Do it Yourself: March 2014

31 March 2014

Re: [DIY] Hot water tank

Might be a good time to consider a tankless. We installed a Rheem tankless with remote temperature control which was installed in the bathroom last fall and would never go back to a tank type heater. We did also install a 6 gallon point of use electric heater right under the kitchen so that we can have very hot water at the sink and dishwasher while keeping the tankless set for bathing and clothes washing. A little costly at the onset but well worth it in inconvenience and savings on gas usage.

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alkohout2241@sbcglobal.net wrote:

hello...our hot water tank has sprung a leak.. 50 gallon Bradford/White...seems under 10 yrs old?

I'm in the Chicago area..any idea on what a fair price would be to have one installed?

And should we go with the same brand ? someone sugegsted AO Smith

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[DIY] Hot water tank

hello...our hot water tank has sprung a leak.. 50 gallon Bradford/White...seems under 10 yrs old?

I'm in the Chicago area..any idea on what a fair price would be to have one installed?

And should we go with the same brand ? someone sugegsted AO Smith

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RE: [DIY] Paint Cans

Not sure. I assume you are concerned about the light changing the paint. You can always put them in a bag, if you're worried.

To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: subprong@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 10:54:51 -0500
Subject: Re: [DIY] Paint Cans

Ron, any idea if the paint would be fine if the plastic containers are clear?

On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 6:21 AM, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com> wrote:

Those plastic coffee containers work well. In fact any use plastic food container with a lid would work, if the opening is big enough for the brush.

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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:25:07 -0500
Subject: [DIY] Paint Cans

I need to find containers to put paint into. Old cans have become rusted, hard to open and then of course flake the rust into the paint once you get it open. Gosh forbid, paint companies actually invest some thought or spare some expense more on a better paint can than they do a wall full of paint chips stamped with food names.

Any tried and true ideas that will keep the paint sealed and keep at least the same amount of harm from weathering? I see that they actually sell new paint cans for less than a dollar but I'm hoping to either buy something or use something of a different material....a good plastic or the like.

Thanks.

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30 March 2014

Re: [DIY] Paint Cans

Ron, any idea if the paint would be fine if the plastic containers are clear?

On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 6:21 AM, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com> wrote:

Those plastic coffee containers work well. In fact any use plastic food container with a lid would work, if the opening is big enough for the brush.

To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: subprong@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:25:07 -0500
Subject: [DIY] Paint Cans

I need to find containers to put paint into. Old cans have become rusted, hard to open and then of course flake the rust into the paint once you get it open. Gosh forbid, paint companies actually invest some thought or spare some expense more on a better paint can than they do a wall full of paint chips stamped with food names.

Any tried and true ideas that will keep the paint sealed and keep at least the same amount of harm from weathering? I see that they actually sell new paint cans for less than a dollar but I'm hoping to either buy something or use something of a different material....a good plastic or the like.

Thanks.

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RE: [DIY] Paint Cans

Those plastic coffee containers work well. In fact any use plastic food container with a lid would work, if the opening is big enough for the brush.

To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: subprong@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:25:07 -0500
Subject: [DIY] Paint Cans

I need to find containers to put paint into. Old cans have become rusted, hard to open and then of course flake the rust into the paint once you get it open. Gosh forbid, paint companies actually invest some thought or spare some expense more on a better paint can than they do a wall full of paint chips stamped with food names.

Any tried and true ideas that will keep the paint sealed and keep at least the same amount of harm from weathering? I see that they actually sell new paint cans for less than a dollar but I'm hoping to either buy something or use something of a different material....a good plastic or the like.

Thanks.

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28 March 2014

Re: [DIY] Front brake sensor F150

Thank you for this excellent information. The "magnetic end" was sheared off and almost impossible to get out plus they had to order the sensor so wasn't able to work on it till wed morning. The abs light went off but came back on when I started home and was very discouraging. I'll unhook the battery this morning and if that doesn't work I'll check back with Auto Zone. We also got the upper console fixed. Google said it was a simple matter of soldering a wire but I wasn't confident pulling it off and taking it apart. Our young friend, who was doing the actual work, doesn't have much experience but is willing to try. Fortunately I took a class last year and have the tools so together we got it working. I've learned to do a lot over the years but cars were limited to knowing what tools to hand over. If we can get this done without going to the dealer the total cost will be about what the diagnostic test would have been. Age and a fixed income is a great incentive to DIY, but sure helps to have some tech info from a real person.

Jan,

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If AutoZone says they pin-pointed it down to a sensor, I would go with that. The reason they couldn't give you a code is because the brake system is separate from the Engine/Transmission Control modules/computers. Brake systems don't spit out codes like the other modules...not yet anyway. That's why the dealer wanted to charge you $95...it takes special equipment to read the brake system.

The sensor is absolutely a DIY job to replace it...if it's faulty. Inspect it before you purchase a new one. Sometimes they can get mud/oil/dirt/etc. on the sensor "eye", or the cable may have gotten pinched in some of the brake hardware when the technician put everything back together. To find the sensor, look behind the tire on the corner of the vehicle that autozone said was bad. There should be two separate "cable" looking things. One is your brake fluid line (goes to the caliper)...the other one is the sensor (goes to a bracket and points at a "gear" looking part.

The only problem is, with some vehicles it take that same special equipment to reset the code that is tripping your ABS light. So, even if you replace the sensor that is causing the problem, you could still have a light until its reset.

Lucky for you, your local AutoZone has that equipment and will probably reset it for you if you decide to replace the sensor yourself...especially if you purchase the sensor from them.

I got lucky the last time I replaced one and the code reset just by disconnecting the battery for a day.

Good luck!!

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[DIY] Re: Front brake sensor F150

Jan,

Lucky for you, your local AutoZone has that equipment and will probably reset it for you if you decide to replace the sensor yourself...especially if you purchase the sensor from them.

I got lucky the last time I replaced one and the code reset just by disconnecting the battery for a day.

Good luck!!

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26 March 2014

[DIY] Roof Shapes and Names..

Posted by: "Jerry Hnidy" jhnidy@gmail.com

> We bought this place because it looks like a barn.

Hi Jerry;

That is called a "gambrel" roof, like these.

http://web.axilar.net/LarenCorie/GableCXSm.jpg
http://web.axilar.net/LarenCorie/GambrelLittleHouse.htm

A "mansard" roof is basically a flat roof ("flat" roofs
are defined as less than a 2/12 pitch) with very steep
shingled roofs, down the walls of the upper story.

Mansard roofs also usually extend around the corners,
whereas gambrels just wraps over the top, in the classic
barn roof shape..

They are close, but different. In some cases they are
so close that the difference is hard to define, but usually
there is a difference in "feel" to the general design of the
building that helps differentiate it as Gambrel or Mansard.

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Re: [DIY] Re: vinyl gutters

That's not me. We bought this place because it looks like a barn. The front and rear of the second story are almost vertical and the shingles go all the way from the roof to the top of the first floor.

Google Jers Tablet
Woodhaven, MI

On Mar 25, 2014 11:51 AM, "Ray Kornele" <krazykyngekorny@gmail.com> wrote:

A Mansard roof has a gentle slope near the p[eak, and a steeper slope on down to where it meets the wall. Sometimes a second floor is places between the up[per sloped areas.

KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid)

On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 2:39 AM, Jerry Hnidy <jhnidy@gmail.com> wrote:

I have what I think is called a mansard roof. Shingles down to the first floor on vertical walls. Wish their video had a little more detail.

Google Jers Tablet
Woodhaven, MI

On Mar 24, 2014 11:01 AM, <THenne1713@aol.com> wrote:

If having trouble with gutters, look at Rainhandler.com as another option; no clog

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[DIY] Front brake sensor F150

A question for you auto guys if you have a minute. We have a 2002 Ford 150 4x4. Put new brakes on the front and now the abs light stays on. Googled it and learned more than I ever wanted to know — but how much is knowledge and how much hype?

The shop got metal shavings in the (drum?) If that's true would they be responsible for fixing it?
The sensors are bad
A fuse is bad
Take it to the shop :)
Has to be done by a dealer — and on it goes.

Ford dealer charges $95 for a diagnosis. Had it checked by auto-zone today, couldn't get a code but he said the right front sensor was bad. Checked on-line and the part runs around $50+-. Lots of videos on youtube. Have a friend who can help but is this a DIY job or better (safer) done by a mechanic?

Thanks much for any info you care to pass along.
Jan

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Re: [DIY] Toilet flapper chain

thank you everyone, on my next foray to the hardware store I will look for a bead chain.

On 3/25/2014 8:19 AM, Ron Johnson wrote:

I was actually thinking fishing line and leaders ...

To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: dalu@hbcomm.net
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:17:12 -0500
Subject: Re: [DIY] Toilet flapper chain

I take it you are using linked chains. Try ball or bead chins and this should cure the problem. The links slip and tangle.

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Sue wrote:

same thing happens here, if you find out how to stop it please share :)

suzie

On 3/24/2014 5:28 PM, Ron Johnson wrote:

This is weird: I untangled the chain on the toilet flapper last week and it got tangled again. I did try untwist the chain when I had it disconnected from the lever. Since both ends are secured to something (one to the flapper, the other to the lever) it really shouldn't get tangled. Yet it does.

Anyone know how this happens and how I can keep it from getting tangled again?

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25 March 2014

Re: [DIY] Re: vinyl gutters

A Mansard roof has a gentle slope near the p[eak, and a steeper slope on down to where it meets the wall. Sometimes a second floor is places between the up[per sloped areas.

KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid)

On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 2:39 AM, Jerry Hnidy <jhnidy@gmail.com> wrote:

I have what I think is called a mansard roof. Shingles down to the first floor on vertical walls. Wish their video had a little more detail.

Google Jers Tablet
Woodhaven, MI

On Mar 24, 2014 11:01 AM, <THenne1713@aol.com> wrote:

If having trouble with gutters, look at Rainhandler.com as another option; no clog