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    Tornado Recovery

    Well, looks like you'be reached the point of no return...
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 15, 2019 at 2:21 AM in forum: General Home Improvement Discussion
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    Fireplace mantel project, phase II complete

    Nicely done! :thumb:
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 9, 2019 in forum: Carpentry and Woodworking
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    What's your Temp?

    Hey Bud, how's the snow race going this year?
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: General Chit-Chat
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    Feeling accomplished

    Congratulations. Now, all you have to do is kick back and enjoy life.
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: General Chit-Chat
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    Leaking at chimney

    Voyager, I think it's just an illusion that the copper flashing is on top of the shingles. If it were, the house would flood like a fire hose was...
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 7, 2019 in forum: Roofing and Siding
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    How to store a nearly empty bottle of wood glue

    Well, there ya go. Necessity IS the mother of invention.
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 1, 2019 in forum: Carpentry and Woodworking
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    Hello from Canada.

    :welcome: to House Repair Talk! Always happy to see a professional join in and help solve issues.
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Jan 1, 2019 in forum: Introductions
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    Leaking at chimney

    I've fabricated and installed hundreds of chimney cap like this one out of 24 GA metal or copper over the years. The step over at the top provides...
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 27, 2018 in forum: Roofing and Siding
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    Leaking at chimney

    Most likely the mortar. If the mortar was mixed with to much sand and the joints not struck with a pointing trowel, they can absorb water. A lot...
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 27, 2018 in forum: Roofing and Siding
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    Merry Christmas

    [ATTACH] Merry Christmas to all!
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 23, 2018 in forum: General Chit-Chat
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    Leaking at chimney

    Was the counter flashing cut into the brick and a reglet formed on the flashing that's tucked into the cut? A reglet is a 90* bend with another...
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 21, 2018 in forum: Roofing and Siding
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    My latest project

    Good job Rusty, bet she'll love it!
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 14, 2018 in forum: Carpentry and Woodworking
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    Clueless Girl's Dead Garbage Disposal - Replacing Doable?

    Terrific! We love happy endings.
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: General Appliance Discussion
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    Ceiling Fan Light Problem

    [ATTACH] The pull chain switch is very easy to replace. They are available at most hardware stores.
    Post by: oldognewtrick, Dec 2, 2018 in forum: Electrical and Wiring