items that the city inspector…
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Electric inside very weird curtain walls
I am in the midst of an electrical upgrade to a condo. The building was originally apartments and looks like it was built in the early '50s. Not sure when it was converted…
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Putting a hook on your fishtape
It happens now and again that my steel fishtape loses its hook --- either I have to cut it off, or (less frequently) it breaks off. Not only do I…
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Sawzall blade for plaster ?
What kind of blade do you guys use for cutting traditional plaster over metal lath? I just installed a couple of electrical boxes in a (well-cured) three-coat plaster job that was…
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1″ to 5/8″ circ saw arbor convertor ?
I've got an old 12" table saw, still in excellent condition and a solid workhorse for me. It has a 5/8" arbor. I've been using the same four blades (steel not carbide…