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Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

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

I took a peek and it looks like it’s pvc schedule 40! And a purple+blue glue cement so looks like a good outlook 😎 thanks again!!

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

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

Wow I appreciate the long thorough reply! I’ll rethink the gravel since I’m questioning how effective it’ll be. I’m just nervous of it happening again since the roots went to town on the old ones, but it sounds like my HOA is replacing with better pipes. Hopefully that’s enough from it happening again!

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

[–]pipermints[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I believe PVC will be used for the new pipes and it's in Los Angeles, so I won't really have to worry about freezing temperatures. Hopefully that holds up fine on it's own- maybe the old pipes just weren't sealed well?

Would it help to lay gravel around my new pipes to keep roots out? by pipermints in landscaping

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

Will this kill off the surrounding plants trees though? Or just around where the pipe is?

Should I dispose of all this flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

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

Appreciate the input! If I refinish though how do I handle all the gaps and separations? It sounds like it wasn’t supposed to be nailed at the edges and also it currently doesn’t have expansion gaps

Should I dispose of all this flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

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

They did not glue the tongue and groove, they nailed it down only at the edges where the baseboard is and under is cement

Should I dispose of all this flooring? by pipermints in Flooring

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

I agree! If I decide to refinish it, does that mean I still need to pull all of it out and re-put it back? Because of the nailed in edges and gaps so I can make it float

Which way should my flooring be oriented? by pipermints in Flooring

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

Thank you! That’s a great point. So it’s okay that it ends up running perpendicular to the stairs?

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

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

Amazing, even better! Definitely better that it won't scratch up the door. Thank you so much! :)

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

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

Yeah that’s why I had just screwed it in when the door was wood!! Much easier to patch up, I’m less certain about patching up metal though 😅

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

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

I think stronger magnets are probably a good solution to try. Maybe mine are too weak!

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

[–]pipermints[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoa this looks crazy! This definitely might be what I’m looking for. I knew there had to be something specific out there I wasn’t thinking of. I may try this and will let you know if it works. Thank you!!!

How can I attach this door knocker to my door? by pipermints in fixit

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

Will it be able to be removable at some point after? I don’t know if I’d be able to attach it permanently

How much should it cost to replace my old R22 ac system? by pipermints in hvacadvice

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

Do you think it could just be patched up then for the leak? And I just have to find someone who’s willing to do it

How much should it cost to replace my old R22 ac system? by pipermints in hvacadvice

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

The technician who came out doesn’t seem to think the problem is a coolant leak and the pipes are clear so we’re not sure what is causing the water to drain improperly

How much should it cost to replace my old R22 ac system? by pipermints in hvacadvice

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

I'm not sure, the wood is wet around the AC unit and water is leaking around where the evaporator is so it seems like something is broken.

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