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ObiDan71 t1_j6dioi2 wrote
Reply to Heating element on dryer by Lil-Sprankles-2402
YouTube will be your best friend for this.
My previous dryer had a heating element that I could get to from the front of the machine. It took some time and a long bit-driver extension but it was done in about 45 minutes. It is not a complicated procedure
It's a great idea to do it yourself considering what technicians charge per hour, plus they will have to order the part and you have to wait 3 weeks before they come back.
SgtStickersArt t1_j6dic77 wrote
Maybe a ziplock would be better🤔
Thebillweneed t1_j6dh4rc wrote
Empty coffee cans (plastic) are great. Also use them to hold a little bit of paint while i am cutting in edges so i am not carrying a heavy gallon. Your wrists will thank you
its8up t1_j6dh2ae wrote
Reply to comment by Apprehensive-Egg374 in How can I add a second 1/4 inch water line to under my kitchen sink? by Apprehensive-Egg374
It's the same everywhere, in that a company will ride a bunch of low hourly workers on one guy's high hourly license. I get that service trucks and tools are expensive, but that guy can fuck right off. Idgaf how much profit he has after paying for all that equipment and whatnot. Would rather have a reasonable wage so I can afford my own damn equipment. I've picked up several trades out of necessity or to prevent having to deal with such vultures. Been a long time since I've had to call a mechanic, electrician, plumber, carpenter, welder, locksmith, appliance repairman, or hvac guy. The only licensing I ever bothered with was the EPA 608 license for hvac. Holy hell those hvac tools were expensive, but they paid for themselves in like 2 side jobs that I did for several thousand dollars less than the big guys quoted.
Alexstarfire t1_j6dgz5b wrote
You could, but I wouldn't. I'd never trust those POS bottles with anything, even water.
bunnymama0926 OP t1_j6dgv8j wrote
Reply to comment by Ken-_-Adams in Bathtub water pressure low by bunnymama0926
The faucet wasn't touched during any work. The sediment from the well is most likely the issue
fredsam25 t1_j6dgssb wrote
No matter what container you use, make sure the paint is mixed well before you transfer. If it has been more than a day since it was mixed, then mix it again. Otherwise the pigment will settle and you'll transfer over a slightly different color. Also keep in mind this is only useful for a few years at most. The paint on your wall changes color with exposure to light, moisture, and oxygen. After a long enough period, even if you use the exact same paint, it won't match.
Scubadrew t1_j6df5cv wrote
Did you try swearing at it!?
BarkBeetleJuice t1_j6de14n wrote
Reply to comment by kmochow in How to repair small area of cracked plaster on the ceiling by kmochow
It looks like it isn't adhered properly, and may be an indication of a different moisture issue.
Personally I'd crack it off, see what flakes away easily and see if there are any signs of moisture seepage before trying to patch it.
nivenhuh OP t1_j6ddqbs wrote
Reply to comment by dominus_aranearum in How to repair metal roof on shipping container? by nivenhuh
The container is painted red — the top is painted white. We regularly get up into the 90s, but the UV is intense here, so metal heats up quite a bit.
Good points to consider, thanks!
allemachtigeapekut OP t1_j6dddfx wrote
Reply to comment by CommonConfusables in Can I store paint in plastic bottles? by allemachtigeapekut
That's a very good idea, thank you!
allemachtigeapekut OP t1_j6ddbak wrote
Reply to comment by Benjamin_F_Pierce in Can I store paint in plastic bottles? by allemachtigeapekut
Unfortunately, I'm in Spain, so little temperature fluctuation is difficult. But these are very good advices, thank you!
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spazzardnope t1_j6datog wrote
Reply to comment by sortaitchy in Can I store paint in plastic bottles? by allemachtigeapekut
Mason jars are the shit! Love them, I have mine filled with everything from tiny ones with tiny screws, herbs, spices etc (not in the same jars lol) dried pasta, home made preserves and pickles, paints, etc as they are air tight and last forever if you don’t drop them. The only issue I have is the rubber seals wear out but you can buy replacement silicone ones for literally pennies, I personally get the Kilner ones as they are cheap and available easily in the UK and far better than the IKEA or TKMAXX/other ones.
If someone tried serving me a drink in one though, I would probably scream and hit them over the head with the roof tile they had just served my food on (jk).
speakermic t1_j6daj8g wrote
You can buy empty paint cans https://www.lowes.com/pd/Valspar-1-Quart-Paint-Bucket/1000380783
Zank_Frappa t1_j6dafks wrote
Reply to comment by mejelic in Oiling wooden worktops - some areas won’t take the oil, can anyone advise? by Laurenhynde82
Yeah me too, or even just “e:”
ETA seems like a pointless acronym, and I won’t stand for it!
DriftingNorthPole t1_j6da7o9 wrote
Reply to Disposing of old bricks and mortar. by NoBoDySHeRo3000
Depends on what state you're in. I forget the exact language, but the state I'm in has a mandatory form you have to fill out when you sell that has a whole section on "buried rubble used as fill material". Doesn't matter the amount, next homeowner digs a hole to plant a tulip bulb and runs into a some chipped concrete and brick, and I didn't disclose it.......and if you do disclose, most buyers will make you remove it. Unless you're way out in the sticks and no one's going to care about a pile of brick in the back of your 40 acres.
Which led me to....every trip to the dump include 4-5 milkcrates full of chipped concrete, tile, and brick tipped into the construction waste dumpster. Took a few months, but beat the hell out of paying for a few dump truck loads.
Mobely t1_j6d9qe2 wrote
Reply to comment by nivenhuh in How to repair metal roof on shipping container? by nivenhuh
Ships are riveted together, so it can be pretty damn weatherproof. Screws and rivets will be about the same work but with screws, what are you going to do about the pointy end?
lennon818 OP t1_j6d9bfo wrote
Reply to comment by kkpenguin in Improving a storage shed by lennon818
I'm just too scared to use a power saw lol. I might get a reciprocating saw at some point.
Yeah I was think brackets. Maybe over enginer it with bolts and nuts.
sortaitchy t1_j6d962n wrote
Reply to comment by CommonConfusables in Can I store paint in plastic bottles? by allemachtigeapekut
Hello fellow overnight oats maker! <3
GrunchWeefer t1_j6d8uad wrote
Reply to comment by xfitveganflatearth in How to repair small area of cracked plaster on the ceiling by kmochow
They're preserving the original plaster. That's not drywall they're dealing with.
nonemoreunknown t1_j6d8m7j wrote
Reply to comment by fkenthrowaway in Share: DIY A 12.8V 120Ah LiFePO4 Battery For My Travel Trailer(AGM Battery Replacement) by QH-Technology
Imagine using this stock response to a stranger on the internet you know nothing about. Hurtful.
CommonConfusables t1_j6d8g2i wrote
Reply to comment by sortaitchy in Can I store paint in plastic bottles? by allemachtigeapekut
Mason jars are my candles, glasses, vases, storage (food and non-food), etc.
My oatmilk gets made and lives in a gallon mason jar.
Mason jars for the win! Reusables for the win!!!
Laurenhynde82 OP t1_j6d8f7b wrote
Reply to comment by ButterflyCatastrophe in Oiling wooden worktops - some areas won’t take the oil, can anyone advise? by Laurenhynde82
The edges have remained quite shiny where they haven’t been used / touched much so I think it is just the finish on this oil. I don’t know if they used a different treatment but in the other parts of the kitchen the worktop I’ve treated now looks much more like the edges so I guess it was similar at least. I think it looks more glossy there than it is when it dries as it’s still wet
OptiGuy4u t1_j6dj3fs wrote
Reply to Heating element on dryer by Lil-Sprankles-2402
I've repaired our dryer several times. If you can find a YouTube walk through of the disassembly of your model absolutely don't be afraid to do it. Watch and pause the video as you go through.
The first time, mine was a temp sensor. And YouTube helped me troubleshoot. I should have just spent a little more on the entire heating assembly that came with all the sensors because it went out about 6 months later.
There isn't much to a dryer once you get in there.
UNPLUG IT FIRST