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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Hotdog, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Feb 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM
    907rx7

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    I never understood way they don't use safety covers like Zambonis.
     
  2. Feb 8, 2022 at 12:12 PM
    Delta09

    Delta09 Jesus On The Dashboard

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    This might not fall completely under home improvement, but it was nasty and needed to be done. Figured I'd share as it's really gross :laugh:

    The more we ran the shower the more a brown ooze started dropping off the wall in the shower area. Well I know what the slightly off smell in the house was when we first looked at it. I have nothing against smokers, but DAMN!

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    Cleaned off

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    Tried to capture some of the gunk that flowed when I sprayed on the degreaser (look on top of the trim)...

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    And I went even further and took down the fan cover... :puke:

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    Forgot to snap a picture after I scrubbed it, but here's the outside. I thought it was an almond/bisque color. Nope, white :rofl:

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    Didn't do the ceiling, just don't have it in me today. It'll get a coat of original Kilz oil base primer before paint...

    Little ol' church going lady loved to smoke in the bathroom apparently :rofl:
     
  3. Feb 8, 2022 at 1:46 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    TSP kills that stuff.

    https://www.acehardware.com/departm...c49928662a31168742c94a64ceb4110a&gclsrc=3p.ds
     
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  4. Feb 8, 2022 at 1:52 PM
    FastEddy59

    FastEddy59 TTC #0061

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  5. Feb 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Magda...

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  6. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:09 PM
    Delta09

    Delta09 Jesus On The Dashboard

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    Yea I'm pressing the easy button on the ceiling. The Kilz oil base original knocks out just about everything besides tannin bleeding that requires a shellac primer. I've had much success with it.

    Ironically looking at her obituary she kinda looks exactly like that. I won't share for privacy of the family, but almost spot on. She was a character from what I understand :laugh:
     
  7. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:34 PM
    treyus30

    treyus30 cntl-y

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    But where's the urinal?
     
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  8. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:36 PM
    treyus30

    treyus30 cntl-y

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    Just wear a welding helmet, gloves, and a thick scarf. What can go wrong?
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:38 PM
    treyus30

    treyus30 cntl-y

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    I need a 2 or 3-zone split A/C system. Looking at Pioneer cuz the BTUs and price, but do y'all have recommendations?
     
  10. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:39 PM
    Delta09

    Delta09 Jesus On The Dashboard

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    I wouldn't ruin my favorite welding helmet just for that! :smack:


    :rofl:
     
  11. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:45 PM
    treyus30

    treyus30 cntl-y

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    Well favorite implies you have multiple, so use the other one!
     
  12. Feb 8, 2022 at 3:49 PM
    Delta09

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    Ok, you got a point on that one. First world problem having two welding helmets :laugh:
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2022 at 5:41 PM
    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    Got my first quote to re-tint the entire house. Single story, nothing overly complicated. $3100! :facepalm:Got some other quotes coming later this week and next.

    I've also been looking a pavers or small boulders to divide my property line from the renters next door that don't bother to make an effort on anything. However, everything I liked was on a 10 week back order or out of stock. Going to try a few more locations later this week.

    Also picked up some minwax red mahogany stain and helmsman clear satin sealer to redo my side gate. I had to go to 2 different Home Depot's and 2 Lowes to gather up the materials. :annoyed:

    I hope the supply chains pick up soon.
     
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  14. Feb 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM
    Toyko Joe

    Toyko Joe Here for the pictures

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    Why are you re-tinting? Did I miss something?
     
  15. Feb 8, 2022 at 5:47 PM
    My Name is Rahl

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    So say we all.
     
  16. Feb 8, 2022 at 5:54 PM
    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    The tint I have is about 10 years old and not doing much for UV protection let alone privacy. I'm going to have it all re done before summer hits here in AZ. :bananadead:
     
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  17. Feb 8, 2022 at 6:09 PM
    treyus30

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    Umm... shade screens?
     
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  18. Feb 8, 2022 at 6:40 PM
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    Got the 6th & final interior door hung today. The thing clears the floor by a certain type of hair ;) 4 of 6 of the frame screws are stripped. Neither toothpicks nor chopsticks would get the 3" screws to bite. I angled the screws to get some fresh wood but then the heads didn't sit flush on the hinges. So I picked up a 1/4" dowel & will get some plugs glued in tomorrow.

    Also had to return a door handle to Homie Depot. It's not sold in stores so they call it a special order, which means a refund is store credit. The kicker? The store credit can't be used online to order the replacement handle :angrygirl:

    Next up is removing them 1 at a time to prime the newly exposed edges I had to cut and then prep/paint.

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  19. Feb 8, 2022 at 9:13 PM
    241240

    241240 Sir Lurks-A-Lot

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    Question for y'all: I'm going to be helping my brother finish a bathroom/laundry room. It has a roughed in shower drain set in the concrete floor. He doesn't want to put in a shower. What would be a good way to make it disappear?
     
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  20. Feb 8, 2022 at 9:27 PM
    MGMDesertTaco

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    I've considered that, but all of my windows were replaced about 10 years ago with low e types and don't have insets for screens, which means drilling into the stucco. I just patched and repainted my entire house myself last spring, so I'm not wanting to drill a bunch of holes. I do have Coolaroo roll down shades on the patio, but I think tint will look better and should last another 10 years.
     

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