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I'm a total Bosch DW fan and periodically wipe down the gaskets that have dirty dishes drip stuff on them when loading, but I don't think I've gotten down and taking a good look at the bottom seal. I'll do that today. Speaking of, how often are you guys pulling the strainer and cleaning it out?
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I'm in Canada and when we built our current home (2-storey) I made a point of putting premium vinyl plank (that's gotta be an oxymoron) throughout the house, because, like you I dislike carpet and the dust that it inevitably always retains, and other clean up issues especially if you have pets. We went with cork after 5 years on our last house even a well maintained 5 year old carpet will absolutely shower you with ground in crud when you rip it out. Mrs. Slidebite had veto on plank in the basement so we did agreed on a low cut closed loop, almost Berber type carpet there. 5 years later in our current home I personally wish we did plank throughout but I am OK with our compromise. That said, I have been in houses since that have not had carpet in the basement and it is quite cool on the feet. I think heating would fix that for sure, but a few strategically placed non-permanent carpets (like decent quality large-ish throw rugs where the feet hit the floor coming out of bed) might be adequate as well. In floor heating for the bathroom/en suite might also be enough, but heating the entire floor for sure would take a chill off. It will probably somewhat heat your entire room tbh. There are some people that might frown on it for resale, but it would actively be a huge positive for me. Carpets are disgusting and many owners will replace them as soon as they buy a home (similar to painting) or maybe even before they list it for showing purposes. Something to consider if you do this throughout, assuming you have stairs, is precisely how you'll do the stairs. Carpeted stairs are typically deeper but you will want to put noses on with plank/laminate and also decide how to finish the rise. Tile? Wood? In the end we went with a wood painted gloss off white to basically match our baseboards and window trim. slidebite fucked around with this message at 18:17 on Apr 27, 2022 |
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actionjackson posted:I'm on the bottom floor of a three story building, so I don't have a roof, and only one wall faces the outside, as I have neighbors on both side, and a parking garage below me. It's quite random, not that frequent, and doesn't seem to be tied to anything I'm doing (I was not running anything at this time). But, theflyingexecutive posted:It's ghosts
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The Wonder Weapon posted:I've got a purchase of both a stove and an outdoor grill on the semi-near horizon. I was leaning towards gas for both - gas oven, and a grill with natural gas lines that connect directly to your house (no propane tanks necessary). I've been hearing rumblings that going this route may not be wise, from a few perspectives. One, that natural gas prices may rise dramatically in the nearish future (I was reading all this before the Ukraine situation too), and two, that at this point it's not environmentally conscious to buy natural gas devices any longer. The latter point doesn't bother me too much (since climate change isn't something solved at an individual level), but potentially spending a combined $3,000 on gas appliances two years before natural gas sees a 10x in price does have me feeling some trepidation. I see also that there are areas of the country that are banning natural gas in new builds now, which adds to this concern. Where I live, gas is the fuel source for the vast majority of electricity being made. This time of year, home gas usage is limited other than cooking a few times a week which is absolutely nothing compared to running your furnace for heating. I also prefer gas for clothes dryers but I am on electric as getting gas to my 2nd storey in our home would have been a pain in the dick. I doubt it will become 10x the price anytime in the foreseeable future (and if it does, electricity will likely track in a significant way) but, who knows what the future will bring. 
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Yooper posted:I'm seeing a lot of pellet grills and smokers for sale lately but it just seems like a way to get folks to buy another consumable. Pellets used to be a way to do value-added for otherwise wasted product from the lumber industry and tbf it was a reasonable idea. Now the waste product is incredibly sought after on its own right. Pellets have seen major price increases year over year no real way to slow it down.
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FISHMANPET posted:I'm in the great white north (Minnesota) so I've currently got gas for my boiler, water heater, dryer, and stove. Our gas stove is like 20+ years old and was probably cheap when it was first purchased, so it's probably our next appliance upgrade. I'm really trying to convince the Mrs to switch to Induction. My understanding is that for the oven part, electric is objectively better than gas (burning gas introduces additional moisture into the oven?). And once you've gotten cookware that works with induction, I'm not sure what the downsides actually are compared to gas (well, I can't put a poblano pepper directly over the open flame to roast it like I see on cooking shows). The upsides to me are less gas combustion in the house, which does have negative health side effects (even with ventilation, which we have), easier to clean (a smooth glass surface vs all the nooks and cranny of a gas range), and I'll admit the hippie-liberal instinct to burn fewer fossil fuels*. Plus I think it's cool! Cooking with magnets! I actually bought a countertop induction plate, and I've been amazed at how well it performs, and it can only go up to 1800 watts of power. Induction certainly has its fans and I think it is only going to get more and more common. Water heaters, electric *typically* costs less out the gate but gas is less expensive to operate and are much faster to heat/recovery times. Gas also typically have a longer life span. Another thing to consider (not much of a concern for most of us) gas has the ability to work to some extant in a power failure. Many (most?) current water heaters need AC for controls/exhaust so that might be negated.
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Also, Windowchat. Warranty is huge. What is the warranty, exactly? Include labor? Entire sealed unit no questions asked? Pro-rated after the first year? From the date of install or the date they were manufactured? Even quality windows fail from time to time or have a bad batch. Should be minimal, but it can happen. I had 3 sealed units (all from within the week manufacture) of a respected window manufacturer fail after approx 5 years. The factory guy came to my house and swapped the sealed units and didn't cost me a dime (and a couple of them were awkward as hell to get to). Speaking to others, that does not sound like the norm after a couple years.
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Is there an appliance-centric thread or is this the best place? Troubleshooting and repair specifically.
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If you want something non-selective (IE: If it's green, it's going to die) find something with Glyphosphate. Round up is the obvious one. Despite some people that are VERY vocal against it, it's quite safe and dissolves from the environment quickly especially if you're just doing a spot here and there. For best results you typically don't want to spray within a few hours (or day is better) of rainfall/watering. As with all yard chemicals, it's best to wear gloves and not spray it into your eyes or try to see what it tastes like.  My father in law (RIP) used to swear by the selective, lawn-safe version of Spectracide. If you're not doing many weeds, nothing wrong with old fashioned digging them up. Quite effective, except with some weeds like quackgrass which are a pain in the dick. I have to chemical bomb that poo poo.
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unlimited shrimp posted:Probably not the right thread but maybe, who knows. It's entirely possible it was used on a pumping system. It is not a 56C which is the industrial standard for small HP like that.
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If this is a new-ish home to you, check to see if there are any dampers off the central heating/cooling (typically close to the furnace) for restricting airflow to floors of your home. It's fairly common on multi-floor homes. Photo is in my basement off my furnace, but fairly typical.
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bobmarleysghost posted:It's not new, but good point, I'll check for those.  Those have been in existence since pretty much the beginning of forced air central heating.kitten emergency posted:Wow, they labeled yours? fancy VelociBacon posted:Sorry if this is out of place for the thread but I just bought a couch and I'm wondering what product to use to protect it. It's polyester or something, not leather because my cat would destroy a leather couch. Is scotch-guard the tried and true solution? Sorry the only photo I have of the couch has the price in it. Not intentional and not really that much for a couch apparently as we saw some that were over $20k. If they ever start scratching furniture with regularity you might as well HootTheOwl posted:Give up
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There are really only a handful of "major" manufacturers for appliances now. There are a few smaller specialty/Euro manufacturers (IE: Miele), but for 99% of homeowners it boils down to: Whirlpool (Owns/manufactures Kitchen-Aid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, few others...) Electrolux (Also owns Frigidaire) GE (Hotpoint, few others) Samsung (dear god no) LG (Slightly better than Samsung by most accounts) As others have mentioned, typically, the more basic, the better. FWIW, I did some pretty heavy research back when we bought our current home (2017) and ended up with: Washer and Dryer: Electrolux Refrigerator/Freezer: Whirlpool (Kenmore) Gas Range: Frigidaire (Kenmore) DW: Bosch I love Bosch dishwashers. I know some people complain about the drying capability, and it's true, some plastic items especially may not be dry, but god drat, it cleans well. I can easily live with giving some items a quick wipe with a towel from time to time before putting them away. All of my appliances have been trouble free EXCEPT just recently, my fridge decided not to dispense cold water/ice anymore. I thought it was the main water valve which I replaced but it's still no beuno. I haven't done any other troubleshooting. Otherwise, it still cools very well. It is something I plan to repair though. Some manufacturers have specific strong suits. For example, GE has a pretty bad rap from a lot of people, but from what I understand they do gas ranges very well. Whirlpool/Maytag had big issues with their front loader washers but top loaders were still pretty good (not sure if that's still the case, the Maytag Neptune washers was regarded by some to be the beginning of the end for Maytag). Frigidaire ranges are typically solid, if not great, but their dishwashers are pretty much "meh" Many "high end models" like Kitchen-Aid, Frigidaire Gallery, are often mechanically the exact same as much lower priced models with a couple of frills put into it. Like with fridges, a fancy shelf, dishwasher, a couple dB reduction. One of those things were spending more will likely not result in a more reliable appliance. e: Regarding Samsung, there are some very loyal brand defenders of them for some reason, but the biggest issue, from what I understand with repair people, is parts for the Korean brands, Samsung in particular, are brutal. I know someone that waited over 9 months for a part for their built in oven.
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I know nothing about this EIFS stuff. Is there a resource to read about it? It seems (from my quick googling) that it's very similar to how I understand stucco is done here?The Dave posted:I really like what I see from the sprayed cork exterior application, but it seems to be a largely Canadian thing right now. They advertise it as a good way to insulate from the outside, as well as encapsulate stucco/masonry.
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Shower curtain talk reminded me how much a pain in the rear end getting a curtain for a 6' soaker is. Most of the descriptions gave dimensions but didn't say which was length and which was height 
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Ugh, that sounds terrible. What caused it?Harriet Carker posted:I’m moving out of my (rented) apartment and I ripped the drywall when removing some adhesives that were supposed to come off easily. Oops! I don’t have time to fix it. What do you all think a rough estimate to patch and fix with matching paint? Just want to make sure my landlord doesn’t try to stick me with trumped up charges.
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The Wonder Weapon posted:I'm close to buying a stove, and the Frigidaire induction model (GCRI3058AF and FGIH3047VF) I'm looking at has two versions; one with back-mounted controls and one with front. The front-mounted is about $200. Cost aside, I'm not sure which I prefer. We've got two young kids so safety is a concern, but it's induction, which is already relatively safe. I'm not sure which would get dirtier either. What do you guys think? It's probably personal preference at the end of the day, but I do like Frigidaire ranges. Never used an induction though, but I like their gas. CancerCakes posted:Has anyone used adjustable paving supports for a floating paver patio? How do you deal with the edge of the patio to conceal the supports and steps. I need to make a patio that is about 7m wide and 1.2m deep with a step all the way round three sides (doors from house on the fourth side) and there is a current patio at low height that is good enough to build off and the adjustables seem like a good way to do this, but I don't understand how to deal with the steps. I personally wouldn't worry about enclosing it because you'll probably need access to them periodically. I guess a guy could make a narrow quasi 2x4 wall or something that's attached on 2 sides and remove with siding treatment of your choosing? Or something like a strip of privacy trellis? His Divine Shadow posted:This popped up in my municipality, 45 000€ Mirthless posted:I am moving into a house this week that we have inherited, and that I have been working on, on and off, for about a couple of years now. Part of the inheritance is taking care of my mother in law, a mostly deaf person with a rare genetic disorder that has caused her vision to degrade in a number of particular ways; She has something like a 10 degree field of vision with a very poor ability to make out colors. She can be easily overwhelmed by bright light sometimes, but generally needs the light to be just as bright as she can possibly tolerate. Buy a couple and see how they work?
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The Wonder Weapon posted:Thanks for the feedback on the stove controls. I think I'm swayed to the front-mounted, even if it costs an extra $200. Pentecoastal Elites posted:Speaking about siding, does anyone have that Hardie board siding and, if so, how did they like it? Any significant cons beyond the increased expense? Quality cement/hardi over it, all the way.
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If a person is deciding on what kind of siding to get, it might be worthwhile to check any impacts on your insurance premium. When I was entertaining changing companies for our new home a couple years back, I was quoted a higher premium because they "assumed" it was vinyl (I guess its the default now?) Hardie/cement was a beneficial impact on my rates... it wasn't insignificant either, something like 10%.
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As a fairly new person in this thread, have we talked about Radon? From the  governmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-can...anada-2009.html quote:What are the Radon Levels in Canada? I purchased a battery powered Radon detector from Amazon that was on sale the other day and put it in our basement spare bedroom that is used from time to time (it's also physically very close to our sump although an interior wall is between them). https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00H30TLPA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NHP7RY4XZ7FT384DHQTJ Initial readings after about 8 hours was 400 Bq/m, which is super early so definitely not a long term average but that's not giving me the good feels and I'll probably be learning about Radon because that sounds like its 2x the guideline if the average doesn't come down signficantly. That bedroom has a window which is never opened and the door is closed, and neither our furnace or AC have kicked on for days so I'm cracking the bedroom window and see if some fresh air effects things. One thing after another.  Anyone else do testing? Did you have to do any remediation?
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400, but still high. Definitely watching and seeing how it averages out. If it's as simple as cracking a window or periodically ensuring air flow, I can easily deal with that. E: the home is a raised 2 storey with very high, almost 10' ceilings in the basement and main floor, so the basement floor is quite deep which probably isn't helping. slidebite fucked around with this message at 15:39 on May 27, 2022 |
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RE radon, The levels have started to plummet. I just did a hard reset of the unit and going to let it run for a few days in the middle of our spare room in the basement. For kicks, after a few days I'm going to put it in the unfinished area of my basement where the sump is. The more I've been looking into it, I find it really interesting. There appears to be a real shortage of people that do measurement, let alone mitigation. It appears to be a common occurrence in Alberta by looking at this map (assuming this is accurate) 
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The one I bought is an Airthings too. What did you do for mitigation and what is it reading now? I opened the window in the basement for a few hours during the day, but closed it for the night, and it was 101 this AM (approx 2.7 pci/L) Its clear I do have some radon in the basement, which isn't a surprise, but I think we're at a perfect worst case in the seasons right now where my central heating/AC have not been on for a basically a couple months due to the weather so there is basically zero air movement at all there. I suspect that will change in the coming weeks as it heats up. I'll keep it in the bedroom (where people might be for 8 hours) for a longer term here and see what it does. But I think I will be looking at getting a pro or even finding out what you need to get certified yourself. I find this whole thing kind of fascinating.
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I love my Bosch 12V system, I think their tools are fantastic and just the right size. But if I had to start over again I'd probably go Milwaukee M12. It's just a great ecosystem and the M12 has tons of options.
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Toebone posted:My kitchen has some crummy old fluorescent light panels in the drop ceiling (2’ x 2’) that I’d like to replace with LED panels. Any brands / retailers I should look into?
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That is a super cool idea. I didn't know that kind of thing existed.
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Sir Lemming posted:I've deleted a much more long-winded draft of this post and distilled it down to what I hope is a pretty straightforward question:
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Caulking around the base if the shitter is the norm for homes built since the 90s where I live at least. I'm actually having a hard time wrapping my head around not doing it, just for cleaning if nothing else. I agree, you shouldn't have nasties festering in the crack, but piss will invariably get in there and if you have a "shitters full" moment, it's possible other overflow could as well and then have water potentially sitting around the subfloor. The few toilets I've ever installed are always siliconed to the floor around the base to finish it off.
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I might be looking for something that doesn't exist, so thought I'd ask here. I want a natural gas (NOT propane) patio heater, which isn't crazy on its own, but I want a tabletop one which seems to be a bridge too far. I will plumb a line up the center of our patio table to feed it. I've not seen any that are not either electric or LPG.....and the ones that are LPG generally say not convertible, if they say anything at all (most do not). Am I looking for something that doesn't exist?
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I. M. Gei posted:If this is what happened, and I don't deny that it might be, then I don't know how to prove it unless Wikileaks can magically get their hands on a recording of that call that doesn't exist. things begin to get complicated if others got involved. meatpimp posted:Just an update on gently caress Bosch appliances.
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So, I've got something that's been annoying me for the past few months. My Whirlpool (Kenmore in name) decided that the water would not dispense, for either the water dispenser or ice maker. Some googling shows that the water inlet valve is super common point of failure, so I replaced it. No difference. HOWEVER, a friend of mine stated that he had an exact issue and the culprit is actually the "valve" on the filter housing inside the fridge. I did some googling and found some posts echoing that, and they mention putting a washer on it to help depress it more. BUT I'm having a hard time figuring out where to put these washers? Just around the base of it (red circle?)  Here is is with the bypass installed (does nothing). I have the water shut off. 
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The whole blue thing is 1 piece. Basically, as you tighten the cap (or filter body if you used one), it forces it (blue part) in. I don't have any washers the right size so I'm going to need to try and find something either SS or make something out of plastic that can do the job. I think I might try something 1/8" or so. e: This video shows replacing the whole filter head. I don't need to do that (I think) but it gives a good view of what it looks like https://youtu.be/356QVsLtWVE?t=162 Ee: but if I use a washer won't it block the flow through the filterhead? eee: gently caress it, I just ordered a filter head. slidebite fucked around with this message at 23:16 on Jun 18, 2022 |
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I have quartz and have routinely put pretty warm pots and pans on them. I love them, way more than my old granite and never chipped or discolored or anything.Hed posted:Blame marketing. “Quartz” countertops are largely mineral dust, silica, and glue. It’s an engineered product. Some assemblies can be decently durable but it’s never going to be as solid as a rock.
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Ordered a fire table from Costco the a few weeks ago. Finally received it, converted to natural gas and hooked it up. God drat, I wish I did it years ago. It's so nice being on the patio after dark and when it starts to chill, turn it on and largely reproduce most benefits of a fire pit without the hassle and hazards especially on my covered patio. Being able to use it double duty as a good sized table kicks rear end.   devicenull posted:Definitely turn off the main shutoff, don't bother with any of the per-fixture ones. We turn off the main even when we're just going away for a weekend. That really is a good habit to get into.
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I really dig the asthetic of that kitchen.
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^^ It's a good idea. As long as it's done right and the cost is reasonable, I don't see a downside. So I really like our kitchen, BUT, it drives me a little nuts that the builder didn't put a light over the sink. When doing work at the sink in the evening, it's just not as bright as I'd like it. That one potlight is about 3' away from where I would like it. Obviously I'm not going to move the light, but I'm not against adding one. I assume there is a truss/beam (2 storey) that the junction box for the existing lights are attached to (pendants and pot are all in a line), so how hard would it be to put another one in 3' closer to the wall? I'm knowledgeable enough to be dangerous (I've install switches, including timers and done a couple outlets in an unfinished basement) so the wiring itself doesn't really scare me... or should it? Alternatively, any other ideas? Already have under cabinet lighting which just isn't enough for the purpose of what I'd like. Pic of my cluttered kitchen to see what I'm talking about
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Harriet Carker posted:$250 a piece for roof box vents - reasonable? They are recommending 4 for about 1000 square feet. PainterofCrap posted:I would drop down that recessed light & its box closest to the sink, & see/feel around up there to determine the run direction of the floor joists above. You should be able to reach up in there with a spade bit & an extension (if there is a joist blocking your way) & drill a hole through for a wire, if necessary. ACTUALLY I just remembered as I'm typing this that I have proper prints for the house too. I can probably pretty easily see. e: Nope, prints don't really show it. I'll try to pull down the one potlight and take a looksee. slidebite fucked around with this message at 19:58 on Jul 21, 2022 |
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Depending how deep the alcove/fridge is, it's possible to have the supply and hammer suppressor on a stub out of the floor. Here is mine - I did work on my fridge so I'm checking behind it daily for leaks before I button it up. Personally, I'd hire a plumber but I'm very risk adverse when it comes to working with water.
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