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DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding Yesterday, 11:28 PM
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Posted By CallMeVilla
Chimney step flashing goes under the shingles...

Chimney step flashing goes under the shingles overlapping the courses so any water that gets under the shingles will be shed off the roof. The step flashing should be completely covered by the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Chit-Chat Yesterday, 11:09 AM
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Views: 153
Posted By CallMeVilla
Welcome to the monkey house! AND, many thanks...

Welcome to the monkey house! AND, many thanks for providing pics -- they really help in giving you quick and more accurate advise.

1. Looks like some nasty water damage ... was this from the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation Yesterday, 09:47 AM
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Posted By CallMeVilla
Looking at the pic, I can see why you are...

Looking at the pic, I can see why you are remodeling! The 1980's are calling and want to know where their old woodwork went!

From what you say, let me offer this: If the ceiling joists are...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-17-2013, 08:53 PM
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Views: 160
Posted By CallMeVilla
Thought you already knew. The quarter round goes...

Thought you already knew. The quarter round goes on the floor to hide the gap between the floor and the baseboard. You can angle nail through the molding into the floor with a nailgun ... if you...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-17-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 160
Posted By CallMeVilla
Use the quarter round method. You will make an...

Use the quarter round method. You will make an awful mess removing and replacing the baseboards.

I actually did this on a house where the carpeting had been removed before closing. The original...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-17-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By CallMeVilla
Yes, his repair meets standards I use all the...

Yes, his repair meets standards I use all the time. Just finished a bathroom remodel using very similar techniques.

The price? Consider it another way ... if the job had EXCEEDED three days,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 05-16-2013, 05:05 PM
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Views: 170
Posted By CallMeVilla
Puncture the bottom, let it drain to its natural...

Puncture the bottom, let it drain to its natural level. Remove all liner possible. Backfill with dirt only (mixed with some rock is OK). Add bubbler and spray irrigation piping for replanting. ...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 05-13-2013, 04:24 PM
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Views: 415
Posted By CallMeVilla
A pad on the front of the bolt is recommended to...

A pad on the front of the bolt is recommended to preclude damage. I also like the idea of using PVC piping ... maybe tape a pull string inside it?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 05-13-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 415
Posted By CallMeVilla
I did some rewiring in a hospital once .... the...

I did some rewiring in a hospital once .... the overhead was impossible to navigate. Believe it or not, I used a small crossbow to shoot a line 30' down the run each time until I got to where I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HouseRepairTalk Website Help 05-12-2013, 09:21 PM
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Views: 469
Posted By CallMeVilla
Oh sure ... the bleach guy tries to clean up...

Oh sure ... the bleach guy tries to clean up this mess? Congratulatoins! :D


K.O.K Support Resources (Data Sheets & MSDS) By Product Category:

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DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-12-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By CallMeVilla
Have you tried locating longer bolts? Standard...

Have you tried locating longer bolts? Standard thing with toilet installation ...

http://www.bicwarehouse.com/extra-long-toilet-bolt-set-434845.html
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-11-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 250
Posted By CallMeVilla
Replace this unit NOW. There is no saving it. ...

Replace this unit NOW. There is no saving it. The internals are compromised and outright failure is imminent.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 05-11-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 208
Posted By CallMeVilla
Not sure how to read your description. At...

Not sure how to read your description. At 120'x16', you would have had 8 rooms of equal size with a 16' wall for separation. The "non-beam" (doubled-up 2x4s) you describe must have run across the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-11-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By CallMeVilla
You can use an extended wax ring that will allow...

You can use an extended wax ring that will allow the water to bypass the flange just enough. I typically use them as insurance against future leaks.

Some plumber will double stack their wax rings...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-10-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By CallMeVilla
Hi Jungle. Welcome to the Fun House ... I'd...

Hi Jungle. Welcome to the Fun House ... I'd like to see pics if you could post them (this is a standing rule for inquiries). As I read what you said, I wonder: Is there a filter on your unit? ...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-06-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By CallMeVilla
This is a tough one. If your structure is going...

This is a tough one. If your structure is going to be stabilized, you need to determine the cause of the sagging and correct that. Not to create fear .... but I dealt with a house where the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 05-06-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 325
Posted By CallMeVilla
Well, Smitten, those "beams" are called joists. ...

Well, Smitten, those "beams" are called joists. Pictures will tell how large and what the spacing is (16" or 24" are common). The first video I provided has the stair kit being sintalled in a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 05-06-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 325
Posted By CallMeVilla
Smitten, you are very smart to be here asking...

Smitten, you are very smart to be here asking honest questions. Pre-planning and learning can save you a lot of problems later. Plus, the process is FUN.

Many houses are built with engineered...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 05-06-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 325
Posted By CallMeVilla
You bet Neal! I was noticing the same thing as I...

You bet Neal! I was noticing the same thing as I watched his subsequent clips. We (you and I) need to help the new guy understand these issues. Since he may or may not tackle this project, our...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Carpentry and Woodworking 05-06-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 325
Posted By CallMeVilla
Framing could be an issue for two reasons: (1)...

Framing could be an issue for two reasons: (1) width of stair kit and (2) structural support in the attic for weight load.

Some amount of re-framing or bracing is typical. Adding a cross-brace...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 05-03-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 218
Posted By CallMeVilla
Pictures would make it easier to respond. ...

Pictures would make it easier to respond. Dimensions help too. Generally, lighter colors and recessed lights go a long way to helping open up the visual. Many older kitchens have cabinets that get...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-02-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By CallMeVilla
When installing a fiberglass pan, I always put a...

When installing a fiberglass pan, I always put a number of dollops of mortar around the base before dropping the pan down. When it sets, it forms a solid base in cotact with the pan to minimize...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 04-25-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By CallMeVilla
Actually, this is what you seem to want:...

Actually, this is what you seem to want:...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 04-24-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By CallMeVilla
The "sealtite" is also called "Liquid-tight" ......

The "sealtite" is also called "Liquid-tight" ... it is flexible, so any vibration is not going to compromise the connection ... just remember to put connectors in the boxes to prevent wires from...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 04-24-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 563
Posted By CallMeVilla
The application requires a gap at the top. You...

The application requires a gap at the top. You can cut the sheathing to create this gap and apply the Smart Vent all the way across. The flashing will have to be determined based on your wall...
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