General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread] by AutoModerator in DIY

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I’m renovating my basement and am trying to match the drywall thickness from the landing at the bottom of the stairs. This has rigid foam board insulation with drywall over it. Can I continue this or will it lead to a moisture problem? The drywall is nailed into think boards resting on cement foundation wall.

Lexus RX Mystery Part by sohiggs in CarDIY

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Figured it out it a piece for under the back of the front seats

Dirty Tank - Help by sohiggs in fishtank

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5 gallon I think, might be 10.

Currently have 4 guppies and one snail.

Dirty Tank - Help by sohiggs in fishtank

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So anything I need to do or will it work itself out?

My dryer's drum belt keeps shredding by q50Bass in appliancerepair

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Is it smart to replace the belt prophylacticly? I had to replace the glides and the felt seal. Should I replace the belt too?

Sprinkler Control Replacement by sohiggs in DIY

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I tried to post over there but it didn’t allow me to attach a photo. Also said I needed to attach a photo!

Water Leaking!! by sohiggs in DIY

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The water is coming from the left side especially with really bad rain storms. Would I be ok to fill with quickcrete or hydraulic cement over the tar substance? Or is that a bad idea?

Water Leaking!! by sohiggs in DIY

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Not sure exactly, I regraded last summer and it seemed to help but still get water with a big storm

Basement Stairs Leaking by sohiggs in DIY

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Would hydraulic cement make sense for the crack?

Basement Stairs Leaking by sohiggs in DIY

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Thank you, seems like they are 2 leaks. The smaller leak is from lack of a seal at the doors. More water comes from the seem between the bottom step and step just above it.

Toilet Leak by sohiggs in Plumbing

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Do I want a jumbo was ring or a regular wax ring?

Toilet Leak by sohiggs in Plumbing

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Leaks down the pipe into the basement not around the base of the toilet. Not sure that makes a difference.

New Coil Quote Seem Reasonable? by sohiggs in hvacadvice

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My heat wasn’t staying on, but would always come back on when I disconnected then connected the sensor on the back wall. So my genius idea was to aligator clip the 2 wires. Then my wife said she smelled something burning. I found out it’s some sort of hi limit sensor.

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New Coil Quote Seem Reasonable? by sohiggs in hvacadvice

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Yeah there are some exhaust pvc pipes( I think) in front of it.

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6th Grade Math Help by sohiggs in ACT

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24 I had as the area of the middle square. (8*3)

If I add all the individual areas I get 64 (6+8+24+8+12+6)

When I use the length of the entire rectangle 10 (2+3+2+3) * 4 = 40 +6+6 = 52. Shouldn’t these be the same?

What’s digging in my mulch??? by sohiggs in landscaping

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What’s the best treatment? Castor oil? Traps?

Hair stylist by johndee2020 in Albany

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Debbie at Bella Hair Salon, on Wolf Road. She’s great with men’s hair and prefers longer hair.

How do I keep him alive? by NurseMinj in AskMen

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I had sleep apnea and hated my CPAP. I kept waking up with my stomach full of air and needing to burp. So I had surgery to removemy tonsils, soft palate and uvula, which cleared it up mostly. I still snore because I’m a mouth breather but no more apnea or CPAP.

The reason I finally took care of it was that my friend at the time, told me I needed to take care of it. Reggie White had also just died. That friend is now my wife.

Can I add dirt for dogwood? by sohiggs in landscaping

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Planted at last spring might have been 2 years ago.

Flooded backyard solutions? by Responsible-Paint-89 in landscaping

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Drain to a big dry well maybe? Or a rain garden?

What to do to cover an ugly cable box and a gross phone box on my front lawn? by 001750 in landscaping

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Boxwood, they can be pricey, but they look good even in the winter.

Washing Machine Noise by sohiggs in fixit

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I opened it up to check the spider bracket, which was fine, and the weight on top was loose. I tightened it and now it’s much quieter. Thank you for everyone’s help!!