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ItsbeenBroughton t1_je0oirg wrote
Reply to comment by 123isausernameforme in Underlayment vinyl plank flooring by Thanossnapp
I installed my LVP and to get the warranty you have to meet the manufacturers requirements. I bought a waterproof tile with padding built into the bottom and thus didnt need a moisture barrier. But, if I had it in a basement, I would have put one down due to moisture content In conjunction with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Most flooring will have a phone number for support, call them, its free.
UseABiggerHammer t1_je0o0bi wrote
Leverage beats effort every time.
Use the right tool for the job.
The best multi-function tools are great to have in a pinch and tend to be very portable, but are going to be barely adequate for the tasks they are supposed to cover. Tools designed for the specific purpose at hand will always do the job better.
MyMomSaysIAmCool t1_je0nj84 wrote
Reply to comment by GregoYatzee in How to make a 60” bathroom vanity work between two walls that are 63” apart? by HistoricalZoidberg
I did some googling, and I didn't find anything prohibiting it. There's a discussion here about the subject, and the general consensus is "If it's GFI protected, go for it"
https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/receptacle-under-bathroom-sink.10358/
A lot of kitchen sinks have outlets and switches underneath to operate the garbage disposals. So I think it'll be OK.
I'm not an electrician, so take my advice with a grain of salt. But I'd be comfortable with it in my home. I'd use a GFI outlet (or two in series for extra safety) and position the outlet box where it won't get soaked if the sink overflows. For extra points I could use an outdoor rated box. But that feels like overkill to me.
Mo0kish t1_je0mrzv wrote
"Righty tighty, lefty loosy" from my dad, and I find myself saying the same thing to my kids.
Never actually come across any left-handed screws, so it's held true so far.
hughdint1 t1_je0mrdc wrote
It is not ideal, but replacement windows can be installed properly in new construction, just follow the installation instructions.
ComfortableLoud6853 t1_je0mko2 wrote
Reply to comment by mojojojo2842 in How to DIY shelves for a mini fridge? by mojojojo2842
Some hardware stores will do it, or you can ask at a glass (window or windshield installation, probably) company
Diligent_Nature t1_je0m94f wrote
>each window will take about four times as long to install.
I don't see why. New construction windows still need leveling, fastening, sealing and trim.
Zombie_John_Strachan t1_je0lvw2 wrote
Reply to comment by JerseyWiseguy in How to DIY shelves for a mini fridge? by mojojojo2842
Bolt cutters
ricardo9505 t1_je0lh38 wrote
As you get older you realize it's a lot of what your parents , grandparents and aunts and uncles taught you. You never see it at first.
BFR_DREAMER t1_je0kng1 wrote
Memento Mori... Remember you will die
Ok-Apricot-3156 t1_je0ki5m wrote
Reply to comment by allangee in Wanting to freshen up paint in my basement. What’s some prep and paint ideas for unfinished basement? by Big-dingaling78
I am not a fan of those (at least in my climate) it traps moisture inside the brickwork causing the heads of the stones to crack and eventually fall off in harsh winter. Brickwork should have one damp open side at all times. If the damp open space is the inside of a house, the solution should be ventilation.
hamildub t1_je0jt75 wrote
Just frame to appropriate RO and install them per manufacturer spec
mojojojo2842 OP t1_je0joiq wrote
Reply to comment by JerseyWiseguy in How to DIY shelves for a mini fridge? by mojojojo2842
Thank you! I'll definitely take a look.
Enchelion t1_je0jo5u wrote
Reply to Can I reframe one bay of roof trusses to create a more comfortable opening between posts? by pearapplecherry
Can you? Yes, but hire an engineer to take a look and run the numbers for you to spec out the proper approach. It'll be a few hundred dollars at least.
mojojojo2842 OP t1_je0jnc8 wrote
Reply to comment by RayMan85 in How to DIY shelves for a mini fridge? by mojojojo2842
What would be the best way to get glass cut?
homeprohero OP t1_je0jcsx wrote
Reply to comment by TheBigPhilbowski in DIY Wall Removal for more Light! by homeprohero
No I had a pocket door and just removed it for a wider opening. No doors at all
mogrifier4783 t1_je0j8jo wrote
Reply to comment by RayMan85 in How to DIY shelves for a mini fridge? by mojojojo2842
Probably the original shelves are wire mesh to allow the cold air to circulate. I'd look for a steel/appliance recycling place which ought to have lots of these little refrigerators. Or maybe cut a shelf out of milk crate plastic.
lululock OP t1_je0j663 wrote
Reply to comment by Spritzer2000 in Microsoft Surface Pro 4 battery pinout by lululock
Yeah, that's what I was afraid of...
Any way to rip the BMS from the old battery without setting it on fire ?
Diligent_Nature t1_je0iehi wrote
Spritzer2000 t1_je0i9up wrote
Reply to Microsoft Surface Pro 4 battery pinout by lululock
I don't have the pinout to hand, but it's fairly moot as you would need to move the BMS from the old battery to the new. Unless it handshakes, it won't receive power. Microsoft surfaces don't like receiving power at all without the BMs connected
TheBigPhilbowski t1_je0i806 wrote
Reply to DIY Wall Removal for more Light! by homeprohero
Do you have French doors... In your closet?
SmokingTheMoon t1_je0hxiy wrote
Reply to comment by DriftinFool in Wallpapering in a rental - can you install non-pasted wallpaper in a way that is temporary/minimally damaging? by ibrokethedishes
Oh I didn’t know that. Thank you for the info!
clutchied t1_je0huct wrote
Reply to Underlayment vinyl plank flooring by Thanossnapp
generally underlayment is to prevent the absorption of moisture. Vinyl plank doesn't have that issue so I would not.
follow instructions on box...
RayMan85 t1_je0hsmm wrote
Reply to How to DIY shelves for a mini fridge? by mojojojo2842
what about a sheet of glass cut to size?
retiredfireman t1_je0pimk wrote
Reply to comment by BFR_DREAMER in What bit of advice have you ever gotten that you use every day? by scoop967
Yep! https://i.imgur.com/OQPtPOM.jpg