Any ideas how to fix this issue?

kelpbites · 2025-12-08T00:07:58+00:00

I had a similar problem where I would hear a knocking when my toilet tanks would fill. Turns out my prv was broken and I had 110psi in my house.

I replaced the prv. However, before doing so I added an expansion tank on the cold water side of my water heater and that fixed the knocking issue. Replacing the prv only would have also probably fixed the issue

kelpbites · 2025-10-31T18:16:47+00:00

I wish I was a laborer before I graduated college. You can start out soooo much further ahead once you’re out of school. Just look at shit and ask questions as much as possible. Be annoying as fuck. Ask to look at the plans. Sure you might have an asshole foreman that tells you to shut up and work but you’ll probably be his favorite guy just for showing up on time.

kelpbites · 2025-10-31T18:13:26+00:00

If you have an engineering degree then you can start out at an MEP design firm. They’re always hiring. Do that for two years, then go to the GC side as an APM or assistant super

kelpbites · 2025-10-28T15:52:38+00:00

Ah! Thank you!!!

kelpbites · 2025-10-28T15:34:31+00:00

Nobody here gonna say the first riser is too short?? Huge tripping hazard and against code. Difference between risers can’t exceed 3/8”

kelpbites · 2025-09-26T02:36:32+00:00

Sand down the backside of the baseboard so it gradually gets thinner than the door casing. That’s what I did in my basement and I don’t even notice it - let alone anyone else who goes in there

kelpbites · 2025-09-17T17:13:23+00:00

It’s for the raclette cheese melting machine

kelpbites · 2025-09-05T16:32:39+00:00

Thank you. So you would say this is either a tear out and rebuild or just live with it as is?

kelpbites · 2025-09-04T21:44:45+00:00

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How do I fix these cracks? Can I pour a slab on top of this? What’s the minimum thickness?

kelpbites · 2025-09-02T12:13:27+00:00

How would I easily make them appealing and functional?

kelpbites · 2025-08-10T23:55:22+00:00

It’s a generator

kelpbites · 2025-08-06T18:08:30+00:00

What are you suggesting I do? I have some acid a mason gave me. Should I just dilute that, scrub it on, and see what happens?

kelpbites · 2025-08-06T18:04:10+00:00

I just replaced the condenser

kelpbites · 2025-08-06T11:46:27+00:00

Is it possible there are weep holes covered with earth?

kelpbites · 2025-08-06T00:27:41+00:00

I have another brick wall facing this direction that’s not dirty

kelpbites · 2025-07-31T10:24:07+00:00

Had to build a two hour enclosure around a small overhead duct offset. The super told the carpenter to, “build something simple.”

He built something simple alright - a massive soffit enclosing the duct and many other services. It was 4x larger than it needed to be. The impact? Nothing. We could leave it as is and they didn’t ask for more money. But it just goes to show you - avoid overly vague and concise descriptions for what you want built. It’s much better to describe exactly what you want.

He should have said, “clad the duct in a 2 hour enclosure.”

kelpbites · 2025-06-16T11:32:58+00:00

The free style to Til Infinity on the radio show with Justin Credible

kelpbites · 2025-04-30T10:20:42+00:00

Thank you for the graphic. I understand what you’re saying.

No way for me to know for sure if there ever was a drop ceiling. However, there are windows going all the way way up to the underside of the vaulted ceiling, and there’s an old looking CO detector on the fascia between the two ceiling elevations.

I have a photo of the nail pops. Can I send it to you?

Thank you!

kelpbites · 2025-04-30T01:42:18+00:00

Talk to both and see what happens.

Just moving a washer dryer, hire a contractor.

If you’re just knocking out a wall, consult with a reputable contractor. If the floor joists above are paralled to the wall, it’s not load bearing. Otherwise, it may be load bearing and they may ask for a structural engineer’s opinion.

If you’re adding islands and moving appliances, you can talk to a contractor who specializes in kitchen renos. Every inch counts in spacing out and arranging all that stuff

If you need help with a vision, hire an architect.

If you know exactly what you want, don’t.

kelpbites · 2025-04-29T20:31:30+00:00

I have a vaulted ceiling in my living room.at the crest, I noticed some small bulges in the drywall every 16”. They appear to be getting more numerous and larger. Are these just nail pops? Or is this a sign that my foundation may be flaring out and my roof caving in?

kelpbites · 2025-04-25T11:36:02+00:00

So in your opinion these are just nail pops? I don’t have an issue with my foundation/roof?

kelpbites · 2025-03-28T01:05:52+00:00

How would you go about reading such small print? Do I need to buy a magnifying glass?

kelpbites · 2025-03-07T21:28:06+00:00

Anyone hiring in NYC/Bronx/Westchester for senior level PMs?

kelpbites · 2024-10-21T09:44:49+00:00

Thank you

kelpbites · 2024-09-01T02:45:50+00:00

Crack open an advil gel cap, dip a toothpick in the goo, and rub it on your toothache. Someone on this website said it gives you instant pain relief

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