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    I'm fitting a rectangular duct between studs, but with the 90 elbow it won't sit flush

    I resolved this by finding a lower profile elbow
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    I'm fitting a rectangular duct between studs, but with the 90 elbow it won't sit flush

    What can I do to fix this issue? I actually need the opening to come out another 20mm but the elbow section of this connector to be pushed back into the stud.
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    Swapping tub for shower - how to level my concrete basement floor for the new shower tray?

    Hi, I'm installing a shower in my basement that has an unlevel concrete floor. How do I best do it, and how do manage this huge gap that will be there on the drain side left? Do I need to rip out all the LVP and then self-level low sections of the whole bathroom? Also can I use plain...
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    Widening 2 basement windows - pic

    I'm am not fully sure about that one .. need to look into it
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    Widening 2 basement windows - pic

    Thanks for the post. The basement window frame would be poured concrete as it's in the foundation of the home. Seems like I'll need to get a longer lintel then, was hoping to avoid that
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    Widening 2 basement windows - pic

    Canada, and yes it's a timber frame house from 1958
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    Widening 2 basement windows - pic

    Hi, I need to replace these 2 basement windows I want to get rid of these alu windows and put new triple glazed pvc as wide as the upper windows. Likely an additional 24 inches in width overall, same height. Can I do this without structural work? The floor joists run perpendicular to...
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    Big cracks in basement, cracks upstairs too

    Thanks. Got some more pics if it's any help. Was told water seeped through during a wet year
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    Big cracks in basement, cracks upstairs too

    First time buyer here went to see a house that needs a lot of renovation. There seems to be a crack coming from water damage in the basement corner and theres also a crack upstairs. I will be getting a survey done, but beforehand can anyone tell me if this is serious and how much I'd be looking...
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    Bathroom lights no longer working but no breaker tripped

    I found the problem. GFI breaker on plug next to the light switch! Just reset and it's a go.
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    Bathroom lights no longer working but no breaker tripped

    I'm installing a bathroom vanity light above a mirror in a remodelled basement suite. I got it working, but now I get nothing, possibly after fiddling with the base plate and screwing extra screws into drywall plugs. . There isn't a fuse tripped, the basement light fuse is working OK and ON...
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    Is there a drill attachment to clean excess silicone caulk from tile

    Quick update, I used a product called Desolvit contractors solvent. Its an orange coloured spray. Works really well, softened the silicone and made going over it with a Stanley blade much easier. It didn't dissolve the whole bead, just a thin layer enough to scrub off excess. No damage to the...
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    Is there a drill attachment to clean excess silicone caulk from tile

    I feel a right mug. I've caulked the tile/baseboard, but due to the relief of the tile and the fact that I didn't tape it beforehand, its dried out a mess. Instead of hours going over it with a Stanley blade, are there any quicker and more effective methods? I was thinking of scoring it then...
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    Technique for joining two sliding door tracks without the bump?

    Here's Here are some pics. It's pressed steel I think, longest they sell it here is 72 inches, meaning I had to buy 4 and cut them (3 sliding doors). I tried to put some electrical tape on there and it didn't make too much difference! Thanks for the help
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