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    PJB12 reacted to Sparky617's post in the thread Dryer takes long time to dry with Like Like.
    Mine was taking forever, and it was the cover over the vent to keep birds out of my vent trapping lint. If the line is long, it could...
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    PJB12 replied to the thread Chrome ring of the faucet stuck.
    Affan, From the photo, I'm pretty confident that the stem can be removed by using an adjustable wrench, sometimes called a Crescent...
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    PJB12 replied to the thread "Jumping" a battery.
    One would think so. I just bought an inspection camera with NiMh batteries. I have a 2 year old Porter Cable drill with NiCD. My...
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    PJB12 replied to the thread "Jumping" a battery.
    On NiCd & NiMH, you can tap with a small 9 volt battery. It clears the dendrite crystals that build up. With safety eye wear on, tap...
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    PJB12 replied to the thread Dryer takes long time to dry.
    Check the vent piping from the discharge end all the way to where the lint trap is inside the dryer. Lint builds up and the moisture...
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    PJB12 reacted to Snoonyb's post in the thread Dryer takes long time to dry with Like Like.
    All elec. appliances deteriorate, over time. They also have high/low limiting devices, and that would be my starting point. You might...
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    PJB12 reacted to havasu's post in the thread Dryer takes long time to dry with Like Like.
    Check the lint trap.
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    PJB12 replied to the thread Gas pipe ground...DIY project?.
    I always wonder how the gas company gets away with the corrugated stainless steel tubing inside the building (my house, too) with no...
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    PJB12 reacted to Sparky617's post in the thread Gas pipe ground...DIY project? with Like Like.
    I'm curious about grounding them as well. My wife is a Realtor and often on inspection reports they'll have notes about the gas pipe...
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    PJB12 reacted to jean862's post in the thread Plumbing help needed. with Like Like.
    Thank you - I will check the pressure on it and let you know. Worst case, I can just swap the tank if needed.
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    PJB12 replied to the thread Deck Board Gap, increase?.
    My neighbor blows the maple seeds & junk out of the tiny gaps on hers with an air compressor (and safety eye wear). Maybe that'll work...
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    PJB12 reacted to rfsdallas's post in the thread Deck Board Gap, increase? with Like Like.
    If you're looking to increase the gap between your deck boards to prevent debris buildup and improve aesthetics, there are a few...
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    PJB12 replied to the thread Bathroom bathtub repair.
    There are even Low VOC DIY tub refinishing kits on the market. How well they work, I don't know- but it might be worth looking into...
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    PJB12 reacted to Snoonyb's post in the thread Bathroom bathtub repair with Like Like.
    Why absolutely, you can refinish the tub, but please read the product instructions, and carefully follow them. Before you attempt the...
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    PJB12 replied to the thread Plumbing help needed..
    With diaphragm style tanks the Tap-To-Test method doesn't work well. Neither does feeling for a temperature difference. Those methods...
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