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    Any idea on to remove a very large mirror from bathroom wall?

    Don’t count on saving it. I would bet it is both glued and mechanicaly attached. Don’t overlook safety trying to save a 39 dollar item. OV removed 5-6 of them and haven’t saved one yet. The last one I covered with duct tape and then tapped it with ball peen hammer until it cracked in small...
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    Drip irrigation design

    Glad yours is working out for you. I’m not overthinking it. I am trying to get input as to types of lines and sizes. No elect at water source.
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    NorCal Drought Plants and Bamboo Options?

    There are non invasive species of bamboo.
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    Drip irrigation design

    Need help with drip irrigation design for 5-6 recently planted trees. Hopefully the photo will post with this. Note: Lower right is closest spikot that runs from well with 1 inch pipe. Approx 50 ft to cement drive where I jetted a 1 inch pvc under. Trees are noted and space between. Thanks for...
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    Jetting under driveway

    Thanks
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    Jetting under driveway

    anyone tried to jet a pvc pipe under a 16 ft driveway? Any problems with the jetting pvc pipe bending due to length. Would be interested in anyone’s experiences. Thanks.
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    Pressure Washer

    So then it would just take longer to cavitate?
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    Pressure Washer

    Thanks!
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    Pressure Washer

    I have determined the problem is the well tank running low on pressure and then thee washer runs out of water. So question is how to manage this. Should I Just let off the trigger and let pressure build back up or turn off washer and then restart when pressure is back up? Or maybe something else.
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    Fencing-Property Line

    I have located corner rods and want to put 2-3 points on line. Will use 1/2 in iron rods also. Problem is that the property line is 800 ft long. I tried to string a line between posts but it dropped so much it was useless. When I tried to tighten it, it would break. I know I could get heavier...
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    Ramp for an older dog for a small porch?

    Is building permit needed? Wonder if ANY outdoor ramps have to conform to ADA standards
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    Mold on outside soffit caulking

    Product was DAP Dynaflex 230.
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    Pressure Washer

    I’ll try with not using any other water. We’re on a well so there is a possibility that the pum is cycling and the pressure in the waters line goes down causing this. Did some checking. I bought this’s new 15 yrs ago. New pump will be right at 100 bucks. New p washer just like this at HD is 259...
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    Pressure Washer

    Cavitate is a good description of what it does.
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    Pressure Washer

    Yes always follow this procedure Hook up all hoses Turn on water and squeeze trigger to get stream Start engine Pull trigger for stream and pressure.
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    Pressure Washer

    Talked to repair shop they said not economical to fix. New 400. Cost to repair min of 200. Don’t know how much Is pump and what is labor. Plus I’ve never done this before so have to add the aggravation. Don’t know what I could get for it in the shape it’s in. Maybe someone who knows what...
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    Mold on outside soffit caulking

    Yes in shade? I’ll need to check which product I used.
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    Mold on outside soffit caulking

    Similar to bath question. Last year prior to painting I caused several places on outside soffit. I notice now that they have mold only on the caulked area. Any ideas?
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    Porter Cable reputation

    At least I’m consistent. Shows how much I’m on here.
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