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Cindexxx t1_j9qtu3z wrote
Reply to comment by ImJustGonnaSitHere01 in How to fix my dead side yard ? by ImJustGonnaSitHere01
I second that. Gravel is easy and relatively inexpensive.
aircooledJenkins t1_j9qthmw wrote
Reply to comment by Fmlyhmalm in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
Epoxy might seal the leak, but it won't repair the porcelain's structure. Given time, it will fail.
egus t1_j9qta6e wrote
Reply to comment by Present-Substance-82 in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
So are you building it out on the inside or outside? Because it seems like you will have to already go up to 2x4s to support whatever window you put back in there.
aircooledJenkins t1_j9qt7r5 wrote
Reply to comment by Doop132 in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
If you can't replace the tank, replace the whole toilet. It's not a difficult thing to do. Porcelain can't really be repaired. Now its structure is compromised. All it will take is the right amount of pressure at the wrong moment and it will fail and flood your house.
aircooledJenkins t1_j9qszbi wrote
Reply to comment by cybertoothlion in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
In which case OP should delete this post and probably their account.
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qsiyv wrote
Reply to comment by Newtiresaretheworst in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
Custom jamb depth is really expensive I found out, I think I’ll order without a jamb and use wood to trim it out
outofmemory01 t1_j9qs55t wrote
Reply to Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
If it's only leaking after flushing it's a crack in the rim wash channel(s). Any crack will get worse with heat/cooling expansion/contraction. Eventually it'll grow...even if you use adhesive or sealant. You may be able to stop a growing crack by drilling holes at either end...but makes the risks of making the situation worse kind of high. I'm sure you're following the good/prudent advice of others saying replace replace replace! Good luck.
skydiver1958 t1_j9qry9v wrote
That is a crack in a double pane window. Will it lose some thermal efficiency? Yes but not enough to make a room freezing cold. You have other issues besides this.
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qrul6 wrote
Reply to comment by egus in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
I wish… that would be easy
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qrdhw wrote
Reply to comment by AnotherCatgirl in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
Hahaha Nice, the only problem is that the whole trailer has just 6cm thick walls. So I’m afraid I don’t have space for double windows and I think that the rest of the trailers leaks more heat than 2 windows
prime-meridian t1_j9qr3c0 wrote
Reply to Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
I would replace asap. Aside from property damage caused by the leak, if the toilet fails while someone is using it, they could be grievously injured.
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qqxz4 wrote
Reply to comment by braytag in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
Unfortunately that’s only the inside. I have placed windows before but it’s the thin wall and cut siding that’s the problem
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qqjvd wrote
Reply to comment by MrsDerpson31B in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
1 ‘pro’ did not want to take the job. Other Carpenter asks almost 3000 euro’s for 2 windows. Material costs are only 700 so that’s worth doing it myself
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qq8ny wrote
Reply to comment by knauff13 in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
Yea I think this is the best solution.
flufferpuppper t1_j9qotid wrote
Reply to comment by LeKy411 in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
Yep, it’s super easy! I’m a single woman, who is fairly handy and can figure stuff out and have been slowly renovating my house by myself, but replacing the toilet intimidated me so I just turned the water off for like 2 months and used a different bathroom lol. Untill final the other day I just did it. Watched a video, got a new toilet. Replaced it. Honestly easiest diy thing I’ve ever done. A plumber is absolutely not needed for this unless there’s an issue with the water line coming in. It was comical how easy it was!
maltose66 t1_j9qn711 wrote
rightanglerightlight t1_j9qlkgf wrote
Reply to comment by nondescriptzombie in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
Yes do this straight away. And avoid Glacier Fucking Bay garbage from Home Depot unless you want to replace your shitter twice.
paigeguy t1_j9qkrht wrote
Use a strip of clear packing tape over the crack
Doop132 OP t1_j9qk8qq wrote
Reply to Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
Thanks for the feedback everyone! Much appreciated
Borageandthyme t1_j9qjnp1 wrote
Reply to Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
We had that issue and fixed it by draining the talk and caulking both sides of the crack with waterproof sealer. It doesn’t leak and has bought us a few years so far.
timetoremodel t1_j9qifob wrote
Reply to comment by franklyignacio in Help needed fixing window crank mechanism by franklyignacio
The screw I was referring to would be on the handle. That one you showed is nothing that will help you. However, I can see that there are identifying marks on the mechanism that will help you identify a replacement.
ThePrinceVultan t1_j9qhyjn wrote
Reply to Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
Unless you want replace your floors as well, replace the toilet. If the tank fails when you are not home the autofill valve will just keep trying to fill the (now broken in this example) tank until the city runs out of water.
TechnicalChaos t1_j9qh9o0 wrote
Reply to Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
Not a single joke on here about the small leaky crack on everybody's toilet every morning... Shame!
brosandbras t1_j9qfrx8 wrote
Reply to comment by nondescriptzombie in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
This!!!! Replace it asap, if not you will be cleaning the flooded house showing your crack shown from your pant, when you bend and clean.
Present-Substance-82 OP t1_j9qvgmt wrote
Reply to comment by egus in Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82
Why would I need to go up to 2x4’s? The old window held up fine and redoing the whole wall with 2x4’s doesn’t sound like a fun job