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James A

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  • Side of Allenbrook
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Went to visit a remodeled home from the 1850's.

It is in Roswell, GA in the National Park. The home is believed to be the residence of the mil, circa 1840's, that was located on the Chattahoochee River. Gray fabric generated from ...»
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James A Roswell, GA on Jul 09, 2011
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My electric bill is much less because I fixed a leaky hot water faucet.

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James A Roswell, GA on Jan 29, 2011
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Include the words, "sku#" in your search. Hopefully the shade is available on line. If not, set your

favorite local store online and search availability there. While there, copy the product number and go back to the website and search that number. I noticed that Home Depot had a Internet # and a Store SO sku.

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James A Roswell, GA on Nov 27, 2010
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  • My old faucet was grungy and did not work well.
  • My water cutoff valves were easy to access in the cabinet under the sink.
  • There were many choices at the local home improvement store.  All shapes, designs and finishes.  i went with the one on sale!
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Replacing a bathroom faucet

Replaced bathroom faucet and drain

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James A Roswell, GA on Oct 09, 2010
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    James A on Nov 26, 2010
    New faucet works great. I did have a slow drainage problem. I realized that my stopper was ...»
    not raising high enough to let the water drain quickly. So, under the sink, I loosened the adjusting nut from the drain pipe to the the lift rod until the stopper was opened wider, and retightened the adjusting nut. It works fine now, easy fix.

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  • Wide range of molding.  I chose quater round in a natural pine color to match to floor.  White was also available.
  • A miter saw and box is critical to cutting sharp, uniform angles.  This one was $8.
  • If walls were a straight line this job would be easy but it never happens.
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Quarter Round Molding

Adding quarter round molding around the baseboard

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James A Roswell, GA on Sep 17, 2010
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    James A on Dec 09, 2010
    Wow you can really use a miter saw.
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  • After disconnection the wires from the sockett.  I cutoff the old plug and taped the new cord end to it.
  • Taped the cord came through the rod easily.
  • I tied the end of the new cord.  A stripped off about 1/2".
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Rewiring a Dangerous Lamp

Rewired a new power cord to the socket of a old lamp.

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James A Roswell, GA on Sep 16, 2010
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    Christi H on Nov 25, 2010
    I have an old lamp that I just love but I've always been so scared to try to rewire it myself. ...»
    Is this a pretty easy DIY project? If it's not, lemme know and I'll bring it with me the next time I see you , lol. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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  • Wide varietty of choices to find a match to yours at the home improvement store.
  • Gout and adhesive was relatively inexpensive.
  • A new or sharp chisel is critical for this job.  This 3-pack was less than $10.
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Replace a Cracked Floor Tile

Replaced a craked floor tile on my bathroom floor.

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James A Roswell, GA on Sep 16, 2010
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    Grout Shield 13 hours ago
    Remember once you replace the cracked tile and regrout it the new grout will not be the same ...»
    color but you can use Grout Shield color sealer to make the grout uniformed and one again.

    www.groutshield.com


    • Dirty grout before Grout Shield
    • Clean and uniformed grout after Grout Shield
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  • These are the basic materials used - Screen, spline and splining tool.
  • The Spline should be pressed deep with the tool and rolled to prevent buckling.
  • The adjustment two screws on the bottom raise and lower the door.  Door should be high enough to saty on track but low enough to slide easily.
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Sliding Screen Door Screen - Replacement and Adjustment

Replacing the screening material on the door and adjusting the sliding motion.

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James A Roswell, GA on Sep 16, 2010
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    Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmo... on Oct 28, 2010
    Kevin, Are these screen doors installed to a french door?
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  • Vast array of dimmers are available.  All colors and many features.
  • Bend wires in an accordian fashion to squeeze them in more safely
  • Secure to wall with two anchoring bolts tightly before adding faceplate
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Installing a Dimmer Switch

Replacing a standard switch with a dimmer switch.

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James A Roswell, GA on Sep 16, 2010
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  • This smaller unit seemed to fit my needs.
  • Drain attaches to P-pipe
  • If there is a dishwasher intake, do not forget the knockout plug.
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Installing a Garbage Disposal

Installation of a Replacement Garbage Disposal

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James A Roswell, GA on Sep 16, 2010
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