davidalso

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[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

Hejsan! Jag är amerikan men bodde jag i Sverige några år sedan. Tack så mycket för dina råd. Det kan var lättare i Sverige för sådana saker, tror jag.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I mean I could just spray a hose up there, couldn't I?

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (5 children)

We had the roof replaced two years ago. I believe they redid all the flashing at that point. So there's a chance this could be old? If the leak is resolved, which I'll verify, do we have to do anything to the wood or are we good?

 

Renovating the bathroom and found these dark patches in the joists and roof lumber surrounding the old vent pipe. The PVC part is new.

Anything bad here? Anything we need to address?

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Bathroom renovation revealed this black staining in the ceiling lumber next to a vent pipe. Is it a problem? (The PVC pipe is new.)

I seriously suck at Lemmy. I deleted this post I guess?

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Oh interesting. I thought electrical tape was the only thing. I also like to do "code plus." I'll get some friction tape.

Yeah once the micro is plugged in this never gets touched. And it's on its own circuit.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Thanks for the tips. That's just what I'll do. Do you think it's important to mount it to the stud or will an old work box do?

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (4 children)

I am lucky. I had no idea this was going on back here. Here's the back of the scorched cabinet.

And here is my new cap job.

I'm going to cover it with a plate and cut a hole in the melamine just as you suggested.

The blue box is one of those kind that is supposed to latch into the drywall, but the melamine is cut too tight for that to have ever worked so it's just busted out when I pulled on cabinet.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (3 children)
[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (5 children)

It's an IKEA cabinet with a melamine backing. I'm going to pull the micro and cabinet out and we'll see what that shows us

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Aha. Great question. Nope.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (6 children)

It looks like my client fails when I try to add photos. Here's a link to the pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aQmzYZvssHRkSBUG7

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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by davidalso@lemmy.world to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
 

I'm cleaning this cabinet above the range/micro and noticed this mark on the back. I mostly keep cooking oils, vinegars, etc in here. Does this look serious?

Update: well it ain't pretty, but it shouldn't burn the house down. For anyone concerned, my electrician approves. Thank you all for your help today.

 

I need a small amount of joint compound for random drywall repairs. Is there any real difference between different brands? Do any of them last longer than others after they have been opened? Any other considerations with knowing? Since I don't need a lot I don't mind spending a few extra bucks, but I'd like to know if it's actually worth it.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And I assume the line branches before it travels up into the walls? Or is there a chance it branches after it leaves the crawl space, in which case you could consider opening a wall for the valve.

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