maxirabbit t1_je1qs7v wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Reply to comment by sielingfan in What bit of advice have you ever gotten that you use every day? by scoop967

And when planting a tree decide where you think it should go and then move ten feet away from any close stationary object. That is the spot.

maxirabbit t1_je12jlr wrote on March 28, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Reply to What bit of advice have you ever gotten that you use every day? by scoop967

Show less than you have and say less than you know.

BONUS: Live within your means (spend less than you make).

maxirabbit t1_jdts2a9 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 3:11 AM

Reply to Replacing kitchen faucet and there’s this weird substance under mounting nuts. What do I do? by warsquiat

Yes, it looks like it might be epoxy. You may have to cut the old faucet out. Start by taking it apart from the top and see what you expose to see how you can get it out.

Can you break the threaded tubes off under the faucet?

With enough torque can you turn the grey plastic nuts?

maxirabbit t1_j1wz9me wrote on December 28, 2022 at 12:42 AM

Reply to comment by WISteven in How would you finish these basement stairs (PHOTO in post)? by DavidDunne

If you were to pay someone to do a hardwood stair case you would pay well in excess of $3K.

maxirabbit t1_j1w35sa wrote on December 27, 2022 at 8:57 PM

Reply to How would you finish these basement stairs (PHOTO in post)? by DavidDunne

Remove the existing treads and install new risers and solid hardwood treads. You can use 3/4" MDF for the risers and use 3/4" MDF stringers as well to get a better finished job. Do it yourself and save $3000 and add to the homes value.