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    Deck 1 yr old - Stain company messed up

    How’s it going ? So I had my deck built June of 2021. Had a company come stain in mid April of this year. They totally botched job. Ended up using Benjamin Moore Remove , than Neutrilize / Brighten combo to remove the stain. They had a power wash company come and remove by power washing...
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    Hot water of 2 piece gerber shower handle

    How’s it going ? I have a 2 value shower unit and had To replace my hot water stem & seat About 1 1/2 months ago. All of a sudden it’s starting to take a lot of turns to turn on ( maybe 3-4 full turns ). Once I add the cold water, a few times pressure had dropped to almost nothing. This shower...
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    Outside porch light

    Just want to show what I found for my outside light. House built 1959, I bought about 8 years ago. This should be fun to inspect. Hopefully able to re-run new wire Thanks !
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    Replaced outlet , no power to actual receptacles

    Hello , so I found that my gfi outlet reset button someone broke and sprig was showing , there is also another outlet connected this one ... I figured changing the initial broken one would fix it , however for some reason I am not getting power to actual outlets The indicator on the new...
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    Sealing concrete steps

    Hello everyone So basically I know my front steps are SHOT but playing patch up jobs since I don't have 5k laying around , however , even though it says not to , would putting Thompson water seal over painted part of steps do anything ( good or bad ) I plan on if possible to use water seal...
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    Bathroom window in shower

    How's it going ? I'm having an issue with water from shower going into window sill at times. There was a blind but behind sill. I took paint off of the sill and notice part ( where handle is ) is not even real wood. Looks like paper. Anyhow, is there any options where I could cover this...
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    Caulk

    Hello. This is a basic question , however what is the best caulk to use for a bathroom tube. I tried a few and just doesn't seem to do the job. The last time a worker at Home Depot told me to buy something that's not silicone because silicone isn't good. I said ok than all the caulk dried...
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    Central air service , house not cooling

    How's it going ? So my central air was working fine ( minus hot upstairs in cape cod ) and I haven't had anything serviced since I bought house 6 years ago so for 89$ I said why not. They did usual maintance on inside unit and out unit. Now house doesn't want to cool down. Temp had...
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    Corner of outside foundation broke apart

    There is a nice chunk of my outside foundation wall where the rear & side of house meet has broken off. I also get a pretty decent draft in that corner when I'm in the basement. Any ideas how to fix ? Just new cement and build up ? Anything needed to adhere new & old cement Etc ? Picture...
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    Cracks in sheet rock repair before painting

    Hello What is the best method to fix cracks in walls & ceilings before I can paint ? I have some small ones ( less than 1ft ) and I have one Almost 3/4 my living room ceiling ( 8-10ft ). ( from what I assume is from the house settling ) Thanks Thanks
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    Toilet water in sump pump pit

    I have my pit connected to sewer line ( I know not allowed ) however i just found out after 3- 4 years when I flush , some of the water traces down into my pit area via connection. Since main pipe has slight curve , water follows it in. This is reason for smell. Any ideas on how to correct...
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    Bathroom paint inquiry

    What is good paint to use in the bathroom that has humidity ? I heard Zinnser is one of the best Thanks
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    Bathroom walls lots of moisture & Damaged drywall by tub

    Hello , My bathroom is roughly 9x5 and every time we shower the walls always tend to have a lot of moisture on the walls very quickly. I do have exhaust fan which is the biggest ive seen allowed for a 4in duct. I also get water damage where the tub meets the wall on the actual Sheetrock...
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