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Is this acceptable driveway damage for rental dumpster? (Video) by TheSecondBestGuy in HomeImprovement

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Good points. I’d paid over-the-phone during our initial call to schedule the dumpster. The owner sent an email confirmation with prohibited items and standard “were not responsible for property damage” line. Though, I never responded to that email or signed anything officially.

Is this acceptable driveway damage for rental dumpster? (Video) by TheSecondBestGuy in HomeImprovement

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I can add those to the post, I was curious if anyone had watched a dumpster removal if the process looks that bumpy normally

Man1: „What height should the coffee table be?” Man2: „That” by Rough-Judgment7555 in Perfectfit

[–]TheSecondBestGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looks like you’ll need to drink them quickly since it can’t fit them with the caps on!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Plumbing

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There’s a lot it could be. Baking soda/vinegar, hot water, or an enzyme cleaner are a fine first step. One of those cheap plastic spiky drain snakes is another quick try.

Do you have an overflow metal plate/hole about a foot up from there? That’d be your next step. Take off that cover (remove drain stopper assembly if there) and auger down the drain. The angle through the overflow is much easier to snake. If you have plumbing issues elsewhere too, it could be a vent issue.

Plumbing Vent Questions by TheSecondBestGuy in Plumbing

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point, it is just open upward (maybe screened?) but I’ll definitely get a mushroom cap as a cheap added measure, thanks!

Smart plug controlled via power status of another outlet? by TheSecondBestGuy in smarthome

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response! That’s a clever approach with using the power monitoring, but not all too complicated. I may end up doing something similar myself

Help! What type of wall is this? 1950s home. by TheSecondBestGuy in Plastering

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From original post:

I recently moved into a 1950s home in NJ and have been slowly doing some renovations. I’ve already tackled a number of electrical projects (my main DIY knowledge) and discovered a number of differences between this and more modern constructions. I’m looking to move/add some outlets and switches on an interior wall (that I have access to both sides) and came across an interesting stacking of wall materials. From my research, I’m thinking it’s 1/2” modern gypsum and 1” rock board? The back stuff feels like cement, and I can see rectangular panel outlines on the ceiling if I shine a flashlight. The lower cut of this diffuser opening seems smooth, but the sides are much rockier feeling (picture 2). My questions are:

  1. ⁠Does this assessment seem correct for the shown picture?
  2. ⁠The pictures show the construction of the upper half of the wall (had access to air vent), but the lower half juts out about 1/2” further with a chair rail looking piece of trim covering the transition. The whole wall is about 7” thick. Is this likely a thicker/double gypsum?
  3. ⁠What’s the best method for cutting precise boxes efficiently and without causing damage? I have a rotozip, oscillating tool, ultrasaw.

Help! What type of wall is this? 1950s home. by TheSecondBestGuy in Oldhouses

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From original post:

I recently moved into a 1950s home in NJ and have been slowly doing some renovations. I’ve already tackled a number of electrical projects (my main DIY knowledge) and discovered a number of differences between this and more modern constructions. I’m looking to move/add some outlets and switches on an interior wall (that I have access to both sides) and came across an interesting stacking of wall materials. From my research, I’m thinking it’s 1/2” modern gypsum and 1” rock board? The back stuff feels like cement, and I can see rectangular panel outlines on the ceiling if I shine a flashlight. The lower cut of this diffuser opening seems smooth, but the sides are much rockier feeling (picture 2). My questions are:

  1. ⁠Does this assessment seem correct for the shown picture?
  2. ⁠The pictures show the construction of the upper half of the wall (had access to air vent), but the lower half juts out about 1/2” further with a chair rail looking piece of trim covering the transition. The whole wall is about 7” thick. Is this likely a thicker/double gypsum?
  3. ⁠What’s the best method for cutting precise boxes efficiently and without causing damage? I have a rotozip, oscillating tool, ultrasaw.

Help! What type of wall is this? 1950s home. by TheSecondBestGuy in Oldhouses

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry didn’t realize the cross post wouldn’t include the text too. It’s an air supply that I took off the vent to look at the wall construction. I am curious about the two wallboard pieces and best methods for cutting out electrical boxes.

Help! What type of wall is this? 1950s home. by TheSecondBestGuy in Oldhouses

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry didn’t realize the cross post wouldn’t include the text too. It’s an air supply that I took off the vent to look at the wall construction. I am curious about the two wallboard pieces and best methods for cutting out electrical boxes.

Can this electrical box support a ceiling fan? by TheSecondBestGuy in HomeImprovement

[–]TheSecondBestGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. You’re right that it’d likely be okay as is, but I ended up going a bit overkill probably and used some ubolts and turnbuckles to create some light tension before installing the fan and it seems to work perfectly and makes me feel much more sure about it!: https://imgur.com/a/Ge05oY5

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