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Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 29th 2020, 11:55 am
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Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

And here if left long enough it could lead to termites.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 15th 2020, 9:57 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Currently at over 4% interest on a mortgage from a few years ago. Considered a refi, but the break even was too many years to bother with. A few of my friends refied and never even bothered to check...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 16th 2020, 5:12 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Neat idea for the battery
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 16th 2020, 3:22 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

And if you're going to put a light in consider getting a fan/light combo while you're at it.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 2nd 2020, 11:15 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Could the crumbling be caused by moisture?
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 15th 2020, 9:38 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

That's what I'd do. :nod:

I'd probably also use it as an excuse to buy a simple gfci tester.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 15th 2020, 5:57 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Looks great. I plan on turning my small shed into a bar this spring.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 15th 2020, 4:02 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Which is why I refuse to consider installing new windows or external doors. I prefer tasks where the worst case delay is an inconvenience.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 15th 2020, 2:50 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Those are the interesting ones :nod:

Was switching out an old light fixture. Should have been an easy swap out, until I found the new light fixture had the screw holes on top and bottom instead of...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2019, 11:35 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

I know on mine I have to remove the set screw then give it a good yank.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 19th 2019, 10:36 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Took the car to Ford dealer for the airbag recall. Whilst there they did a "courtesy" inspection and informed me of a leak in an AC valve on high pressure side. I was told it needs to be replaced,...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 12th 2019, 12:43 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Totally agree
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 11th 2019, 4:51 pm
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Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Very good for on a pole getting high ceilings
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2019, 8:49 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Wow, going to be nice when it's done. You'll have to post some after photos!
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2019, 8:48 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

I hold the same opinion as Pulaski. I have a couple exterior doors to replace some point in the coming years and I certainly won't be doing it myself for these reasons.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 30th 2019, 12:11 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Honestly, that would have been mine too. My other half would have been fine with that response.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 29th 2019, 10:44 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Surely the most offensive part is mentioning calling a repair man? :rofl:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 15th 2019, 10:58 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

62 sounds great :thumbsup:

The best thing I find with the internet garage door is it will ping my phone if left open for 10 minutes. It has happened before whilst distracted bringing stuff in.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 14th 2019, 2:35 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

No adapters needed. Something like this will do the trick -
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-4-ft-Universal-Rubber-Washer-Hoses-PM14X10007DS/205473635
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 14th 2019, 1:50 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

This is the exact pump I bought and used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X05G1A/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought a 5 gallon bucket and washer hoses at Lowe's or Home Depot. Bought vinegar...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 14th 2019, 12:22 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Yes and yes. I flush it yearly with vinegar. Flushed it in January with a submersible pump and a couple washer hookup pipes.

T​​​​​hat really sucks that the plumber did not add those as part of...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 8th 2019, 8:55 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Yep. Works well. Had it stable for a few months with no hitches. I used to be a Iris By Lowes customer, but that has since shut down. HA has been much more reliable than that was.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 6th 2019, 1:52 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

I have a raspberry pi with a zwave and ziggbee dongle attached. Use it for a few sensors and thermostat.

At some point I'd like to change our bathroom fans for a modern one. Sounds like an...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 4th 2019, 11:07 pm
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Not familiar with the HVAC brands so no help, sorry. Just scheduled my spring inspection / tune up.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 4th 2019, 12:45 am
Replies: 2,257
Views: 206,112
Posted By tom169

Re: Home and garden projects

Ah that makes sense. Measured and the bump is at 12' :)
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