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Individual_Last t1_jdiggmo wrote
The bumper stickers for coffee tables in the baby proofing section? I’ve seen them in clear rubber rounds with corner cutouts that might be able to just fit right on without being obtrusive
yensid7 t1_jdigflk wrote
Moleskin tape would probably work better. Or the felt pads you attach to the bottom of chair legs.
Garage540 t1_jdifjp9 wrote
Is there some kind of screw holding the handle onto the valve? I'm thinking about the handle for one of the hoses at work. It has a small square peg with a threaded hole in the middle on the faucet side, the back of the handle has a square in it with the hole, we are missing the screw. If the screw is loose, it's possible that the handle was backed up off far enough to not spin the valve the first time you moved it. And you have unintentionally re-indexed the handle on the valve. If this sounds like what your valve looks like, then just reindex it the right way and tighten the screw.
If it is not like this and it doesn't seem like there is any way that the handle could spin without the valve moving, you might want to replace it even if it's not leaking. That doesn't mechanically make sense how that could work, that might cause you problems at some point, like the next time you need to use it.
It's also possible that it's not fully turned on in this situation. Like it could be about 3/4 of the way open, enough to give you the water pressure you would expect out of one or two faucets at a time.
BleedingRaindrops t1_jdif20v wrote
I'd just take a sharpie and mark the new positions.
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GomerStuckInIowa t1_jdiegs9 wrote
Reply to comment by GomerStuckInIowa in What can I put on the corners of a standing mirror to protect the wall? by talkingtimmy3
Want a cheap and deco look? Get colored duck tape and do the edges.
GomerStuckInIowa t1_jdiebmv wrote
Picture frame it. You can also, if you live in US, go to Home Depot, and go to the molding section and get something there similar to picture frames. Like a chair rail.
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Amazingawesomator t1_jdicwbr wrote
Meh. I'd grab a sharpie, draw an arrow and write "off" in a visible place close to it.
I am lazy.
philosoph0r t1_jdictrq wrote
Reply to comment by fomoco94 in How should I raise the level of the floor on concrete in an enclosed porch? by codenoggin
Admittedly i didnt read that far into it
philosoph0r t1_jdicksy wrote
Reply to comment by Martian_Xenophile in How should I raise the level of the floor on concrete in an enclosed porch? by codenoggin
Less stable? You know how to frame? Lol. Theyll be tying into existing supports. Nothings compromised
Leaving_Attica t1_jdica2e wrote
Have it framed?
TheOneKnownAsMonk t1_jdic3q1 wrote
Reply to comment by Waikoloa60 in How should I raise the level of the floor on concrete in an enclosed porch? by codenoggin
Nah I'm with you. Doesn't need to be level especially since they are being treated as different spaces with different flooring. Get it close with some durock or thick cork and use a transition strip at the door. Should still look clean.
PointyWombat t1_jdib5ml wrote
If you want a firepit there, maybe remove all but the base blocks and put a propane fire table there.
MoSChuin t1_jdiaheh wrote
Self leveling concrete. No cheap but you'll never have to mess around with it ever again.
DarkAthena t1_jdiagjy wrote
Only if you don't mark it so you remember which way is which and so others know.
If it were me, I'd fix it, but I'm fussy that way.
yllwjacket t1_jdi7yya wrote
Reply to comment by SillyCubensis in Should I fill driveway gate post with Concrete? by tob007
Depending on where OP lives this could be detrimental advice. If someone hits the post and dies the family of the deceased might be able to extract significant assets from them.
gamereiker t1_jdi7ras wrote
Demolish the porch, excavate and repour the floor, rebuild the porch.
NE_Pats_Fan t1_jdi6a97 wrote
Reply to Adhesive to attach a rear dash cam? by luckysevensampson
I had the same issue. They won’t stick for long on the plastic trim. You need to mount it on the glass or buy more aggressive double sided tape.
Martian_Xenophile t1_jdi5tem wrote
Reply to comment by philosoph0r in How should I raise the level of the floor on concrete in an enclosed porch? by codenoggin
But that’s quite a bit more time, labor, and money, for a less stable floor.
MrBoo843 t1_jdi4omw wrote
I'd ask my local firefighters, if they don't offer that kind of service, they will for sure be able to point you towards someone who can answer that for you.
ThatsALiveWire t1_jdi113j wrote
Reply to comment by N5tp4nts in How should I raise the level of the floor on concrete in an enclosed porch? by codenoggin
I've used self-leveler under a new floor but I wouldn't say it's super attractive to use for a finished look.
Klaatu162 t1_jdhxk47 wrote
If I read correctly, you didn't say the porch was not level, you just wanted to bring it up by 1 1/4". If that's the case, I would use Durock over thin set on your base layer, then finish with a wood figured tile on thinset on top of the Durock. Follow Durock installation instructions with regards to gapping, tapping, etc. Work out the thickness' of all materials. Done this way, you will have two layers of thinset you can manipulate to achieve the exact height you want. Or, if you want a floating floor, then increase the initial layer of thinset.
PrintError t1_jdhwzf6 wrote
Reply to comment by oskiller in How should I raise the level of the floor on concrete in an enclosed porch? by codenoggin
When I had my patio built, they were very clear with NOT raising my patio to be level with the house. I'm glad they didn't. Instead, they graded the concrete so any water drains out the farthest corner from the door.
DadOfRuby t1_jdigjvz wrote
Reply to What can I put on the corners of a standing mirror to protect the wall? by talkingtimmy3
You can find little felt or rubber pads/bumpers in most home improvement stores. Felt will not stick to the wall like rubber will, FYI.