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DIY Home Repair Forum: Tools 05-08-2013, 05:57 AM
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Posted By Daddytron
Well, that's the easy way... This is what the...

Well, that's the easy way... This is what the screwdriver looks like
DIY Home Repair Forum: Tools 05-07-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 528
Posted By Daddytron
The problem with the pliers is the screws are...

The problem with the pliers is the screws are countersunk into the body of the carburetor. The screws go through a nylon plug moulded into the carb to keep them tight ant that makes it almost...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Tools 05-04-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 528
Posted By Daddytron
no... Poulan used a splined screw for a while......

no... Poulan used a splined screw for a while... more like a 4mm double square screw. I can't think if there's an alternative that a homeowner might have... Poulan was bought by "Electrolux Home...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Chit-Chat 05-03-2013, 07:34 PM
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Views: 8,281
Posted By Daddytron
call..........

call..........
DIY Home Repair Forum: Tools 05-02-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 528
Posted By Daddytron
if you replaced the carburetor, odds are it's not...

if you replaced the carburetor, odds are it's not adjusted correctly. if it has 2 adjustment screws (marked H and L) gently turn them in all the way and then out 1 1/2 turns each. warm the engine up...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 05-02-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By Daddytron
Best bet is "Par 3" then overseed.

Best bet is "Par 3" then overseed.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-01-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Daddytron
Success. Took about 30 psi

Success. Took about 30 psi
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-01-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Daddytron
I thought about the snake... the plumbing in my...

I thought about the snake... the plumbing in my house was done by M. C. Escher, and has too many bends than is necessary, and probably travels about 40' before it even leaves the house :rolleyes:...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-01-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Daddytron
ABS Pipe vs Air compressor?

My sump-pump hose runs about 8" below grade for a distance of 30'. either it's frozen or plugged with debris.

If I brew-up some type of fitting, and connect my air compressor to the ABS pipe...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-01-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Daddytron
Hate to be "that guy" but they're all the same....

Hate to be "that guy" but they're all the same. It really comes down to looks. unless you are planning to spend $250+ on a kitchen faucet (I own a Kohler) you are going to get the same warranty and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 07-16-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,460
Posted By Daddytron
We just had our once-a-year heat wave......

We just had our once-a-year heat wave... temperatures in the high 80's to low 100's. and for the first week of this, my a/c was running constantly, trying to get the house to 74. During the second...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 06-30-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 284
Posted By Daddytron
By master dimmer switch, do you mean a three-way...

By master dimmer switch, do you mean a three-way dimmer? if so, I onse installed two three-way dimmers to the same light fixture. I then discovered, that they do not work that way, there has to be a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 06-21-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 515
Posted By Daddytron
I'm assuming you mean to excavate below the slab...

I'm assuming you mean to excavate below the slab to install these footings?
How deep should I go? (frost line in Winnipeg is considered 8')
My garage is built 10" from the property line and my...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-18-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By Daddytron
I feel for you... my bathroom project took...

I feel for you... my bathroom project took FOREVER, because it seemed like there was always something else to be done. Usually when I take on a project, I like to make a list of what NEEDS to be done...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 06-18-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 515
Posted By Daddytron
so, you suggest replacing the bottom portion of...

so, you suggest replacing the bottom portion of the studs with cinder-block, then putting a footer on top of the blocks?

Also, how should I prevent future water leaks?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 06-17-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 515
Posted By Daddytron
What would be the best plan of attack for that?

What would be the best plan of attack for that?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 06-16-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 515
Posted By Daddytron
Severe water damage along wall

I recently did a major clean-up in my garage, and when I was sweeping along the east wall, I noticed that the footer had completely rotted away along a 18" span, now the studs are just floating above...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-14-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Daddytron
Mainly effects the kitchen and the bathroom in...

Mainly effects the kitchen and the bathroom in the basement (straight below the remodeled bathroom) it got the master bath once, but hasn't effected it in a while (took out my toilet in there)
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-14-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Daddytron
All my pipes are copper. I had to re-route the...

All my pipes are copper. I had to re-route the supply lines to my tub and sink. I originally thought that the heat of soldering just loosened up the calcium in the pipes, but now i think I may have a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 06-13-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Daddytron
Pipe Poop

Ever since I did my bathroom remodel, all my sink aerators keep plugging up with crusty calcium scale. I have to remove the aerators on a monthly basis and remove this poop. Is there any way to get...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 06-13-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By Daddytron
I personally love the turfbuilder... it sprouts...

I personally love the turfbuilder... it sprouts quicly and seems to hold up well
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 05-30-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By Daddytron
My bigest fear of removing stuff like that, would...

My bigest fear of removing stuff like that, would be what is that stuff hiding :confused: I have some wood 'paneling' at my back-door, and when I pulled one of the strips off, i found that the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-30-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,460
Posted By Daddytron
Cold air will always have a tendency to settle as...

Cold air will always have a tendency to settle as the warm air pushes its way up... duct booster fans are a simple (but noisy) solution. If you have means of installing a door on the basement at the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Tools 05-29-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,734
Posted By Daddytron
if you have no spark with the kill wire...

if you have no spark with the kill wire disconnected. odds are the ignition module is no-good. In a rare situation, the magnets on the flywheel are dead. If you have the kill wire connected, and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-29-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By Daddytron
Are we sure it's concrete, and not thinset or...

Are we sure it's concrete, and not thinset or another type of mortar?
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