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31 January 2012

[DIY] hot water heater

 

well after 5 or 6 days replacing pressure relieve valve. it did'nt solve the problem. Called whirlpool and they said i might have to install a diafram in cold water line coming in to heater to help control pressure. i need to find out if they come in 3/4 fittings .since i have a 3/4 flex line coming from from shutoff going right to nipple on heater.which is only 14 inches. at 90 o/o angle. i hope i have enough room to get fitings into add diafram .

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Posted by at 22:05 0 comments

[DIY] Re: Matted brown grass

 

Actually, by next fall you will not have a massive lump. It will compress itself to very rich compost that you can use in your garden beds. I do this with my leaves every year and that huge pile always becomes a small mound of mulch.

--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, subprong <subprong@...> wrote:
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> Thank you for all of your help and information, Steve. I might have to grab
> some fertilizer and give that a go. Also interesting point about leaf
> mulch being placed into the grass.
>
> I built a big area to compost leaves. Well, I just put them in there and
> don't actually add anything to them. I read one site that suggested you
> don't actually have to do anything to them. The thing is full and now I
> have no idea what to do with this massive lump of stuff. By next fall I'll
> have to "bag" leaves again if I can't figure out what to do with this
> massive stack.
>

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[DIY] Re: Shelf life of Polyurethane

 

I store mine upside down. Works really good for me.
Lena

--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "snafflesnshelties" <snaffles@...> wrote:
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> I have a gallon of Minwax polyurethane that was opened a couple of years ago and a small amount of it was used. What are the chances of this product still being useable?
>
> Joyce
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RE: [DIY] Odd electrical problem

 

Glad to hear you fixed the problem.  If you ever see "Holmes on Homes" or "Homes Inspections" on HGTV you will see things that contractors do that are unbeleivably wrong.   I'd like to beleive that they are the exceptions, not the rule.
 
 
 
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: multiuseguy@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:19:07 +0000
Subject: Re: [DIY] Odd electrical problem

 
So right your are. I purchased this house so it was totally finished by previou[s] owners when I moved in. Who knows what ills might be lurking behind the walls. Some do it yourselfers don't really care about any codes or infractions. That's a chance you take with a used house and many times a new house. Problem solved as I pulled a new feed. Thanks to all that gave tips and idea's, much appreicated.
G

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Re: [DIY] walls

 

Slumlords who see a lot of damage do this.
Moisture migrates via diffusion through walls.
If you opt for this, use a vapor barrier paint.
You might use "cement board," which is a common strong
replacement for old "greenboard' in bathrooms.
It will cost maybe 20% more, overall.
It's a lil heavy so sheets are 3x5, not 4x8.

God Bless.
BillSF9c

Posted by: "Bill Chmelik" Chmelik@earthlink.net chmeliks

>I would suggest removing the drywall, put up ½ inch plywood, and the
covering that with drywall, a lot of work in the beginning, but makes it
extremely hard to put a hole in the drywall, and it looks just like a
regular wall.

ck

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Re: [DIY] Matted brown grass

 

There's a special rake for this called a de-thatching rake. Both side
look a lil like mini plows. ESP good for bermuda. Be cautious with
other grasses until you get the hang of the exact angle you want to use.

BillSF9c

Posted by: "subprong" subprong@gmail.com subprong

>Thank you, Ande. I'll do that. Should I do a light rake to simply
move
the off of the ground, or should I rake with force trying to pull the
brown
grass and roots out?

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Re: [DIY] B&D CMM1000 battery mower starts but won't stay running - ???

 

There was a recall on some of those, Ed

http://www.blackanddecker.com/safety-notices-recalls/black--decker-cm100019-inch-cordless-electric-lawn-mowers-type-1-through-type-4-.aspx

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Re: [DIY] B&D CMM1000 battery mower starts but won't stay running - ???

 

It would help to know make and model

 

Dale in the Flat Lands:  The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it; but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill

Marianne wrote:
 



Sent from my Verizon Wireless smartphone

jmr1290 <jomarex@earthlink.net> wrote:

>I love these battery-powered mowers, and I just couldn't pass this one up for $15...
>
>It will start just fine, but as soon as I let off the starter lever, it dies. Anybody know what that might be? Can't find this info in a websearch, and I don't know what all those wires are for under there. None of them seem to be broken.
>
>thanks
>Joy
>

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Re: [DIY] B&D CMM1000 battery mower starts but won't stay running - ???

 

it would to know make and model

Dale in the Flat Lands:  The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it; but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill

Marianne wrote:
 



Sent from my Verizon Wireless smartphone

jmr1290 <jomarex@earthlink.net> wrote:

>I love these battery-powered mowers, and I just couldn't pass this one up for $15...
>
>It will start just fine, but as soon as I let off the starter lever, it dies. Anybody know what that might be? Can't find this info in a websearch, and I don't know what all those wires are for under there. None of them seem to be broken.
>
>thanks
>Joy
>

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Re: [DIY] MFH Roof Leak

 

Is there a bathroom or other roof vent in that area?  A chimney/ fireplace?  I am having a problem with that now also.  The flashing around the vent is leaking; I tared it last week, but need to put additional around the stack- about to do that right now :)
J

From: flowernymph2 <flowernymph2@yahoo.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:07 AM
Subject: [DIY] MFH Roof Leak

 
I have a "97"Manufactured Home. Last night it's roof started leaking and I see no tore composition or holes or anything! If anyone has idea's on what else to look for, please post?? Also, if I was to put down sheet metal roofing, do I need to remove this old composition tiles or can I put down like 2X2 or 2X4's Then the sheet metal? Any ideas will be gratefully appreciated! Stupid Cheap MFH'S!!
Thanks to all in advance!



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Re: [DIY] B&D CMM1000 battery mower starts but won't stay running - ???

 



Sent from my Verizon Wireless smartphone

jmr1290 <jomarex@earthlink.net> wrote:

>I love these battery-powered mowers, and I just couldn't pass this one up for $15...
>
>It will start just fine, but as soon as I let off the starter lever, it dies. Anybody know what that might be? Can't find this info in a websearch, and I don't know what all those wires are for under there. None of them seem to be broken.
>
>thanks
>Joy
>

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Posted by at 00:49 0 comments

Re: Fw: [DIY] RE: prolonging shelf life.

 

Another paint can trick.
Place the lid on the can, then put a paper towel
or scrap of newspaper on top of that. Then press down
on the lid to seal. Any paint in the lip that might splash
up is caught by the paper blotter. Discard paper scrap.

Not so much for prolonging shelf life as not adding
the mess when sealing up the cans.

dave

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Dave Uebele (daveu@sptddog.com)

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Posted by at 00:10 0 comments

[DIY] MFH Roof Leak

 

I have a "97"Manufactured Home. Last night it's roof started leaking and I see no tore composition or holes or anything! If anyone has idea's on what else to look for, please post?? Also, if I was to put down sheet metal roofing, do I need to remove this old composition tiles or can I put down like 2X2 or 2X4's Then the sheet metal? Any ideas will be gratefully appreciated! Stupid Cheap MFH'S!!
Thanks to all in advance!

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Posted by at 00:07 0 comments

30 January 2012

Fw: [DIY] RE: prolonging shelf life.

 

Howdy Friends,
 
I haven't posted in many months due to sevear deperssion and some other medical issues.  However, I do read all of the emails that I can to see whats going on in the real world outside.
 
In this subjedt in sealing paint of any type of liquide that we all use for so many different projects, the best answer to the matter from many paint contractors, painters and paint companies is to as follows.
 
Clean what paint that may be in the lid set rim with your paint brush.
Put the lid on and them step upon the lid with a foot to apply all of your body weight to firmly close it.
Then where ever you place the remainder of the can TURN it up-side down.
This will seal the lid from any air entering the can and ONLY the top paint which( which is at the bottom of the can) will stop any
paint from harding on top when you open the can.
 
Yes just as Dale S has stated.  I have worked around so many painters, controctors, and myseld talked with paint companies about this very subject.  The paint compaines I'm talking about is the company that make the product NOT some sales person at the store thats selling you the product. (Most of them are about as smart as the can the paint is coming in.)
 
AGAPE,
jdb, txredneck
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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Dale S <dalu@hbcomm.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] RE: prolonging shelf life.
 
My solution has been to store all my paint cans on their lids, then the skin is on the bottom in which case , who cares. 
If you are worried about the seal place a NEW piece of seran wrap under the lid before you close the can. 
The first thing I do after opening a new can of paint or varnish is to use an awl and punch 4 holes around the lid to allow liquid trapped in the seal grove to drain back into the can.
 This prevents a hydraulic lock which is what prevents cans sealing in the first place prevent the cans sealing.

Even if you are going to store your used cans right side up, always let the set for a few minutes in the inverted position to help seal the lids
 
Dale in the Flat Lands:  The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it; but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
John and Carmen Stuart wrote:
Well shoot! Leave it to me to do it the hard way.

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Posted by at 10:51 0 comments

Re: [DIY] RE: prolonging shelf life.

 

My solution has been to store all my paint cans on their lids, then the skin is on the bottom in which case , who cares. 
If you are worried about the seal place a NEW piece of seran wrap under the lid before you close the can. 
The first thing I do after opening a new can of paint or varnish is to use an awl and punch 4 holes around the lid to allow liquid trapped in the seal grove to drain back into the can.
 This prevents a hydraulic lock which is what prevents cans sealing in the first place prevent the cans sealing.

Even if you are going to store your used cans right side up, always let the set for a few minutes in the inverted position to help seal the lids
 

Dale in the Flat Lands:  The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it; but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill

John and Carmen Stuart wrote:
Well shoot! Leave it to me to do it the hard way.

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Re: [DIY] Replacing refridgerator door handle

 

Are you wanting to replace the handle or just get it on securely?  Not sure if ours is the same model, we have a Kenmore side-by-side - 2005 model.  The door handle on the fridge came loose and although he thought he was doing it correctly DH could not get it to tighten completely.  He doesn't remember the details but there is a bracket on the inside of the handle that was loose, he got that tightened first.  Then pull up sharply, push it in and slide down,it should sit down on the bracket.  I know we had a repairman out on another problem and he showed him how to do it.  He only remembers he had to use a lot more force to get it seated than he had been using.  I have the manual if yours is a similar model.


On Jan 29, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Ed wrote:

 

I have a Kenmore side-by-side refridgerator that has a handle coming off. I can't find a set screw or anywhere to loosen the panel without taking the entire interior apart. I would prefer not to unless it is my last recourse. The handle looks as if it mounts to the door using a screw, set into a clip, that is mounted to the door panel (under the handle). If anyone has any advice on the easiest way to repair this, I would appreciate your insight.


Jan Flood




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