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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #375 on: November 10, 2014, 08:19:16 PM »

What about vinyl coated chain link? Anyone have this? Wife wants chain link fence for new dog but I don't like the look of chain link.  Seems like it could be a good compromise?
It looks ok. The nice parks n baseball fields have it.

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« Reply #376 on: November 10, 2014, 08:24:35 PM »
What about vinyl coated chain link? Anyone have this? Wife wants chain link fence for new dog but I don't like the look of chain link.  Seems like it could be a good compromise?
more expensive than wood and reg chain link.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #377 on: November 10, 2014, 08:52:20 PM »
if I was putting in a fence at my house, barbed wire is the only option

I love the attitude it gives off


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« Reply #378 on: November 10, 2014, 08:53:59 PM »
great for some tattoo attitude as well
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« Reply #379 on: November 10, 2014, 10:09:43 PM »
then again, nothing says "don't tread on me" like an ultra sharp razor wire fence.  prob rate it as 1A with barbed wire as 1B.


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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #380 on: November 11, 2014, 10:32:20 PM »
I was washing some dishes today and when I opened the dishwasher the whole thing ended up moving about 6 inches out of the "Home".

The screw that held the dishwasher inside the cabinet thingy had popped out and ended up going down the dishwasher drain.

Being a MANLY MAN I grabbed my drill and a random screw and went to work. 10 minutes later the dishwasher is securely fastened to its home underneath the cabinet thingy.

Gawd, I felt like such a man.


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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #381 on: December 08, 2014, 04:14:12 PM »
replaced the window sill that i demo'd out like a month or two ago. pretty stud home handyman work   :cool:

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #382 on: December 08, 2014, 04:16:41 PM »
Your ceiling box will be fine if it has been hanging that monstrosity from it for years.

When changing the fan itself, not the dimmer, just turning off the switch is fine.  Puni, I am worried about the possible wiring issues in your house.

in practice yes, this is typically fine, but in that odd chance they got the ground energized, that can still tickle.   Be sure to test the circuit.

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« Reply #383 on: December 08, 2014, 04:20:16 PM »
I was washing some dishes today and when I opened the dishwasher the whole thing ended up moving about 6 inches out of the "Home".

The screw that held the dishwasher inside the cabinet thingy had popped out and ended up going down the dishwasher drain.

Being a MANLY MAN I grabbed my drill and a random screw and went to work. 10 minutes later the dishwasher is securely fastened to its home underneath the cabinet thingy.

Gawd, I felt like such a man.

if that took you 10 minutes the committee will approve "boy".   A man would take 4 minutes, tops.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #384 on: December 08, 2014, 04:22:33 PM »
i added a switch to a closet that only had a pull string light and also switch-i-fied all the lights in my unfinished basement.  will see if house has burned down in about 45 minutes

(have two more existing walk-in closets to add switches to but crawling around in the attic sucked so bad i think i'll just pay someone)

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« Reply #385 on: December 08, 2014, 04:24:55 PM »


my situation looks like this and is generally regarded as safe except not safe for your conductive body parts if all you did was flip the switch.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #386 on: December 08, 2014, 04:25:58 PM »
I was washing some dishes today and when I opened the dishwasher the whole thing ended up moving about 6 inches out of the "Home".

The screw that held the dishwasher inside the cabinet thingy had popped out and ended up going down the dishwasher drain.

Being a MANLY MAN I grabbed my drill and a random screw and went to work. 10 minutes later the dishwasher is securely fastened to its home underneath the cabinet thingy.

Gawd, I felt like such a man.

if that took you 10 minutes the committee will approve "boy".   A man would take 4 minutes, tops.
The "lip" was underneath the counter so I had to get under it all tim allen tool man style. On my first attempt the screw ended up going into dishwasher, second attempt was successful but was off center. 

Third time was a charm and everything fit perfect. My dog, lady, was super impressed and kept trying to muzzle up to me to show how grateful she was.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #387 on: December 08, 2014, 04:27:12 PM »
Finished my fence btw. Again - please - do not do this on your own. Either hire it our or get like 6 of your bros. It was rough ridin' miserable.
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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #388 on: December 09, 2014, 09:17:21 AM »
I need to re seal a shower tub.

Advise?

There are cracks in the seal between the fiberglass base and tile.

Scrape out all the old and re apply? 

Haven't done any research yet FWIW

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #389 on: December 09, 2014, 09:19:51 AM »
I need to re seal a shower tub.

Advise?

There are cracks in the seal between the fiberglass base and tile.

Scrape out all the old and re apply? 

Haven't done any research yet FWIW

if it's silicone (as it should have been), nothing will stick to it, not even new silicone.   You will have to manually scrape it all off with a razor blade, remove any remaining residue with a caulk remover and re-caulk.     If it's latex than less prep is required, but just assume it's silicone.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #390 on: December 09, 2014, 11:58:41 AM »
I need to re seal a shower tub.

Advise?

There are cracks in the seal between the fiberglass base and tile.

Scrape out all the old and re apply? 

Haven't done any research yet FWIW

I just did this last week for the second time.  Don't go on the internet to research it because they have all sorts of complicated stuff.  Just scrape it all off, goop it on and smooth it with your finger.  Looks great afterward and you feel great for a job well done.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #391 on: December 09, 2014, 12:19:39 PM »
Just replaced all the old plumbing in the gf's kitchen sink. Feeling pretty :gocho:


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« Reply #392 on: December 09, 2014, 01:43:46 PM »

Just replaced all the old plumbing in the gf's kitchen sink. Feeling pretty :gocho:


I hope she doesn't dump you now.


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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #393 on: December 09, 2014, 01:44:43 PM »

I was washing some dishes today and when I opened the dishwasher the whole thing ended up moving about 6 inches out of the "Home".

The screw that held the dishwasher inside the cabinet thingy had popped out and ended up going down the dishwasher drain.

Being a MANLY MAN I grabbed my drill and a random screw and went to work. 10 minutes later the dishwasher is securely fastened to its home underneath the cabinet thingy.

Gawd, I felt like such a man.

if that took you 10 minutes the committee will approve "boy".   A man would take 4 minutes, tops.
The "lip" was underneath the counter so I had to get under it all tim allen tool man style. On my first attempt the screw ended up going into dishwasher, second attempt was successful but was off center. 

Third time was a charm and everything fit perfect. My dog, lady, was super impressed and kept trying to muzzle up to me to show how grateful she was.
The only thing that saved your story was the addition of Lady. You were sinking right up until that point.


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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #394 on: December 09, 2014, 06:31:06 PM »

Just replaced all the old plumbing in the gf's kitchen sink. Feeling pretty :gocho:


I hope she doesn't dump you now.


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no worries, he installed a couple of traps to keep her around.

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« Reply #395 on: December 09, 2014, 10:12:34 PM »

Just replaced all the old plumbing in the gf's kitchen sink. Feeling pretty :gocho:


I hope she doesn't dump you now.


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no worries, he installed a couple of traps to keep her around.
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« Reply #396 on: December 09, 2014, 10:28:01 PM »
which way is up in this picture?  and what is all that black crap? that is just the black lung waiting to happen, be careful cDubs

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #397 on: December 23, 2014, 01:39:25 PM »
Building a washer game for my father to take tailgating. Nice beveled edges, used no less than 4 power tools (table saw, arm saw, router, and drill). 

Too bad I still am horrible at staining wood.  Could ruin the whole thing.

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« Reply #398 on: December 23, 2014, 01:46:38 PM »
how are you horrible at staining wood?  It is way easier than paint or pretty much anything you could do to finish the wood. 

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« Reply #399 on: December 23, 2014, 01:48:24 PM »
you just like rub it on with a drenched cloth and then wipe it off with a clean one.  it's pretty ez
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