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Posted: 6/23/2008 1:28:33 AM | Thanks Jeff. I went to that website and it does sound like that is what I need. So after work today I will stop at the hardware and get e a rubber seal. Thanks so much! | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 5:24:46 AM |
rubber seal At this point, I don't think you know what part is wearing out? Have you already taken it apart to see if there is a rubber seal? As said before, my guess is that you have already damaged the brass, and it won't be repairable. Replacement may be your only solution. But the shutoff valve on the inside of the house, is actually a wonderful thing you could do, with not much effort. i.e. if you know how to solder pipe. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 6:05:50 AM | | And if you ever have to replace that rubber thingy in the bathroom faucet, or any faucet for that matter, turn off the water source first....learned that lesson once. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 7:45:46 AM | "As said before, my guess is that you have already damaged the brass, and it won't be repairable."
In many cases you can replace the brass seat with an inexpensive tool. The brass seat usually has slots the tool, which is tapered, fits into so you can unscrew it. Most faucets can be repaired with replacement parts if the housing is good. Depending on the type you may want to repack the stem which often leaks after time. I've always found its best to tear a faucet apart before making the trip to the hardware store and take all the parts to make sure you get the right ones to fix it. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 7:53:16 AM | Being a smoker, my car windows need a good cleaning. Anyone know of a sure-fire product to clean car windows of that nasty smoke residue on the first attempt?
Using a microfiber towel makes windows and glass SOOOOOO much easier. I use Invisible Glass and you can find it auto stores. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 8:31:35 AM | oh, gosh, john, now we're talking sleepovers. i understand after a big job, you'll need plenty of rest and breakfast before you're on your way.  
p.s. you sound like an efficient man | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 8:57:49 AM | I promised lighthouse i would STICK to the topic and i swear i will but first i have to say ....Oh Johnny...I have MISSED YOUR OLD BUTT!!! Don't leave us for that long again mister! sighhhh
Okay...my toilet seat needs to be replaced desperately and it's not just a regular ole round one, it's a long oval oblong kinda thing. My ex was a plumber so the toilet came from what he called a "supply house"??
How do I know what size to get and how in the world does it come off and go back on and before you answer...please note I have always been a very visual person and those answers up above sure sounded like a foreign language to me and no I cannot afford to hire someone....so be gentle with me.... pleeeze | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 10:49:08 AM | Here is a cool tip that id gotten via an email: If you have those floor heating vents, put a fabric softener sheet under the vent (leave a small corner of the sheet sticking out) and when you use your heat or your central air, your house will smell so nice!! Also, keep one of those plastic grocery bags next to your dryer and save your used fab softener sheets and use those to dust instead of using old rags and having to buy furniture polish.
Re: the leaking faucet: Not sure if a shower faucet is the same as a sink faucet but,,,,some time ago i had a leaking shower faucet and to fix that, i had to to replace a rubber gasket inside of it. I guess in time they do wear out so that may be your culprit. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 11:14:03 AM | | If you have trouble with roots clogging your sewer lines you can hang rock salt (water softener salt) in a sock or old nylons in your laundry tub. When you do laundry some of the salt will dissolve which is supposed repel the roots. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 11:22:27 AM | Wow John,,,,great idea!! Im one of those who at least once a year has to call Root Away to come snake them pesky roots out! I have a big ol tree right up close to my house but i refuse to chop it down (its a lovely shade tree!). Great tip,,,thanks!!
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Posted: 6/23/2008 3:33:03 PM | Talking about toilets.. im pretty sure there are only two types of seats... and you can buy the oblong one anywhere..
OHH.. and IF the bolts that hold the seat down are all metal.. have fun. they rust on and its a bear to get off. I had a b/f change my last seat. and he was about in tears trying to get the bolts off. So.. i ve since replaced those with the nylon bolts. | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 5:12:32 PM | BOLTS!! Girl...you scared me so bad I just went and looked cause I never saw no bolts on my toilet seat! there's these little white thingymabobs you lift and under those are white bolts...whew! Nylon!! I'm going to measure this bugger and maybe go check out toilet seats with a tape measure tomorrow cause my ex always said we couldnt buy one at a regular store cause it was a special toilet....maybe he was just umm, er, ah, never mind...I PROMISED that darn Lighthouse babe I'd behave on here...I really hope she's noticing how hard this is for me and how well I am doing JUST for her | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 6:27:30 PM | i work in a shop where all the toilets are commercial grade.. and i also worked once at kmart.. where we sold the oblong seats to fit.. .. now the seats with the open end that are oblong i havent seen in regular retail stores
BUT>. if thats what your looking for.. grainger.com industrial supply place | |
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Posted: 6/23/2008 9:06:01 PM | You know Im kind of surprised that this wasnt mentioned already. Its not a plug for the show but, yune into 790am radio in the morning (Saginaw area) 'Listen to the Mrs.' from like 8 or 9am to 11am its a listener call-in show that is right up this alley!
Much of the show gives out recipes but you can call in about anything for fixing it up... cleaning it up, whatever | |
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