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    What to do with this GFCI outlet?

    I would like to put a backsplash, but the GFCI outlet is in the way. so I have to do something about it. What do you recommend? Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. FYI, there is another regular non-GFCI outlet on the other side of the vanity. Since that regular one is far away...
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    How to build a rain garden

    Hi, CaharlieO, how can I know whether it is on top of a septic tank?
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    How to build a rain garden

    a small spot close to my house (circled in red) is probablly lower than the ground around, so whenever it rains, it takes much longer for it to dry. It rained two days ago, and has been sunny since then, but the ground is still kind of wet. So I am thinking of making a rain garden over...
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    How to prevent water splash from the shower?

    Hi, guys, I just find a product called bandable shower curtain rod in the following link. Amazon.com: Bendable Shower Curtain Rod, White Finish: Home & Garden Anybody used it before? Can I attach two pieces to form one long piece?
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    How to repair the leaking roof

    I had WD40, but I never know it works that way until now. Yes, there is a gap between the window and shingles, so I caulked around the window. If it still leaks, at least I know it is not the problem of the skylight window. Other than that, I can not find any apparent problems with the...
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    How to prevent water splash from the shower?

    guys, your ideas are great. Where can I buy these items, and what are they called.
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    How to repair the leaking roof

    bought a roof caulk (black) from home depot, and went onto the roof to caulk around the skylight window. Done without breaking my bones. The roof caulk is different from silicone, it is more sticky, you have to use miner spirit to wash it off from hands, painfully.
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    How to prevent water splash from the shower?

    As shown in the pictures, there is no shower curtain, or door. The water splashes out and wet the floor and wall every time I shower. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? I simply can not find a shower curtain pole that bends over the shower in the big box stores.
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    How to repair the leaking roof

    Can I go on to the roof, find the leaking spot, and use the roof caulk to seal the roof? Is it the right thing to do? Can I walk directly on the roof, or is there anyting I need to pay attention to when walking on the roof? thanks!:D
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    How to repair the leaking roof

    Thanks, oldog. I found the water mark on the ceiling is barely noticable right now. Is it a problem that I have to fix right away? will it get worse over time?
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    How to repair the leaking roof

    Big rain yesterday, and I found several leaking spots on the ceiling in the bathroom. Could anybody tell me whether this is caused by a leaking roof? And how to repair it? I uploaded the pictures to my flickr, and this is the link. 2011-05-03 13.08.56 | Flickr - Photo Sharing...
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