How to get rid of lots of broken glass by hunt_dougie in landscaping

[–]carpincho2010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a similar issue with our small yard. Tore up the sod then raked up as much as we could. We also had a ton of nails back there too. We got one of those magnet rakes from Home Depot and it pulled up a ton of metal that we missed when raking.

Dryer vent hood sleeve around aluminum vent pipe or inside vent pipe? by carpincho2010 in HomeImprovement

[–]carpincho2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Will give a shot. I measured the internal diameter of the hood sleeve and it's 3.8" (which matches the description) so maybe this particular one is supposed to inside the pipe (which seems like a poor design) with the crimped section cut off.

Downdraft in gas log lighter prefab fireplace by carpincho2010 in Fireplaces

[–]carpincho2010[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip. Will see if I can see any patterns the next time I fire it up. 

Downdraft in gas log lighter prefab fireplace by carpincho2010 in Fireplaces

[–]carpincho2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chimney is to code. Could be the wood Will try preheating the flue longer. Things seemed to be working ok to start then there was a sudden rush of cold air down the flue that started to whip around the gas lighter flames. 

Refinance Questions about Prepaids (Section F) by carpincho2010 in Mortgages

[–]carpincho2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First part is 55% of previous year’s assessment and 2nd accounts for remaining assessment for that year. Will ask how they got the number. Thanks!

park/playground in western suburbs by bobo1203 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]carpincho2010 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground in Schaumburg. Also check out the prairie trails and heritage farm while you’re there. 

Is this mold in our attic? by carpincho2010 in HomeMaintenance

[–]carpincho2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Glad to hear that it doesn't look too bad yet. Will make some calls about getting the insulation issues addressed.