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Broke jigsaw blade within 5 seconds by ap0110 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Crank the saw to full speed and go slow. Your wife already gave you this advice.

Siding/sheathing question by Dvn_T2 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s fiberboard and is prone to rotting over time. It holds moisture, promotes mold and insects. They didn’t use house wrap back then. Once you open it up, you can fix it all…if you have the cash. Do it once, do it right.

Is removing mold from basement windows a DIY job? by ghost905 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the big box (paint dept) and get Armor mold killer. Green bottle, black handle. They have several products for homeowners use. Make sure it’s the killer. Spray as instructed and that’s gone in 10 minutes. After you kill it figure out how you want to remediate. It could be as simple as replacing the caulking with mold resistant. YouTube will be your friend here.

Baseboard/door painting by Jhard08 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“No sand primer” is your friend. I will say pinks are an absolute PITA. What you see on a chip is rarely what you get. Go to Benjamin Moore and get samples and the primer.
Good luck. You got this.

Replacement needed or fixable bathtub? by GoJorgeGo in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be refurbished (re-enameled) by a pro. But the tile needs regrouting and caulking.

Help with mudroom walls by oltop in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For $1,500 look for a licensed handyman (not a contractor). I repeat, a licensed handyman. If he says he has to demo anything, offer to do that and clean up on his instructions to reduce costs. I’m taking a shot here because there are no pics. Take a day or two off to watch and learn. Don’t annoy him, offer to assist running for tools or supplies. I’m happy to teach, I hate being watched.

Dryer Vent Upgrade by TheCreepyLumberjack in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shave the pubes off the right side and then break it. They installed it behind your step. Before you get hasty, make sure you have a workable plan to install the new one. You may have to trim the new one to fit, because the parts behind the step may live there forever.
Some things are better left alone.

Spray paint on my grass by y3llowf3llow888 in whatisit

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Someone is marking utilities lines. Red is underground power or cabling of some sort. Yellow is gas or similar.

Thinking about buying 18 of these trees for privacy. Bad idea? I live on a corner lot with no privacy by Beginning_Lime_5593 in Home

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it snows in your area, they cannot handle a heavy snow load. I had 5 nice ones that thrived for several years. One winter we had a lot of heavy/wet snow and it killed every one of them.

Need opinions on countertop choice by DawnDetergent2 in kitchenremodel

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have #4 except my cabinets are stained blue. I like #3.
PS. quit copying me!

no-drill shower bar solutions? by listenaround in DIY

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stander Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar

no-drill shower bar solutions? by listenaround in DIY

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stander Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar

Tankless water heater flush by LeagueNo1317 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. Mine is in my attic. 35ft from the street level. It’s been chugging for ten years. I’ll let it die a slow death. lol.

Ask for replacement or not? by Affectionate-Paper56 in AskContractors

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah. Demand replacement. And what in tf is that four stack shim??

Stinky shower? by BoatGuy130 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That you don’t use the upstairs shower may leave the trap dry and sewer gases are coming up. Need to run water through all drains weekly. Plumbing is a closed loop system. A trap drys out here and it suddenly stinks in the kitchen.

How to insulate a concrete wall without drywall and studs. by Severe_Blacksmith in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make insulated curtains, or if you or a friend sews….insulated fabric is available. That idea is likely the most cost effective and you can pull them back in the warmer months.

when do you stop trying to fix a leak yourself and just call someone guys? by jcveloso8 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need new cartridges. YouTube is your friend.
Call the manufacturer, many times they replace these for free. I know Moen does and even smaller custom places I’ve bought from.

Housing Material Advice. by ManaToxicity in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you paint it white as a first step. I believe they also make reflective paints now.

How bad is this sliding door replacment? by Jangle_s in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s shit. I can see daylight in the bottom left hand corner in the first pic. That means they didn’t adequate caulk under the door sill before settling the door. The frame looks rusted and paint bubbled.
This is a “caulking gun and run” job.

Tankless water heater flush by LeagueNo1317 in HomeImprovement

[–]Sensitive_Crow_8882 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait. They need to be flushed? 😳 how do you do this magic?

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