Dish Soap in Drywall Mud - Fine Homebuilding
2005年7月26日 · I've never felt the need to use any additives in the compound. (I prefer standard rather than 'light', too, which makes me odd around here.) First time I ever heard about this dish-soap stuff was here on BT. If you're doing okay with the method you use now, don't worry about it. Lots of tapers just dig it outta the bucket and go to town.
cutting a heating oil tank - Fine Homebuilding
2004年6月26日 · Now dump a large bottle of Dawn Dish Soap, a small box of Tide, and a pound of driveway cleaner into 10 gals of hot water. Bring the water to a boil if you can, then dump all that into your tank and roll the tank around for 15 minutes. Repeat if the tank is not clean. You can reuse the water as long as you get it to make a bubble.
Ceiling strapping - Fine Homebuilding
2024年12月2日 · From plumbing failures to environmental near disasters, OHJ staffers dish on our worst and best moments. Featured Video SawStop's Portable Tablesaw is Bigger and Better Than Before
slant A/C coil drips water onto filter - Fine Homebuilding
2004年5月25日 · I’ve cleaned the evaporator several times with a garden hose along with different store bought cleaners as well as dawn dish soap with a soft bristle brush. Still have the same issue. Nothing works. Fins are in great shape, nothing bent up. Nothing plugged up. I can shine a flashlight thru the coil. Any suggestions?
The Best Residential Water Leak Detectors - Fine Homebuilding
2024年10月14日 · Catching a plumbing leak quickly can prevent a host of headaches — repairing or replacing damaged walls or ceilings, removing mold and rotted lumber, and making an insurance claim.
Plumbing a Washing Machine - Fine Homebuilding
1. Install a drop-ear elbow that will accept the water-line you are using. 2. Screw the hose bibb into the drop-ear elbow, with the hose threads down.
A Solid Deck Begins with Concrete Piers - Fine Homebuilding
Curious why you use such an expensive level. I use two plumb bobs attached to each end of a long string and tie a quick pull (fishing knot for docking the craft) loop in the middle and drape it across the ledger so that is pinpoints the exact location on both sides of the deck to the ground perfectly level on each end all at once.
Roughing-in Drain-Waste-Vent Pipes - Fine Homebuilding
Going with the Flow. To optimize flow and minimize clogged pipes, follow these guidelines: Drainage fittings. Use a long-sweep ell (90° elbow) or a combo when making a 90° bend on horizontal runs of waste and soil pipe and where vertical pipes empty into horizontal ones.
Pick and Prepare Joint Compound - Fine Homebuilding
2012年3月8日 · Joint compound is an important component to any drywall task. In this "Building Skills" article, associate editor Patrick McCombe describes how to choose and prepare joint compound. Despite its name, ready-mix compound may require some mixing before you can use it.
Dampproofing and Waterproofing for Foundation Walls
2021年3月30日 · The code permits a variety of waterproofing materials (even rolled roofing), but the most common for residential work are probably liquid-applied and peel-and-stick sheet membranes. Liquid-applied varieties can be sprayed, rolled or troweled onto the surface, typically to a thickness of 60 mils wet (curing to 40 mils).