Cartoon Network

Loading...

24 May 2016

[DIY] Re: Deck pole refinishing

 

Sand then stain using one or two coats of a solid color OIL based

stain......You will get more protection from oil than from latex....Nothing

more required to do.....Pumps

__._,_.___
Posted by: pumps2fix@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (2)
Have you tried the highest rated email app?
With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage.
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 22:59 0 comments

[DIY] Deck pole refinishing

 

I would like to re-stain my desk poles only, since the wood needs to be sealed and my deck patio floor is flag stone. 


I predict I can easily sand the deck poles to remove the old cracking stain without an issue. I will also be using a solid wood exterior stain to ensure the old wood is as well protected as possible. 


Question: Do I need to treat the desk poles with a cleaner (bleach, acid, anything) or can I then move from sanding to staining?


Once staining with a solid stain like Behr Solid Stain do I need to do anything else like a sealer or is the process complete?

__._,_.___
Posted by: brandyvill@sbcglobal.net
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1)
Have you tried the highest rated email app?
With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage.
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 21:39 0 comments

23 May 2016

[DIY] Wall Bed

 

We are thinking of purchasing a wall bed, similar to the one below.  This would be used as our bedroom - we would still have the option of our bedroom upstairs although the purpose of remodeling the downstairs is so I wouldn't have to climb the stairs.  There are a number of different ones available, even on Amazon, anyone have any experience with these?



__._,_.___
Posted by: "oakridgefarm@gmail.com" <oakridgefarm@gmail.com>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 18:26 0 comments

19 May 2016

[DIY] Re: OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

HERE'S THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM THE CITY:   

Thank you for your email regarding your waste water service line.  Your email was forwarded from our cross connections team to us for response.  We will be happy to get you pointed in the correct direction.

 

Water mains do not typically shift.  It is not possible for water to flow into a home through the waste water service line since the two lines are not connected at any location.  If you are having 'water' enter your home from your waste water line, it is likely sewage since the water and waste water lines do not meet or connect at any location. 

  

Each home has a waste water service line that goes from the home to our waste water main.  The waste water service line leaves the home and taps into our waste water main usually in the middle of the street.  The waste water service line is the property of the home owner from the house, all the way up to and including the tap that connects the line to the waste water main.  Each home also has a water service line which delivers water from the water main to the home.  The water lines and the waste water lines do not meet and neither are open so they cannot mix. 

 

From the content of your email, it sounds as if your waste water line may be backing up.  You may obtain a waste water service line map, by calling our records department at 719-668-4426.  You will not need a customer number.  Please let them know you need a copy of the waste water service line for your home.  They will be able to get a copy of your waste water service line to you.  In turn you would want to provide that map to the plumber who is snaking your lines to ensure they are snaking the full distance of your service line and are not missing any area such as the length of pipe between the home and the clean out or the area in the laundry room where the sewer drain can be seen.

 

As you noted in your email, it is possible for a waste water service line to come disconnected from the main at the tap.  When this happens, waste water can back up into the home or yard.  The tap is the responsibility of the home owner.  A plumber should be able to find this through a camera.

 

When your time permits please call our mapping department to request a copy of your waste water service line.  The map will be helpful to your plumber in ensuring they are snaking the full length of your waste water service line.

 

I hope this information has been helpful however if you have any additional questions or if I can assist in any other way, please feel free to contact me again and I will be happy to help.


Thank you

__._,_.___
Posted by: redfoxtotem@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (9)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 02:01 0 comments

18 May 2016

[DIY] wood flooring planks have shrunk

 



My brother bought a redone rustic mountain home and after some years there is a gap between 10" wide planks that is wide enough to catch dirt . As these open, irregular gaps are not uniform enough to *add-a-strip* can anyone come up with any possible fix for this problem? I suggested maybe a resin application but feel normal expansion and contraction as the floor breathes would lead to buckling. My husband suggested an additional layer of laminate flooring.
carmen

__._,_.___
Posted by: carmen <mom2mini@bellsouth.net>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 07:24 0 comments

Re: [DIY] Re: OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

They are available a most good hardware stores or online.

Flat_Land Dale
redfoxtotem@yahoo.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:
 

Thanks, Dale.  That sounds like an interesting thing to try, too.  WHERE would I get the bladder and what would I ask for??  It would be better than filling up the tub every week!!




Virus-free. www.avast.com

__._,_.___
Posted by: Dale Schoepflin <dalu@hbcomm.net>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (8)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 06:07 0 comments

[DIY] Re: OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

That's an idea that had actually crossed my mind.  I am used to dealing with septic tanks and I have never had any problems.  I used Rid-Ex and I know it is effective.  Think I'll put it on my shopping list.  Can't hurt!!


Not sure I can get the city to do anything.  All they seem to do is raise taxes.  Insurance only seems to cover the line from the curb to the house ... and only if water seeps into the house.  They definitely will not do ANYTHING about blockages. 


I will see if I can contact the utilities company and if they can determine there are any specific problems in the area.  One neighbor I talked with a few houses from mine said she hasn't had any problems, but does have the pipes cleaned once a year for tree roots, etc.  That doesn't seem to be my problem.


Thanks to all for the useful information!!!  I feel a lot better now that there could be hope for the problem and it won't cost my life savings!!!


Darci


__._,_.___
Posted by: redfoxtotem@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (7)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 05:51 0 comments

[DIY] Re: OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

Thanks, Dale.  That sounds like an interesting thing to try, too.  WHERE would I get the bladder and what would I ask for??  It would be better than filling up the tub every week!!


__._,_.___
Posted by: redfoxtotem@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (6)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 05:46 0 comments

[DIY] Re: OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

Thanks!  That gives me some hope.  It was interesting that nothing was actually pulled from the pipe during this last "go" with the snake.  When he told me to fill the bathtub up and then let the water drain ... it drained rather slowly and then suddenly "SLURPED" as if something had given way and the water really flowed fast.


I just can't see replacing the whole sewer pipe until I know for sure it is absolutely necessary!!  I understand it would cost $THOUSANDS!!


Thank you!!

__._,_.___
Posted by: redfoxtotem@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (5)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 05:45 0 comments

16 May 2016

[DIY] Ceiling fan height

 

Have to get a ceiling fan today and not sure how long a rod to get.  The ceilings are 15-16' high.  I think we put a 6' rod extension in our other house with 21' ceilings.  Is there a range for how high above living area?


__._,_.___
Posted by: "oakridgefarm@gmail.com" <oakridgefarm@gmail.com>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 21:24 0 comments

RE: [DIY] OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

I agree with Douglas, it could be something else.  It is possible that the street pipe itself is having problems.  If the main line down the street is having problems, your neighbors might be having the same problem.  You can call the city to see it they can check the sewer line and run a snake down the line.  
 
The other thing you can do is treat the level areas (hopefully not backgraded - that's another problem) as little septic tanks and toss some Rid-ex down the toilet before you go to bed. Or work.  It should clear the line enough to allow the stuff to run free.
 
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 15 May 2016 22:11:50 -0700
Subject: [DIY] OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

I won't go into the details behind my purchase of a remodeled home from a bunch of CROOKS.  I was totally assured (among other things) that the sewer line running from the street into my home would "last for several years to come".  I had a plumbing service run a camera inside the piping. He mentioned there were a "couple of flat spots" that shouldn't cause any problems. Everyone else, including my own realtor, assured me the sewer looked good and should last several years. I guess their interpretation of "several years" is anything over one.  I will have been here 2 years in June.


As of January 2016, I began having problems with backups from the sewer line.  I thought it was inside the house. I had a plumber come over and he cleared the outside lines (one going to the curb and one coming from the house).  He didn't seem to get a lot of anything out from the line but it seemed to do the trick. My friends told me to start putting Liquid Plumber in the shower trap every couple of weeks, which I did.  Within a month, I had another backup.  That is after the Liquid Plumber and flushing the 3 separate toilets every day.  (One toilet in the finished basement area.)  I even purchased "septic system safe" toilet paper. 


Now I am being told the flat areas are collecting "stuff" and the only remedy would be to REPLACE the sewer line!!  It is buried approximately 9 feet down.  The "snake" the plumber used is 60' long so I have at least that to replace. 


IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO AVOID HAVING TO REPLACE THE SEWER LINE??  It had been replaced a few years ago and is mostly the PVC type of line.  I can't see paying a plumber every month to come and clear a clog.  Maybe I should buy my own "snake" and clear it myself every couple of weeks.


The plumber did tell me to fill a bathtub once a month and let it drain out.  He said it MIGHT help wash away whatever could start clogging the line.  It is a 4" pipeline.


ANY SUGGESTIONS???   Thanks.  Darci


PS: A lesson I learned from this house is to always contact whatever building department the city has to ensure the proper permits have been taken out on any remodeled home before purchasing. If you discover nothing was done legitimately in the remodel, the building department will fine YOU if you are the owner at that time.

__._,_.___
Posted by: Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (4)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 21:02 0 comments

Re: [DIY] OUTSIDE SEWER LINE PROBLEMS

 

I purchased a pair of rubber drain bladders years ago.  They screw on the end of a common garden hose and expand to seal off the sewer or drain line and the water pressure from the hose flushes the sewer of drain clog very effectively.  They have saved me thousands of dollars over the years.  You may have a drain slope problem which can only be solved by replacement.



Flat_Land Dale
redfoxtotem@yahoo.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:
 

I won't go into the details behind my purchase of a remodeled home from a bunch of CROOKS.  I was totally assured (among other things) that the sewer line running from the street into my home would "last for several years to come".  I had a plumbing service run a camera inside the piping. He mentioned there were a "couple of flat spots" that shouldn't cause any problems. Everyone else, including my own realtor, assured me the sewer looked good and should last several years. I guess their interpretation of "several years" is anything over one.  I will have been here 2 years in June.


As of January 2016, I began having problems with backups from the sewer line.  I thought it was inside the house. I had a plumber come over and he cleared the outside lines (one going to the curb and one coming from the house).  He didn't seem to get a lot of anything out from the line but it seemed to do the trick. My friends told me to start putting Liquid Plumber in the shower trap every couple of weeks, which I did.  Within a month, I had another backup.  That is after the Liquid Plumber and flushing the 3 separate toilets every day.  (One toilet in the finished basement area.)  I even purchased "septic system safe" toilet paper. 


Now I am being told the flat areas are collecting "stuff" and the only remedy would be to REPLACE the sewer line!!  It is buried approximately 9 feet down.  The "snake" the plumber used is 60' long so I have at least that to replace. 


IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO AVOID HAVING TO REPLACE THE SEWER LINE??  It had been replaced a few years ago and is mostly the PVC type of line.  I can't see paying a plumber every month to come and clear a clog.  Maybe I should buy my own "snake" and clear it myself every couple of weeks.


The plumber did tell me to fill a bathtub once a month and let it drain out.  He said it MIGHT help wash away whatever could start clogging the line.  It is a 4" pipeline.


ANY SUGGESTIONS???   Thanks.  Darci


PS: A lesson I learned from this house is to always contact whatever building department the city has to ensure the proper permits have been taken out on any remodeled home before purchasing. If you discover nothing was done legitimately in the remodel, the building department will fine YOU if you are the owner at that time.



Virus-free. www.avast.com

__._,_.___
Posted by: Dale Schoepflin <dalu@hbcomm.net>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (3)
Upgrade your account with the latest Yahoo Mail app
Get organized with the fast and easy-to-use Yahoo Mail app. Upgrade today!
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

.

__,_._,___
Posted by at 20:57 0 comments
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)