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    Anyone here owns a portable AC unit ?

    i got an LG portable unit and wondering if anything is wrong with mine. I have it on COOL mode and the darn thing never shut off. Called CS and they said the compressor kicks on for a few min then shut off once the desired temp is reached but the fan stay on as long as the unit is not shut off...
  2. J

    Recommendation for a nailgun w/o compressor please

    is there a nailgun in the market that doesnt need a compressor? I need one for small projects like putting together a wooden planter or small jobs around the house thanks
  3. J

    Leaning gate post need advice

    The vertical post is leaning away from the side of my house causing the gate to the backyard to sag a bit. The post itself looks fine. No decay , rots, or damage. Can i use a metal bracket, drill it to my brick wall to make it stand straight ? Any other ways guys?
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    Retaining wall construction please advise

    i,m building a low retaining wall(3-4 stacked blocks) in my back yard. It wont be retaining much soil, maybe half a foot or so,, im doing this to hide the uglies behind it :) Do i need to use gravels? Can i just tamp & level the soil and start stacking?
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    Hillbilly glass enclosure/installproject needs help.

    I installed a glass panel in my patio, still has 2 more to go. At this moment the top 2x4 crossbeam is holding it in place but i like to use something else if possible. It's too gaudy and unsightly to work with. Any alternatives, guys? Thanks!
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    Gas water heater dumb question please help

    My gas water heater hasnt been working for a few weeks now. I followed the instruction on the side and still no flame. I saw a youtube video that suggests it could be an easy. Do gas water heater partially power by electric? Do i need to turn off the breaker in the garage. Sorry if that sounded...
  7. J

    Help removing bathroom mirror

    I'm trying to remove a mirror in downstairs bathroom that has four corner tabs. The stupid home builder probably has the mirror glue or caulk down to the wall. It's stuck so what can I do aside from smashing it to pieces to take it off?
  8. J

    Need to enlarge a hole in sink

    I bought a bathroom vanity with sink and mirror. The 3 holes in the sink are too small. I need to enlarge the hole in the middle. I think the sink is cultured marble. Can I use some sort of an attachment like a burr with a drill to grind the hole?
  9. J

    So how much weight can a second floor support?

    I had a 90 gallon saltwater aquarium upstairs in my bedroom against a wall for the last 2 years with no problem. Last night I move it to the a 2nd living room which is also upstairs. I'm guessing with water , sand, rocks etc. my tank is about 1200 lbs. BTW the house is about 8 yrs old if...
  10. J

    Anyone wants to give me a crash course on granite,marble,etc installation?

    Would love to replace my ugly kitchen countertop with granite, Quartz, marble but haven't a clue how to cut, sand, grind, install one. Is this something best left to a pro? Already have a handheld cutter with diamond blade that may be to cut through the slab.
  11. J

    Pet rats anyone?

    I owned two a few years ago, now with a bit of free time on my hands I'd like to get a couple. The ones I had are very smart and affectionate. Follow me around like a dog. Wonder anyone here into the same type of animals?
  12. J

    How to uproot a tree w/o killing it?

    I have two trees in the back yard that are near the edge of my koi pond. I'd like to uproot and relocate them a to about 5 yards away. They'rr not that big, maybe 8ft tall ith small branches and bodies. Last time I uproot a similar size tree it died :( Merci Beacoup!
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    Drainage problem in yards. Can I just do this?

    Got some drainage issue in both front and backyard probably due to uneven grading and clay soil. For the backyard can I just dig a hole and back fill with pebbles, small stones without drainage pipe routing water to drain elsewhere? I just don't have any place to drain water to and certainly...
  14. J

    Vinyl wood floor planks or sheet/roll?

    I'm ripping up my laminate wood floor because my dogs think the floor is pee pee central. Over the years urine soaked into the wood and it's impossible to get rid of the smell no matter how hard I tried. Anyone here use the vinyl sheet/ roll that Looks like wood floor? How do they look once...
  15. J

    You're going to LOL @ this.

    My woman's friend dumped ......... Yep, pig feet into her toilet from a drunken rage. Told ya you're going to laugh. The funnier part, the person who's going to help unclog it is....Yep, lucky me. She came home from...
  16. J

    I sooo want this for my house please advise

    Check out the video below. I'd like to have this setup next year hopefully. Look mighty expensive with all the gadgets but what are we talking about here? What special equipments are needed to get this going? Loveeee the fading effect from one end to the other and the music was incredible...
  17. J

    How addictive is home repair to you?

    My house is an about 8 years old , brand new when I first bought it. But between taking in homeless animals, work, blowing $ on stupid things, and chasing damsels :banana: I had neglected my house NOT to the point of disarray but enough to have people say "Your house look older than its age" so...
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    Can't get rid of smudges off of porcelain tiles

    I laid down some unglazed porcelain tiles a couple of months ago. When I was at the store where I got them from I noticed smudges on them, a good wiping later they were gone so I bought them. Long story short, I tried everything under the sun( tile cleaner,steaming, vinegar, impregnating...
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    Rough spot remedies?

    Poured concrete about 2 months ago at the time there were a few spots that I didn't do a good job troweling thus there are some rough spots. What can I do to make it smoother to walk on? 90% of the patio is fine though. Thanks! For Quikrete resurfacer I noticed unfavarble reviews online.
  20. J

    Anyone knows how to make patio glass door?

    I get strong gust of winds from the side of my patio. Would like to make one to block off winds. Don't see why a cheapskate like myself would dish out a bus load of dough for one :trophy: I made screen door in the past but not a patio door. Anyone wants to help this tightwad ?
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