Install now, and you might never have to deal with it. Leave be, and at some time you will have to replace the structure, while the ‘deck’ still looks great. Yet, that’s likely 20+ years out assuming all other boxes were checked.

It’s interesting because everything shared with me so far is metal, but mine are like a hard plastic.

Are those sold separately or in the same kit?

So a set like this (if I wanted to replace all of them)? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Products-Tub-and-Shower-Rebuild-Kit-for-Indiana-3-Handle-Faucets-111862/310228392 I would need to remove the handles and get the cartridges out to take to Home Depot to actually choose a kit that matches right?

While I don’t mind getting the specialized sockets for that cheap, someone else mentioned two crescent wrenches — is that plausible as well?

$145,000?! That must be one hell of a deck!

When in doubt, dynaflex 230 is the Swiss army knife of caulk. Others have their uses, but this one is my go to.

Realized my contractor installed my new TimberTech deck without joist tape, drives me bonkers. I'm currently debating whether I take the decking up to install or just roll with it.

No, you do not need to test it for lead.

Yes, the countertops need to be replaced or refinished.

Yes, this would constitute a failure to provide basic living amenities, and is something you could take to your local landlord-tenant board to get advice on how best to approach your landlord to replace it.

Listen to u/minesskiier - as seen on TV iron gym is great but may leave black residue on your door jamb. 100% recommend it though!

Fasteners? Hah, whoever built my deck just toenailed all the joists to the ledger.

Damn deck fell out the first party we had. Fortunately it still stayed "up", just shifted a bit. Also it was only like 3ft above ground.

Yea I had asked my wife she said she had read it already but we did miss the answer to this question thanks

unless it was spray painted in the 70's, you don't have to worry about lead.

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't concerned about eating it.

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If you have Spray painted counters I would worry about other areas of the dwelling as well, obviously your landlord has zero concern for health and safety. Spray paint has carbons in it that even if sealed will slowly be released, if a food grade area is being Spray painted for a finish like I said I would strongly advise looking at other areas of the home.

whoever did it is a total moron, counter tops should be food safe and if its coming off it clearly isnt. remove it or seal it with a good varnish

It doesn't sound like the type of surface you would want to prepare food on

Be ready to replace the seats too (the part your cartridge butts up against in the back there)

Dumb question but what kind of caulk do I use? Just the dap acrylic stuff?

That's a pfister system. They are very easy to work on, you just need two crescent wrenches and a screwdriver. Lots of videos on YouTube for them. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pfister-910-022-Crown-Imperial-Replacement-Diverter-Stem-132410/205383581

You need to replace the whole valve. Yours is really messed up from someone clamping too hard on it. You can see how bent up the end is.

this method you're describing is now considered bad and likely to fail in 10-20 years. if you don't mind moldy rotting walls, this is the method to choose!

alternatives are not readily available, so there is a tendency to revert to your idea for lack of other good options. OP's idea of using all-rotproof materials is an improvement over putting wood, fiberglass, and drywall in a basement.

https://youtu.be/kwn0Vjw_ji0

Well it would be helpful if you posted the right way to do things then. Or at least discuss specifics on my plan.

If you’re going to spend a lot of money on composite decking and want it to last I would replace all the joists with pressure treated lumber rated for ground contact. When I redid my deck this summer (after about 7 years) the very few houses I used that were not PT had rotted away.

Building a DYI jukebox with large catalog book -- stumped on what to use as a page or card turner to flip through selection pages in an enclosed case. Any ideas are helpful!

Definitely get a set of Shower Valve Sockets and take off your Diverter valve to get a replacement. They are usually under $10 and you can get a handle set to match or change up the whole look.

This video applies to most diverter valve like yours: https://youtu.be/KjmAZjfpEq8

Ahhh ok I do want to mount it on an old lamp stand (going to stalk thrift stores for a weird/creepy lamp stand to Do this)