rpapafox
rpapafox t1_jdt58vm wrote
Reply to How does my Front Entry wall framing look? by aliensxist
You should get a structural engineer to approve this, not some random internet users.
rpapafox t1_jdn1xww wrote
Reply to comment by TomChai in Eli5 Why do bus windows vibrate when you lean against them but car windows don't? by parascrat
Most car windows have rubber seals glass that prevents the glass from hitting the metal. The glass in bus windows have metal frames that slide up and down in a metal track. The metal against metal causes vibrations that are not dampened like car windows.
rpapafox t1_jcy04wn wrote
Reply to Replacing stair tread by unhappyoptimist_
It depends upon the condition of the remaining treads. If they flex when you step on them, it is probably time to replace them.
rpapafox t1_jc51z9v wrote
Reply to comment by Sure-Leg-6769 in Brick moulding on new door install doesn't cover gaps by Sure-Leg-6769
> Would quarter round trim on top of the brickmould be appropriate?
The only problem I see with quarter round is if it is wider than outermost layer of the face.
rpapafox t1_jc4h5fc wrote
Start by finding where the wires running from utilities poles enter your house. See what branches off from there.
rpapafox t1_ja9eonm wrote
Reply to comment by ErwinRRR in China accuses U.S. of ‘disinformation’ over warnings it’s considering sending artillery and ammo to Russia by diana321
Or they are providing it to Belarus or Iran, so they can give it to russia.
rpapafox t1_ja9e27x wrote
Reply to China accuses U.S. of ‘disinformation’ over warnings it’s considering sending artillery and ammo to Russia by diana321
Well China, we welcome you to prove the U.S. wrong.
rpapafox t1_ja1254d wrote
Reply to [help] outdoor spigot replacement by shark_byte
Two wrenches definitely won't work. As others have suggested, it looks like copper pipe has been soldered into the faucet intake.
If you are planning on doing this yourself, make sure that you look at videos that explain how to replace fixtures that are sweated on.
rpapafox t1_j9z9dau wrote
Reply to TIFU why me (29F) and my girlfriend (28F) talked about our marriage with his conservative family. by TIFUweddingday
Your father literally stated that he did not want to leave hungry. As long as there are enough appetizers and food available to go around, he will be fine.
rpapafox t1_j9ylnnk wrote
Reply to ELI5 What is the "Shift ban" in Major League Baseball and why are people upset about it? by lokigodofchaos
Typically players are fairly symmetrically placed out in the field. Coaches sometimes 'shift' the position of players in the field towards the areas where a batter historically hits which supposedly gives them a higher chance of catching the ball and making an out.
The word 'fans' is short for fanatics, which answers your second question.
rpapafox t1_j9bhamw wrote
Try using a hex nut driver. You will be able to get better torque on the screw. Add a little oil to the screw and when the screw stops moving, back it out a half turn, then tighten it again. Continue backing out and retightening as long as each time that you retighten, it advances a little further.
rpapafox t1_j79pt9d wrote
You need to realize that she is not worth your worry. Nothing is going to happen, so just accept that sitting near her means absolutely nothing as far as a relationship is concerned. No desire, no fear, just nothing. Just acknowledge her presence (a simple hey) and move on with the rest of your day.
rpapafox t1_j6hy9zp wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Shower Surround Pulling Away From Wall by [deleted]
expanding foam will push and distort the walls.
rpapafox t1_j5ggwgf wrote
Reply to How did they install this fence post? by Trapdoormonkey
You can buy drill bit extenders for the extra depth.
rpapafox t1_j52dr3k wrote
Reply to TIFU by joking at a pet store by Twiggimmapig
> disregard for all things God has created
This same person will have no qualms about killing ants that are invading his home, swatting mosquitoes that are sucking his blood, nor taking medication to kill the bacteria that have infected his body. Where does the distinction between god's creatures begin and end?
rpapafox t1_j4omvyn wrote
Reply to Albuquerque Police arrest former House candidate tied to shootings at elected officials’ homes by A_Right_Of_Passage
The sad part is that only a handful of republicans will make a public statement condemning his actions.
rpapafox t1_j2e2jgq wrote
Water into the bowl jet is supplied through the overflow tube that extends above the flapper. A tube from the top of the fill valve supplies water into the overflow tube when it is filling the tank after the flush.
Either your float valve is set too high and water is trickling from the tank into the overflow valve (the water should stop about 1/4 to 1/2 inch before it reaches the top of the overflow valve), or you have a slow leak at the flapper that is causing a momentary drop in the float valve which results in water from the valve to be delivered to the overflow tube.
rpapafox t1_ix4wizq wrote
Reply to Need help with seat mending kit by HurtlingThroughSpace
It looks like naugahyde. The texture is going to make it near impossible to mend. You are better off recovering the entire seat.
rpapafox t1_iwmdvev wrote
Reply to How to disconnect from hose Bibb? by Jon-Snowfalofagus
> If there is a way to install the wall paper without removing them that would be helpful to know.
You can measure the locations of the fixtures and cut holes in the wallpaper that will allow for the opening of the fixtures. Once that is done, take a knife and cut lines in the wallpaper from each hole to the other two hole. This will make three flaps that you bend away to create an opening that will allow the hoses and the fixtures to pass through as you maneuver the wallpaper onto the wall. After the wallpaper is on the wall, the flaps can be bent back so that the lines that you cut form an invisible seam.
rpapafox t1_iu9parb wrote
Reply to Advice for repair/replacement for stripped under-countertop dishwasher anchors? by nineinchgod
It depends upon the condition of the particle board, but longer and thicker screws would be my first inclination. If the particle board is too torn up, you can fill it in with an epoxy wood filler and screw into that after it sets.
rpapafox t1_iu5efpy wrote
Reply to comment by bbmuffins_ in If i redo the the grout lines in our bathrooms tiles every now and then would it help water leaks? by bbmuffins_
> Yes so like it would leak downstairs.
For it to show up downstairs, there must be a fair amount of water that is not making it into the shower pan.
If you have pools of water on the bathroom floor after you shower, the problem is not with the tiles and grout, but with your not containing the water properly in the first place. If this is the case, the simple solution is to determine the path of the water from the shower area to the floor and block off that path so that no water can escape the shower area.
If there are no signs of water on the flooring itself, then your next check is to make sure that the border between the walls and the shower pan is caulked properly.
Unless there are major portions of grout missing, this should not be an issue.
As others have suggested, if there isn't any visible pooling, it is probably a leak in the plumbling,
rpapafox t1_iu3zi11 wrote
Russia should know, because they are the ones that put them there.
rpapafox t1_iu27lwj wrote
Reply to Drywall under removed tile by mcarrico0014
> I didn’t know if you could put a layer of compound overtop and smooth it to paint it.
Yes, use all-purpose joint compound. Paint the wall with a primer before applying the finishing coat.
rpapafox t1_it5ranf wrote
Reply to Hollow core door repair. by Logical_Internet_69
Using golf tees or tooth picks is a tried and true method for filling in the screw holes of hinges. The fact that you have a hollow core door does not factor into the repair because your screws don't extend beyond the door's wood skeleton.
Use a fast setting wood glue like this to quicken the set time.
rpapafox t1_jeeehtv wrote
Reply to The Catholic Church took a fresh step Thursday in acknowledging abuse endured by Indigenous peoples with the Vatican formally rejecting 15th-century papal edicts that empowered Europeans to colonize non-Christian lands by DoremusJessup
> The Catholic Church took a fresh step
It doesn't matter how 'fresh' the step is. After 600 years of allowing and aiding the abuse to fester, the stench is still overwhelming.