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« Reply #650 on: February 25, 2015, 04:36:34 PM »
I'm really pissed that the pyramid method didn't get any play. Imagine a human pyramid to change a light bulb!
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« Reply #651 on: March 01, 2015, 03:05:51 PM »
My garbage disposer crapped out, and was getting ready to buy a new one.  Watched a youtube video on installing yourself, and one of the previews off to the side showed how to use a hex wrench to free up the disposal from underneath, and set the reset button.  Did it and it worked!

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« Reply #652 on: March 01, 2015, 06:46:23 PM »
Feels good when you can cheap or no cost fix. Next plan is fence for back yard. Two neighbors have fences so I essentially have a small piece 10ft a medium piece 30ft and a large piece 80ft to do. Is this going to suck

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« Reply #653 on: March 01, 2015, 06:49:08 PM »
it won't suck if you make someone else handyman that thing

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« Reply #654 on: March 01, 2015, 06:58:45 PM »
do not ask me for help
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« Reply #655 on: March 01, 2015, 07:11:36 PM »
that fence sounds pud,  just make sure to call 1-800-KAN-DIG.
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« Reply #656 on: March 01, 2015, 07:59:41 PM »
Will have to MO dig but I got the idea. A little nervous on the amount of sloped terrain posts that there will be but I guess that's what my level is for.

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« Reply #657 on: March 03, 2015, 10:24:10 AM »
Water softeners. Who has experience?  Folks sold their house and I was able to get their kinetico to bring to my house. Going to try to unhook it tonight

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« Reply #658 on: March 03, 2015, 10:31:21 AM »
Good for all your equipment and appliances, but you will want to only drink filtered water

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« Reply #659 on: March 03, 2015, 10:46:04 AM »
Water softeners. Who has experience?  Folks sold their house and I was able to get their kinetico to bring to my house. Going to try to unhook it tonight
if you or the family drink a lot tap water one easy thing to do is just put the water softener upstream of the hot water tank.

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« Reply #660 on: March 03, 2015, 12:04:24 PM »
Does it make the tap water taste that much worse?

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« Reply #661 on: March 03, 2015, 12:05:16 PM »

Water softeners. Who has experience?  Folks sold their house and I was able to get their kinetico to bring to my house. Going to try to unhook it tonight
if you or the family drink a lot tap water one easy thing to do is just put the water softener upstream of the hot water tank.
This might be a pretty good idea

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« Reply #662 on: March 03, 2015, 12:08:39 PM »
MODS, move the last few posts to the scams thread please
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« Reply #663 on: March 03, 2015, 12:28:31 PM »
if you add a water softener make sure you are more vigilant on checking/replacing your water heater anode.

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« Reply #664 on: March 03, 2015, 02:04:58 PM »

Water softeners. Who has experience?  Folks sold their house and I was able to get their kinetico to bring to my house. Going to try to unhook it tonight
if you or the family drink a lot tap water one easy thing to do is just put the water softener upstream of the hot water tank.
This might be a pretty good idea
if you use salt to soften the water it can obviously increase your sodium intake or you can spend more and use potassium chloride.

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« Reply #665 on: March 03, 2015, 02:19:14 PM »

Water softeners. Who has experience?  Folks sold their house and I was able to get their kinetico to bring to my house. Going to try to unhook it tonight
if you or the family drink a lot tap water one easy thing to do is just put the water softener upstream of the hot water tank.
This might be a pretty good idea
if you use salt to soften the water it can obviously increase your sodium intake or you can spend more and use potassium chloride.

I don't believe you can use KCL in all softeners so check that out.    Sodium from a softener isn't a health risk unless you have pretty sever health concerns re: sodium.

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« Reply #666 on: March 03, 2015, 02:30:26 PM »
if you add a water softener make sure you are more vigilant on checking/replacing your water heater anode.

Wait...I thought using a softener was supposed to make all of your water appliances last longer.  :shakesfist:
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« Reply #667 on: March 03, 2015, 02:35:11 PM »

if you add a water softener make sure you are more vigilant on checking/replacing your water heater anode.

Wait...I thought using a softener was supposed to make all of your water appliances last longer.  :shakesfist:
I guess this kinetico is pretty fancy and doesn't use very much salt. I believe they help keep and make things (clothes, dishes, showers, you) cleaner, but degrade the anode faster. That's the main downside I guess. Less sediment in the water heater though.

I'm doing it because it's close to free and I like how it feels showering especially in dry winters.

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« Reply #668 on: March 03, 2015, 02:36:38 PM »
I bought one at Sears and paid a plumber $160, or something, to install it.  I recommend that.

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« Reply #669 on: March 03, 2015, 03:38:08 PM »
Water softeners. Who has experience?  Folks sold their house and I was able to get their kinetico to bring to my house. Going to try to unhook it tonight

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« Reply #670 on: March 03, 2015, 08:46:08 PM »
Pulled it out in about an hour. Was heavier than expected. Looks like I'll have to soften my hose water as well based on the way the water comes in the house. No water spots on my rides I guess

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« Reply #671 on: March 03, 2015, 08:58:39 PM »
Pulled it out in about an hour. Was heavier than expected. Looks like I'll have to soften my hose water as well based on the way the water comes in the house. No water spots on my rides I guess

terrible idea for 2 reasons....you will go through salt like crazy, and it will kill your grass

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« Reply #672 on: April 29, 2015, 08:27:50 PM »
hmm, tried to blow a hole in the 'deck strippers cause chemical burns' narrative propagated by Big Safety Gear but couldn't find one

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« Reply #673 on: April 29, 2015, 08:33:51 PM »
just use deck cleaner and a good power washer


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« Reply #674 on: April 29, 2015, 08:35:53 PM »
the deck and pergola posts cleaned up easy (actually just sanded those), but all the crap above my head sucks ballsacks and taints (it's a million crevices and is that solid barn red crap)