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Kalarix OP t1_jeb1xnv wrote
Reply to comment by allangee in How do I backfill a trench beneath a sidewalk? by Kalarix
I can hope they put a decent base down under it, but other areas I've hit clay pretty early unfortunately
snowednboston t1_jeb1rce wrote
That doesn’t look like 1966 NE trim.
The windows don’t look like they’re from 1966 either.
When the previous owners updated the windows, they probably updated the trim.
Do a quick lead spot test to confirm.
That trim looks good. If it’s original 1966 trim, you’d have to get custom trim to fit as all mill work now is smaller/thinner.
Just what I’d do being a New Englander and feeling with a 1910 building and red cedar siding from the 50s.
allangee t1_jeb14tt wrote
Just confirm... you mean disconnect the wires from the outlet, cap the ends of the wire with, say, wire nuts, and then tuck them into the metal box during the renovation process?
That would be fine. It's exactly what the cabinet company installers would do. You're not modifying anything.
What you can't do -- as far as I know it's against code everywhere -- is have a junction box concealed/inaccessible behind anything. For example, if you decided you didn't want one of the outlets anymore, you're not allowed to remove the plug part, cap the wires, and put a cabinet over it.
drewpyqb t1_jeb12c1 wrote
Reply to comment by jap5531 in How to stop cold air from coming in through door frame? by jap5531
You could also benefit from putting a storm door on there. Adds an extra layer of protection.
Kalarix OP t1_jeb0c6f wrote
Reply to comment by Most-Region8151 in How do I backfill a trench beneath a sidewalk? by Kalarix
I've got a trenching shovel to keep it narrow from last years drainage project, so I'm hoping to keep it small width. I like the plank idea for tamping, thank you.
EvilDan69 t1_jeb0c0t wrote
Reply to How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
The cheapest and easiest is to get smart bulbs. Turn it on with an app or smart speaker, or google home, or siri or alexa etc.
Sure-Leg-6769 t1_jeb0agq wrote
Bathroom faucet is leaking badly from the bottom of it when turned on (dripping down the stopper rod). Not coming from either of the water connections and no visible leaks above the counter.
Is this more likely to be a fix or replace?
allangee t1_jeb0a6k wrote
Reply to comment by Kalarix in How do I backfill a trench beneath a sidewalk? by Kalarix
Depending on your soil conditions, you can possibly notch the end of 4" pipe and twist/drill it through under the walk, sucking sand/gravel out with a shop vac.
Most-Region8151 t1_jeb04t7 wrote
OK, you are going to have a trench under the walk....keep it as narrow as you can. When you are done try and block off one end with a plank..on the low side. After the plank, backfill the trench to give it support. Then from the open end start filling and tamping with whatever fits. Ram it right against that board you put in. Pack it in...repeat until you get to the top. Then pull the board and backfill.
YoureGrammerIsWorsts t1_jeb03hd wrote
Reply to comment by meatybone in Repainting exterior trim - old paint has lead in it by Alifeinmotion
Also if the trim is old enough to have lead paint, it also likely has some water damage
Kalarix OP t1_jeazvi0 wrote
Reply to comment by allangee in How do I backfill a trench beneath a sidewalk? by Kalarix
Correct, it it's a poured sidewalk and a 4" drainage line. Thanks for the reassurance and recommendation.
2011silveradoman t1_jeazun8 wrote
Heeeeeeyyyyyyy, i have same issue lol
allangee t1_jeazn3l wrote
It sounds like you have a poured sidewalk (otherwise you would have just lifted a block). Very likely it's reinforced with rebar and/or steel mesh. That means it'll bridge gaps well.
I'm guessing you're going to put in a 4", maybe 6" pipe to accommodate the downspout outflow. If you keep your excavation close to the width of the pipe, the concrete will bridge that without back filling so that should ease your mind a bit.
But I know where you're coming from... I feel the same way about these kind of projects.
Depending on your access, and how wide the sidewalk is, you could mix a "soupy" batch of Quikcrete and let it free flow in, in layers. If one end is higher than the other, you'd obviously start there and block the other end as the concrete rises.
If that's not possible, poke in as much coarse gravel as you can (jagged stuff, not pebbly). Then run water through with sand to fill up the gaps.
Adam2013 t1_jeazdtg wrote
Reply to comment by steakhaus in Dryer not heating (I messed up) by steakhaus
Check the control board for any blown glass fuses if you aren't getting 220VAC (in the US) between both spade connectors on the new coil
SecretSquirrrel t1_jeaz3qu wrote
Ive used a kerf door set with great success, it just screws into the door trim very subtle and creates a tight seal depending on how you install it just screws in wood easy install
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-Aluminum-Kerfs-Door-Set-in-White-VA38W/204737192
TS92109 t1_jeaxyv2 wrote
I had to buy 3 different thicknesses of weather stripping because some gaps were way wider than others.
It's a running joke in San Diego - I'm pretty sure all of us commoners can see light through our front door cracks!
ratherbealurker t1_jeaxviu wrote
Reply to Frigidaire Dishwasher Dead? by Telefrag_Ent
Looks like it is the door latch as people are saying but you can also try a diagnostics mode run.
Dishwashers should all have a way to run diagnostics and tell you what is wrong with flashing lights.
https://machinelounge.com/frigidaire-dishwasher-diagnostic-mode/
There is a chance that the diagnostics mode fails though.
jimh903 t1_jeav3tg wrote
Reply to comment by jap5531 in How to stop cold air from coming in through door frame? by jap5531
This is commonly cause by leaking vents in the attic or crawl space which can easily be repaired.
Heavy-Attorney-9054 t1_jeauqmw wrote
Reply to comment by More_chickens in Bought house and old paint comes off with barely a scratch. How to prep for a new paint? by Cychotical
Paints were transitioning then.
PublicRedditor t1_jeaue7u wrote
Reply to Drywall with no paper - repair or replace? by jalisc04
If you want an idea of what replacing just some of the drywall would look like and how to do it, look up "repairing flood cut drywall" on Youtube. That process is exactly what you'd need to do to remove and replace the lower section of drywall.
steakhaus OP t1_jeau8kg wrote
Reply to comment by bb8c3por2d2 in Dryer not heating (I messed up) by steakhaus
Thanks. Checked those. It’s an attached double breaker. I did flip them off and back on to double check. No dice.
davethompson413 t1_jeatw39 wrote
Reply to Drywall with no paper - repair or replace? by jalisc04
Shellac is not among the acceptable answers. Skimcoating with drywall mud would work, but it would be very difficult because of paper shreds. As others have said, replace the drywall below the line that was the wainscoting.
Attach a straightedge to the wall to make the cut, so the new/old joint will be easier to match.
KennstduIngo t1_jeatry8 wrote
Reply to comment by MetaverseRealty in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
True. You would likely want to replace the fan with one that can be remotely controlled (or add a remote control , possible) and then just leave that switch on all the time.
Just_wanna_talk t1_jeb24b5 wrote
Reply to comment by Oenonaut in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
Depending on how it's wired it may still work if you interrupt the line with the receiver. But instead of the receiver controlling the lights in the fan itself it would control the separate light fixture.