Comments for remodeling for geeks

Comment on Water Heater Hose Failure – WATT Stainless Steel Hose by john

john — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:42:33 +0000

I bought Watts stainless steel braided connectors from Home Depot. Heating side burst after 2yrs. I came home to a mess because braided hose sprayed water like a sprinkler. I am going back to flexible copper. I work in large bldg. maintenance operation and hearing more horror stories about these garbage connectors from China. Something needs to be done!! Thanks for excellent info!!!

Comment on Wall Anchors by Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:07:34 +0000

So easy to install, no need to drill anymore, I just love it.

There are others also, like the WallGripper and the Driller Toggle, just fantastic products

Comment on House Refresh the Kitchen by The Sonoran

The Sonoran — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:49:53 +0000

Wow, that’s unbelievable how something so simple can make such a BIG difference. It really brightened the place up!

Comment on Glidden Gripper Primer by Barbra

Barbra — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:08:15 +0000

I have wall paper in my spare bathroom. Its been on from the 70′s. I am trying to avoid the hassel of wallpaper removal i tried once and the drywall was coming off. Can i use gripper to paint over wall paper..so I can redecorate and paint over it ?

Comment on Glidden Gripper Primer by Vince B

Vince B — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:14:33 +0000

I am planning to use on walls and ceilings before painting – the walls are textured (knockdown). Will the thickness of the Gripper primer be an issue – i.e., filling in the texture?

Comment on Glidden Gripper Primer by melissa

melissa — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:48:42 +0000

Can I use it on a small room on wood floors?

Comment on Orphan Tools – Basin Wrench by Bubba the Plumber

Bubba the Plumber — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:41:44 +0000

Great stuff… as a licensed plumber in business for over 30 years, I truly enjoyed your blog. Best Regards.

Comment on Water Heater Hose Failure – WATT Stainless Steel Hose by Steve

Steve — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:36:24 +0000

I have installed dozens of these stainless braided supply lines as a major landlord and they fail on the hot side after @6 years. Go with solid copper flex or hard pipe if not in an earthquake zone.

These stainless flex lines SUCK BIG TIME.

Comment on Glidden Gripper Primer by Barb

Barb — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:32:03 +0000

Thanks for all the great info. I am thinking of refinishing laminate cabinets. FYI, we have a home improvement company and were always told by our high-end 100% extruded vinyl window companys “NEVER” to paint the windows; but in our condo community where everything has to match, someone preped with Gripper before painting windows with tan and 5 years later the paint still is not pealing.

Comment on Lightyear Sunken Bath Episode 8 – Blocking by Aus

Aus — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:09:10 +0000

This blog is one of the best, ever! really.
Thanks