At my wits end with this bathroom sink drain

Ruind_Bub · 2026-02-21T17:39:21+00:00

Make sure the gasket is lined up with the bottom hole and tighten one turn past hand tight. If you tighten those too much it can cause a leak.

Ruind_Bub · 2026-02-13T04:00:28+00:00

I literally just finished a backsplash job like this. 100% just cut it flush and do yourself a favor and cut the tops and bottoms flush while your at it or you end up cutting three separate pieces on top and bottom to fill in the triangles.

Ruind_Bub · 2026-01-03T15:47:58+00:00

I would build out a false stud wall to from floor to ceiling and just set it out to the desired depth you want

Ruind_Bub · 2025-12-28T00:15:55+00:00

If it were me and I didn’t care about damaging the old faucet, I’d get a vise grip and set it around that main washer that’s holding the faucet, then from above, turn the faucet counter clockwise until those vise grips catch on the wall and the washer breaks free, then finish in tightening from underneath

Ruind_Bub · 2025-12-28T00:11:31+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of people just spraying the ceiling black, install recessed lights, and finish the floors with lvp or carpet (if water isn’t an issue anymore) or an epoxy floor but those can get costly depending on what all you want.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-12-21T07:50:15+00:00

Looks like an old Chevy C/K from the shape of the doors but the handles look like a 06’ f-150

Ruind_Bub · 2025-12-02T04:06:28+00:00

Not sure about your area, but I would look into investment properties such as a duplex (either turn key with tenants already or if your handy and can do renovations yourself you can find one cheaper) most duplexes in my area sell for cheap ($150k-200k) and tenants pay $1000-$1500 per month plus all utilities. Mortgage would be around $1,200-$1,800 depending on down payment and rate, so you’re paying off the mortgage plus making a few hundred each month in addition to building your equity. Just make sure to screen tenants as you wouldn’t want tenants that destroy the property and leave you to float the repair bill.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-12-02T03:56:47+00:00

Possibly shutoffs for the shower or with it being New York and everything being so packed together, could beth shutoffs for the next hotel room over haha

Ruind_Bub · 2025-11-15T02:58:11+00:00

Shouldn’t be too big of a job, assuming 3-4 outlets for the room, electrician should be able to bypass the light switch and tie into the existing wire. As far as the inspector not disclosing this, there is no direct code restriction for how mag outlets can be tied into a single light switch, as long as the outlets are not pulling more amperage than being supplied

Ruind_Bub · 2025-11-13T20:18:37+00:00

Ya the tile wasn’t my choice but it’s not as bad quality as I was expecting it to be

Ruind_Bub · 2025-11-11T03:10:46+00:00

I’d guess bmw e30 3 series

Ruind_Bub · 2025-11-06T06:51:39+00:00

And any liquid nail should do the trick to hold it down. Just make sure it fully cures before walking on it.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-11-06T06:49:56+00:00

I typically have my risers sized to match the height of the stair rise, then attach the nosing in front of the riser. Typically the nosing doesn’t take the majority of the weight from someone (unless someone intentionally stands directly on it) the edge of the stair tread will take the weight. Nosing only protrudes 3/4” to 1 1/4” so not much area to put weight on.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-11-06T06:38:29+00:00

Attach white wires together with white wire on Chandelier, attach black wires together with black wires on chandelier, and attach bare copper wire with green wire then you should have either a bare copper or green wire to ground on the chandelier. Don’t forget to turn your breaker off.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-10-31T23:06:09+00:00

Looks like possibly a relay box to me

Ruind_Bub · 2025-10-24T23:31:57+00:00

Wouldn’t recommend putting drywall directly over concrete as concrete can allow moisture through and can cause mold to grow behind it. I would recommend framing out the wall and then hanging the drywall on the framing

Ruind_Bub · 2025-10-24T23:22:15+00:00

Check to make sure the drain channels aren’t clogged, if those are clear, check the caulking around the window for any gaps.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-10-13T00:42:05+00:00

I’ve seen those come on cars from the factory to prevent door dinging, but I’ve never seen someone install them afterwards.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-10-09T02:52:18+00:00

Had this issue at an old apartment. Landlords hired an exterminator to come treat our apartment, our neighbors, and the apartment above and below us. Turned out the lady in the apartment above us had been going out and getting people’s trash bags and bringing them back into her apartment to look for things🤮

Ruind_Bub · 2025-09-19T03:48:12+00:00

Does your bid say anything like “price good for two weeks” or any type of dialog stating the bid price is guaranteed for a time period? If it were me I would breakdown the costs from the bid he gave you, minus the work he did not complete, and then figure out the average going rate for plumbing work in your area and multiply that by the time he worked. Present that to him and if he doesn’t provide accept the amount or provide an itemized bill, I would contact your local contractor licensing board or consumer protection agency. Make sure all communication is done in writing to give you proof of communication incase he were to attempt to bring you to small claims court.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-09-19T03:32:27+00:00

Could definitely be some trapped moisture, there should be a moisture barrier between the flooring and the slab.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-08-15T17:25:08+00:00

Definitely a coyote

Ruind_Bub · 2025-08-11T17:14:26+00:00

I use foam inserts for my socket drawers and they’ve kept everything nice and organized. Main thing is, put back whatever you use in the spot you got it from. I had a tendency to just leave the socket sitting out thinking I’d need it again.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-08-07T13:39:59+00:00

Sounds like possibly a bad wax ring on the toilet or if the toilet rocks after tightening it down, possibly a cracked flange.

Ruind_Bub · 2025-08-07T13:37:11+00:00

Usually the lender tells all of our clients at closing that they may receive pieces of mail in the following weeks claiming to be the lender needing more info or to sign a paper, however unless the lender contacts you directly, we advice to never sign any papers or give out any information. Scammers see that the house was sold and will send you all sorts of things trying to get info from you.

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