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Genetics OP t1_j1az6f9 wrote
Reply to comment by Yanosh457 in Condensation on inside of 1 of 3 windows in living room by Genetics
Will do. Those windows are usually used as whiteboards for drawing, for targets for nerf darts and all kinds of other things so they may just need cleaned. I think it’s strange though that the condensation is almost exactly in the middle and only on one of three matching windows.
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Reply to Broken window in the front door by Glittering-Island202
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Architect_of_Sanity t1_j1ayouc wrote
Reply to comment by Reddit-username_here in I built a shed this summer by JohnVerSteeg
I would too and it would have nagged me until the day I sold the house and moved. Then occasionally my asshole brain would remind me how I fucked up that drip edge and took the lazy way out.
beneathmiskin OP t1_j1aygus wrote
Reply to comment by socialistnetwork in How would you fill this gap between this hardwood and the door? by beneathmiskin
What about the spot in front of the door? It’s like an inch, do they make it that big?
NinjaCoder t1_j1axiwc wrote
Reply to comment by socialistnetwork in How would you fill this gap between this hardwood and the door? by beneathmiskin
I prefer base shoe moulding
socialistnetwork t1_j1aw9jk wrote
Quarter round
charlieisshakingme OP t1_j1avqhx wrote
Update: I had someone accompany me outside to test the fumes out with a bic lighter around 1pm. Figured I'd go ahead and test worst case scenario, either I'd be fine or suddenly it wouldn't be my problem anymore.
So all went fine there. I turned on the light and shut the door 5 hours ago and been fine since.
It's currently 17 degrees Fahrenheit outside the well house and 54 degrees inside of it.
Yanosh457 t1_j1aviak wrote
Reply to comment by Genetics in Condensation on inside of 1 of 3 windows in living room by Genetics
You may just need to clean your window better. Try cleaning it thoroughly first.
MuchResolution8542 t1_j1ava44 wrote
Reply to comment by Genetics in Condensation on inside of 1 of 3 windows in living room by Genetics
Are the drapes closed? My guess your dewpoint is prime
mrs_shrew t1_j1aujkr wrote
Drawing pins on a white section of the wall or ceiling.
When it's time to go just rub a bit of toothpaste into the tiny hole to make it disappear.
8bitpandaking OP t1_j1au8gd wrote
Reply to comment by agate_ in How do I fix a pushed in decorative metal beam. by 8bitpandaking
Thanks you again! This is the method I decided to go with. A bit of rotted wood feel from the top when it’s connected but nothing came loose so I’ll call it a win. I’m going to leave the board there for a chunk of time and then pop it out.
Genetics OP t1_j1au7xp wrote
Reply to comment by MuchResolution8542 in Condensation on inside of 1 of 3 windows in living room by Genetics
It’s on the inside, my side, of the window, not between the panes.
MuchResolution8542 t1_j1au40g wrote
If the condensation is between the panes you are correct that the seal is shot. You can try to mimic the seal by using that plastic shrink wrap for windows…I think you use a hair dryer to ‘shrink’.
Genetics OP t1_j1atty1 wrote
https://imgur.com/a/Wb1Sfwx for pictures.
Floopthecoop t1_j1atja2 wrote
Very cool. I mean warm😀
ExtensionAdvisor9064 t1_j1ar51z wrote
Reply to comment by JohnVerSteeg in I built a shed this summer by JohnVerSteeg
That all makes sense and very interesting about the fly rafter cantilever. The more you know. Appreciate your thorough answers and sharing. I hope you are an instructor of some sort for a living. You’d be great.
raven_shadow_walker t1_j1amqne wrote
Reply to comment by Hagisman in Shower head is leaking, how do I troubleshoot the issue? (My hypothesis as well) by Hagisman
Probably the cartridge, you should be aware there is a "cartridge puller" tool and attempting the repair without it can cause more damage. Maybe just call a plumber.
LumpyStyx t1_j1aloo0 wrote
Reply to comment by Mastasmoker in How do I ground new outlet run from here? by Baldar538
Thanks, That helps. I think this should be a lot more straightforward than I originally thought.
I knew I could wire the new outlet to ground in the existing box through the green wire and have a solid ground. I just didn’t know if there were any reasons not to. I couldn’t think of any.
Also since that current outlet already has a ground without a ground wire, I was wondering if I should wire it up while I had it open. I’m going to.
I have the ground screws, some green wiring and the green ground twist connectors.
Thanks for confirming I was on the right path. It’s been awhile since I’ve touched electric, and I know that just because it works and tests right doesn’t always mean it is right.
BafangFan t1_j1akpn7 wrote
Reply to comment by skwolf522 in Underfloor heating - can you warm up the floor only? by FatFart777
Ultimately I think radiant floor heating is the most comfortable type of heating you can have. No cold spots, no blowing wind from forced air, humidity remains higher, dust is lower, there is even vertical temp distribution from floor to ceiling.
It just has to be designed correctly with the insulation of the house taken into consideration.
Mastasmoker t1_j1ajz4e wrote
Reply to How do I ground new outlet run from here? by Baldar538
The outlet has a ground connector in your first picture, the bottom right.
That should be connected to the new ground (green) wire in the flex whip. You can wire nut all 3 together and zip a screw into the conduit box for even more protection, being the conduit as a pathway to ground to your panel.
True, flex conduit should not be used as a path for ground, hence why there's a ground wire included in the whip.
ToolMeister t1_j1ad37a wrote
Reply to comment by Hagisman in Shower head is leaking, how do I troubleshoot the issue? (My hypothesis as well) by Hagisman
How old is the shower? Cartridges don't last forever but can be replaced in a few minutes. Check the make and model of your shower valve. Moen for example gives a ten year warranty on their cartridge. Just contact customer service and they'll send you a new one free of charge.
skwolf522 t1_j1ac665 wrote
Reply to comment by BafangFan in Underfloor heating - can you warm up the floor only? by FatFart777
This is why i didnt recommend radiant floor heating in my parents new construction build.
potatodevi1 t1_j1a9aib wrote
Reply to Shower head is leaking, how do I troubleshoot the issue? (My hypothesis as well) by Hagisman
As others have said, could be the valve cartridge, or it could be the remaining water in the pipe between the shower head and the valve draining out after use. In a normal bath/shower combo, that water drains immediately out the bath spout once the water is turned off. Just thought I'd add this since I hadn't seen it suggested yet.
Genetics OP t1_j1az7rr wrote
Reply to comment by MuchResolution8542 in Condensation on inside of 1 of 3 windows in living room by Genetics
We don’t have drapes on these windows.