Recent content by whitehart

We are planning to replace an existing deck with a gable-roofed screened porch. The deck now extends 12' front the house, so we'll stay in that depth. What width would make for the most efficient use of materials? How wide is the screening available now? Any advice or pitfalls to avoid...

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CallMeVilla, would soaking it in place, with the CLR in a freezer zip-lock bag tied around the neck be worth trying first? Or would that be unsafe?

Thanks! You have been a big help.

We have a fiberglass, one-piece tub/shower surround from the 70's that was ugly from the day it was put in. (To those few who like avacado green, I apologize.) It also has some plumbing issues (as in my recent other post.) If we replace it, we need to have another tub/shower combo. It fills the...

Thanks. I think I have a new favorite website/app.

Thanks for the help. We got the leak from the hot water knob fixed. The problem with the diverter is still worse than I thought. This second video gives me some idea of what is involved to replace the assembly.I wouldn't be confident enough to sweat the pipes to replace the assembly like this...

Thanks. Mine is a little different inside, but I'll try to figure it out.

Please help a newbie who doesn't know the jargon and can't find this particular problem addressed anywhere. We have an old (mid-'70's) fiberglass tub/shower with a separate diverter knob. Water leaks out of the back of the hot water knob (not out through the faucet) when the water is turned...