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    OTR Micro Venting Quandry

    I'm in the process of changing a regular range vent to a OTR microwave/vent unit. Everything was going peachy until I discovered that the required microwave wall venting does not quite line up with the existing vent opening -- I'm 1' short on the left side and need to expand the opening by 1"...
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    trying to replace a section of rotted plywood behind siding

    btw, should i be filling any gaps between the plywood with caulk?
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    trying to replace a section of rotted plywood behind siding

    well it was a bit of work but it did the trick. thanks.
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    trying to replace a section of rotted plywood behind siding

    i discovered some rotted plywood behind some vinyl siding that i was replacing. there are two rotted sections -- right at the bottom of the wall and right below the window. since it's easier to cut and replace just the affected sections of plywoods i started to cut out the damaged section...
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    height of stand pipe for washing machine drain hose

    no luck with the internet search; the model is probably too old. i'm over 16" above the outlet pipe so i am going to give it a shot despite the "if it ain't broke rule"... i know, i know. lol thanks for the replies
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    height of stand pipe for washing machine drain hose

    that was my first step but i couldn't find an installation manual and it wasn't covered in the user manual
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    height of stand pipe for washing machine drain hose

    The 2.5" stand pipe which my laundry machine drain hose runs into is at a height of 42". It's a minor thing but it is visible and now that i am "cleaning-up" and painting my laundry room I would like to cut about 6" - 8." According to the "Installing A Washing Machine" page The height of...
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    replacing attic door trim with ????

    i would like to change out a cheap looking trim used to finish around an attic door (which has access from a laundry room so it's in a visible place) and make it look more professionally finished and more invisible. I would rather NOT use any kind of decorative trim which makes only serves to...
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